Name: Believer
Brand: Smerz

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

XL1076CD

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-02-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

191404107621

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

XL1076LP

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Black

Gatefold sleeve with clear inner bag, translucent obi-strip and liner notes insert.

191404107614

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Smerz

Genre GB

House / UK Garage

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Smerz is a dynamic duo hailing from Norway. Comprised of Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt, they bring a unique blend of electronic and experimental music to the table. With their captivating soundscapes and mesmerizing vocals, Smerz has garnered a dedicated following in the music industry. Their innovative approach to production sets them apart from their peers, making them an exciting act to watch out for. Dive into the enchanting world of Smerz and experience their boundary-pushing artistry.

An independent record label, XL Recordings was launched in 1989 by Richard Russell and his team. Originally an off-shoot of City Beat Records, XL quickly became known for releasing rave and dance music. Over the years, XL has grown to become one of the leading labels in the industry, managing a roster of talented artists including *Leah Riches*, *a6001996*, and *a60243*. In 1996, XL officially incorporated and became the copyright-holder of its releases. To celebrate their 15th anniversary in 2004, XL launched their XLXV series of re-issues. Today, they continue to thrive as a pioneering force in the music world.

Norwegian duo Smerz release Believer, their much anticipated debut album that pushes Smerz far beyond their previous EP releases, 2017’s Okey and 2018’s Have Fun. Since releasing the ‘Believer’ trailer back in October 2020 followed by a video for the tracks ‘I don’t talk about that much/Hva hvis’, the duo of Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt have slowly revealed a new auditory world. The duo meld sonic touchstones from their youth, like musicals and classical music, with swirling, trance-indebted synth lines and hip-hop plus R&amp;B vocals that is distinctly Smerz.

Last fall the duo performed at Oslo’s Ultima festival; in early 2020 they scored a performance by Carte Blanche, the Norwegian national company of contemporary dance, as well as performed at Mira festival in collaboration with legendary visual maverick Weirdcore.

Believer

Music GB

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