When Saints Go Machine
Liquid synths and a haunting, tremulous falsetto create a world of sophisticated Nordic melancholy. Perfect for late-night city drives and introspective solitude.
Liquid synths and a haunting, tremulous falsetto create a world of sophisticated Nordic melancholy. Perfect for late-night city drives and introspective solitude.
When Saints Go Machine craft a sound that feels like it was born in the blue hour, somewhere between the dance floor and the deep sea. Their music is anchored by Nikolaj Vonsild's extraordinary voice, a high, fluttering falsetto that carries a heavy weight of soul and vulnerability. It is electronic music that breathes, pulsing with a human heart even when the textures are icy and digital.
What sets them apart is the tension between their club-oriented production and their art-pop sensibilities. While members Silas Moldenhawer and Jonas Kenton explore harder, rhythmic house in their project Kenton Slash Demon, here they prioritize atmosphere and emotional resonance. The synths are often rubbery and liquid, wrapping around precise, clicking percussion to create a sense of movement that feels both urgent and strangely suspended.
Start with the album Konkylie to experience their most cohesive vision of shimmering, melancholic pop. Tracks like Kelly and Add Ends showcase their ability to turn digital glitch and synthetic textures into something deeply moving. It is the ideal soundtrack for those moments when you are surrounded by people but feel entirely alone, or for navigating a city that only feels like home after dark.
When Saints Go Machine is a Danish electropop band from Copenhagen. The group consists of three members: Silas Moldenhawer (drums), Jonas Kenton (synth, vocals) and Nikolaj Manuel Vonsild (vocals). Until February 2019, there was a fourth member, Simon Muschinsky (keys). Moldenhawer and Kenton are also known from their parallel project, Kenton Slash Demon. When Saints Go Machine brings a more soulful sound than Kenton Slash Demon's rhythmic electro-house music. When Saints Go Machine was formed in 2007 and debuted with their self-titled EP in 2008. In May 2009, they released their debut album Ten Makes a Face. Their most popular songs are "Fail Forever", "You or the Gang" and "Kids on Vacation". In 2008, the band participated in DR P3's P3 Gold contest, being awarded the title "P3 Talent". One year later, they were awarded the top prize, the P3 Award, which came with a kr 100,000 prize. In 2010, they opened the Orange Stage at Roskilde Festival. The band signed a contract with the German record label K7 Records in October 2010 for releases outside of Scandinavia. On 16 May 2011, the band released their second studio album, Konkylie. The album's popular hit came with the single release "Kelly" while tracks like "Church and Law" and "Add Ends" have been the critics' favorites. The album has been well-received by critics both in Denmark and abroad. At the 2012 Steppeulv Awards, When Saints Go Machine was awarded the prize for Best Producer. On February 14, 2019, Simon Muschinsky announced on Facebook he was leaving the band.
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