When Saints Go Machine is a Danish electropop band from Copenhagen. The group consists of three members: Silas Moldenhawer (drums), Jonas Kenton (synth, vocals) and Nikolaj Manuel Vonsild (vocals). Until February 2019, there was a fourth member, Simon Muschinsky (keys).[citation needed] Moldenhawer and Kenton are also known from their parallel project, Kenton Slash Demon. When Saints Go Machine brings a more soulful sound than Kenton Slash Demon's rhythmic electro-house music.[1] When Saints Go Machine was formed in 2007 and debuted with their self-titled EP in 2008. In May 2009, they released their debut album Ten Makes a Face. Their most popular songs are "Fail Forever", "You or the Gang" and "Kids on Vacation".
When Saints Go Machine | |
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 When Saints Go Machine in concert October 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Electropop |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Members | Nikolaj Manuel Vonsild Jonas Kenton Silas Moldenhawer |
| Past members | Simon Muschinsky[citation needed] |
In 2008, the band participated in DR P3's P3 Gold contest, being awarded the title "P3 Talent". One year later, they were awarded the top prize, the P3 Award, which came with a kr 100,000 prize.[2]
In 2010, they opened the Orange Stage at Roskilde Festival.
The band signed a contract with the German record label K7 Records in October 2010 for releases outside of Scandinavia.[3]
On 16 May 2011, the band released their second studio album, Konkylie.[4] The album's popular hit came with the single release "Kelly" while tracks like "Church and Law" and "Add Ends" have been the critics' favorites.[citation needed] The album has been well-received by critics both in Denmark and abroad.[5][6][7] At the 2012 Steppeulv Awards, When Saints Go Machine was awarded the prize for Best Producer.[citation needed]
On February 14, 2019, Simon Muschinsky announced on Facebook he was leaving the band.[citation needed]
Discography
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edit- ↑ Christensen, Simon (16 October 2010). "Kenton Slash Demon - Den elektroniske musiks vakuum" [Kenton Slash Demon - The electronic music vacuum]. Gaffa.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ↑ Dohrmann, Jan (6 April 2012). "De løb med P3 Guldet" [They Ran with P3 Gold]. DR Forside (in Danish).
- ↑ Schlosser, Rune (15 October 2010). "When Saints Go Machine underskriver international pladekontrakt" [When Saints Go Machine sign international record contract]. Gaffa.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 9 March 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ↑ Brunk, Tine Louise (14 February 2011). "When Saints Go Machine udgiver nyt album" [When Saints Go Machine release new album] (in Danish). Archived from the original on 16 February 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ↑ Oliver, Huw (13 June 2011). "When Saints Go Machine - Konkylie". DIY. Archived from the original on 25 June 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ↑ Sass, Simon (13 May 2011). "When Saints Go Machine – fra højdepunkt til højdepunkt" [When Saints Go Machine - from peak to peak]. SoundVenue (in Danish).
- ↑ Aksglæde, Jacob (7 June 2011). "When Saints Go Machine: Konkylie" (in Danish).
- ↑ DanishCharts: When Saints Go Machine page
- ↑ "Hitlisten.NU – Album Top-40 Uge 37, 2023". Hitlisten. Retrieved 20 September 2023.