Springintgut "Park and Ride"
Whilst most artists cite love, loss and loneliness as key components in their creative process, Andreas Otto (aka Springintgut) has an entirely different explanation for what ignited the genesis behind 'Park and Ride'. "I live in a forest next to rail tracks with 3 commuter trains passing by each day - apart from one or two occasions per year when the tracks are being used to transport nuclear waste to a high-security shelter..." That'll do it then. Having commenced his musical career through the tried-and-tested route of rock bands, Otto left his native Cologne to attend the University of Luneberg - an institute famed for its focus on electronic music and therefore a key component in galvanising his newfound digital direction. Now pushing 27, Otto's latest album under the Springintgut moniker seems to thrive on contradictions - with a sense of genuine spontaneity existing alongside the carefully considered and intricately plotted digital machinations... continue reading
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