English:
Celebrating their own introversion, deceleration, contemplation and depth, the album marks the climax in the four year history of Roller Derby. Founded by Philine Meyer and Manuel Romero Soria, the duo have worked at building a wide following, honing their craft of creating exquisite dream-pop; now ready to share a collection of songs that is both profound and uplifting in equal measure. Embodying a sparkling bittersweet mix of joy and melancholy throughout, When The Night Comes showcases the duo’s ability to meticulously interweave the luscious celestial vocals of Meyer with glistening multi-layered soundscapes and raw textures to create something truly captivating.
Offering stirring meditations on themes ranging from accepting change (‘Ready To Forget’) and enduring personal challenges (‘Silver Jet’), to the emotional highs and lows of an intense relationship (‘Dreams’), musically the album evokes a sense of nostalgia – with clear shades of ‘80s synth-driven pop and fuzzy ‘00s indie – whilst creating a fresh, innovative sound which is utterly unique to Roller Derby.
Deutsch:
Philine Meyer und Manuel Romero Soria alias Roller Derby sind Fremdkörper im Zyklus Höher-Schneller-Lauter. Das Hamburger Duo zelebriert die eigene Introvertiertheit, die Entschleunigung, die Besinnung, den Tiefgang – und das über ein ganzes, introvertiert-entschleunigtes, besonnen-tiefgehendes Album hinweg. Es trägt den Namen „When The Night Comes“ und markiert den bisherigen Höhepunkt in der vierjährigen Geschichte der Band Roller Derby. Philine und Manuel haben sich Zeit gelassen für das Vorhaben ‚Debütalbum‘ und den minuziösen Findungsprozess ihrer ureigenen Spielart des Indie-Subgenres Dream Pop. „When The Night Comes“ ist das exakte Gegenteil eines Schnellschusses, klingt beachtlich durchdacht und trotz seiner Breite stringent.
MEDIA COVERAGE
„Roller Derby“ – Hamburger Newcomer auf dem Reeperbahn Festival (German TV report)
„A shimmering, nostalgic track that draws on a rich history of dream pop and synth wave. (Interview)
„Lyrically astute, the way Roller Derby interlock seems to suggest three voices working in tandem, informing their music with a real sense of emotional pull.“
„Im neuen Musikvideo zu „Starry-Eyed“ sehen wir den verträumten Post-Punk von Roller Derby durch das Auge einer Künstlichen Intelligenz.“
„A blur of nostalgia and presence, stinging riffs and hazey vocals, Roller Derby isn’t the sound that 2021 wants: It’s the sound 2021 needs.“
„Mit ihrer mittlerweile fünften Single etablieren sich die Hamburger weiter als deutscher Geheimtipp des Dream-Pop:
Twangige Gitarren treffen auf leichte Synth-Teppiche und einen sonnig-warmen Groove.“
„Combining new wave, dream pop and sixties pop with their very own melancholy sound, Roller Derby pull from the past without sounding outdated or redundant.“
We All Want Someone To Shout For:
„‚I Wish‘ is a smooth as all hell indie-rock anthem that feels familiar yet inexplicably refreshing at the very same time.“
„Join Roller Derby for a sweet nostalgia right with this one [Underwater] and make sure to keep these three on your musical radar. We surely will!“
„Dances in fantastic harmony and light. To make this otherwise gray world, shine a bit brighter.“
„The synth patterns evoke an irrepressible sense of nostalgia, whilst the anthemic chorus lends a nod to contemporary acts such as Alvvays and Beach House.“