Name: Ding*r
Brand: Blauer Montag

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FC20

Colour

Blue

Colour details

Sea Blue

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Numbered and Signed Insert.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: Yes

Supplier GB

Polytechnic Youth & Deep Distance

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

Blue LP | Signed Copy

Artist

Blauer Montag

Genre GB

Krautrock

Label GB

Feral Child

Feral Child is a record label run by and for passionate collectors. With a diverse range of vinyl and lathe cut releases, they bring together genres like Folk, Psych, Kraut/Kosmische, and pop culture interests. Each release is presented in tasteful packaging, reminiscent of private pressings and limited editions.

As a label that caters to record collectors, Feral Child understands the importance of delivering high-quality music in physical formats. Their releases on vinyl and lathe cut allow music enthusiasts to fully immerse themselves in the rich soundscapes created by artists from various genres.

What sets Feral Child apart is their ability to merge different musical styles seamlessly. Whether you're into folk-inspired melodies or experimental psychedelic sounds, this label has something for everyone. They also have a keen eye for pop culture references, making each release an intriguing blend of musical exploration and cultural significance.

Following the quickfire sell outs of the recent trio of ace Studio Kosmische LPs, Feral Child return with a new LP; again heavy on krautrock leanings but more channeled towards the driving, motorik aspect than SK’s more tranquil Cluster and Harmonia inspired ambience, as the more eagle eyed may have spotted from the title alone…?!

Ding*r is the debut full length from Blauer Montag, featuring former founding member Hair and Skin Trading Company, Richard Montag- who recorded the album over a number of years (some material here dates to 2007) and locations; mainly Govan in Glasgow, Rutherglen and Lochailort in Scotland and Swedish Lapland with location recordings in the Isle of Arran and the Swedish Arctic. Borrowed sound clips hark back to now defunct eras of UK and German culture such as militant anarchist revolution and the German Democratic Republic (DDR).

Montag wrote, arranged and mixed the album and even built some of the synths, guitars and equipment used. The album features guests such as longterm friend Kath Gifford (who Richard has known from his Hair and Skin Trading Company days, whilst Kath played with the likes of Stereolab and Snowpony) who provided vocals / lyrics for “Mirtazapine Drift” (originally written by Montag after being prescribed the drug for chronic insomnia) and Gareth McNicol (fellow bandmate of the sometimes active, Hearing Voices Movement) provided additional guitars.Professor Jono Podmore who is a collaborator with Can (supervising their most recent remastering) and co-collaborator with Irmin Schmidt (Kumo) provided mastering and whisky sampling.These days Richard is also a mental health Nurse and Psychological Therapist in Glasgow, Scotland, and the album is “bookended by Montag’s favourite Swedish toddler”.

Ding*r

Music GB