Mouse on Mars’ Jan St. Werner Taps Justin Vernon and Sufjan Stevens for New Album
Squares Will Fall lands on Thrill Jockey on November 13
German electronic music duo Mouse on Mars member Jan St. Werner is set to release his solo album, Squares Will Fall, on November 13 through Thrill Jockey. The album features collaborations with acclaimed musicians such as Sufjan Stevens, Justin Vernon, Zach Condon of Beirut, and Ben Lanz of The National.
The title track, "Squares Will Fall," has a storied history dating back to 2012, when Werner initially composed a 30-minute version to commemorate a friend's 30th birthday. Over time, it transformed into a collaborative piece during Mouse on Mars' Dimensional People sessions at Vernon's studio in Wisconsin, involving Vernon's unique vocal and instrumental contributions.
In 2021, the track took center stage as a live performance piece at the Ural Industrial Biennial, with performers utilizing suspended speakers that constantly shifted during the mixing process.
In addition to "Squares Will Fall," the album includes two more tracks: "Swamp Brains," which showcases singer Rosanne Rubino, and "Flötotto," featuring Sufjan Stevens' drum machine work and contributions from Ben Lanz on trombone and bass. Jan St. Werner's prior solo release, Space Synthesis, was published in 2023.
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