"Powerhouse" presents a vibrant tapestry of electronic pop, characterized by its eclectic production and rich sonic textures. The album features a blend of pulsating beats and intricate synth layers, creating a dynamic soundscape that oscillates between introspection and exuberance. Tracks like "Wounds" and "Much to Touch" showcase a mix of driving tempos and ethereal melodies, while "Jam of Finland" introduces playful rhythmic elements. The energy fluctuates throughout, with moments of reflective calm in "Dear Brother" contrasting with the more upbeat "Beulah Loves Dancing." The use of vocal manipulation and layered harmonies adds depth, making the album distinctive in its exploration of identity and emotion through a bold, experimental lens.

Album: Powerhouse by Planningtorock (2018)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Planningtorock (all one word, often just PTR) is the vehicle of expression of Jam Rostron , a musician and visual artist from Bolton, Manchester, UK who started out in 2004 and has lived in Berlin for ten years. They have released four full-lengths so far, the latest being Powerhouse (2018), preceded by All Love's Legal (2014), W (2011) and their 2006 debut Have It All, which was a full-on chamber-pop romp that established Planningtorock as anything but orthodox. W, Planningtorock's criticall... Emerged in the classic era.

Related Artists: Austra, Fever Ray, The Knife, Gazelle Twin

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era.

Tags: 2010s, Album


Powerhouse

Planningtorock

Track List

Buy Now

You May Also Like