Claptone is a unique proposition in modern music. Painted as a mythical character shrouded in mystery, Claptone has become one of the biggest names in electronic music whilst himself remaining in the shadows.
He has however constantly sought to deepen his own distinctive world, creating a rich tapestry, which tells the Claptone story. The latest in that story is Claptone’s second artist album Fantast, which is out today on Different Recordings.
In Fantast, the Claptone universe is at its deepest and most vivid. He is the master of his domain and in his most artful offering yet, the assured 13 tracks of Fantast come together to create an album full of varied colours and atmospheric textures.
In music, Claptone seeks not to create a world of secrecy, but one of great depth and intrigue. An enigma with a tireless desire for creativity and thirst for new music, Claptone has brought together a diverse group of collaborators such as Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke, Blaenavon, Tender, Jones, Zola Blood, Austra’s Katie Stelmanis, The Boxer Rebellion’s Nathan Nicholson, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Joan as a Policewoman and Matt Simons.
“Over the last two years it has been a great pleasure to work on this album as a counterpoint to the hectic world of travelling as a DJ. To lose myself when making music, to dive into and create my very own realm of beauty. I admit it’s a dreamy, a heartfelt, at times a naive and surely escapist album, but what to do if one – on the quest for his soul – develops a strong desire to go back to his roots, back to nature? Did I find myself on that journey? Rather not. But I found some beautiful moments in the green, out in the woods, out in the fields, under the moon and in the night, moments, which I want to share with you. And there is one thing I learned and now it can be told, I am and have always been a ‘Fantast’.” – Claptone
CLAPTONE ‘FANTAST’ ALBUM TRACKLIST
1. Birdsong (feat. Zola Blood)
2. In The Night (feat. Ben Duffy)
3. Under The Moon (feat. Nathan Nicholson)
4. Stay The Night (feat. Tender)
5. Stronger (feat. Ben Duffy)
6. Ain’t A Bad Thing (feat. Jones)
7. Wildside (feat. Matt Simons)
8. Abyss Of Love (feat. Nathan Nicholson)
9. La Esperanza (feat. Katie Stelmanis)
10. A Waiting Game (feat. Nathan Nicholson)
11. Cruising (So They Say) (feat. Kele)
12. Animal (feat. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)
13. Alone (feat. Blaenavon)
CLAPTONE US TOUR DATES:
6/10 – Vinyl Springs – Denver, CO
6/22 – The Works – Detroit, MI
6/23 – Cornucopia Majesty Boat Party – New York, NY
6/23 – Output – New York, NY
6/30 – Electric Forest – Rothbury, MI
7/20 – Global Dance Festival – Denver, CO
8/10 – Shambhala Music Festival – Salmo, BC, CAN
8/12 – Outside Lands – San Francisco, CA
8/18 – All My Friends – Los Angeles, CA
9/29 – Goldrush Music Festival – Chandler, AZ
10/26 – Voodoo Festival – New Orleans, LA
