Berlin’s Ben Böhmer announces debut album ‘Breathing’ Out November 22 on Anjunadeep

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In addition to running his own fledgling label Tön Töpferei, Ben Bohmer has put out singles on Anjunadeep and acclaimed remixes for Monolink and Jan Blomqvist, both of whom now feature on Ben’s debut LP.

Stream the ‘Breathing’ single here and on Soundcloud 

Pre-order the LP here

Ben’s early releases on tastemaker labels Bade and Keller drew a comparison to revered producers Recondite and Francesco Tristano – dark tracks dotted with classical influence, featuring haunting piano lines and discordant strings. Not long afterward, Ben lost a close family member, and both his life and his music changed course. 

Whilst overcoming this loss, Ben found solace in music. 

The moody and reflective sounds of Ben’s early work made way for brighter and more melodic music, keeping the depth and texture, but changing the tone from darkness to light. Finding a sense of hope and optimism in uplifting emotions and euphoric melodies, Ben’s debut album ‘Breathing’ marks the closing of a chapter in Ben’s life, the culmination of a period of heartache and recovery, and a coming of age as an artist.  

Opening track ‘In Memoriam’ is an emotive tribute, blending powerful strings with stirring vocal samples. The title track and lead single ‘Breathing’ with collaborators Nils Hoffmann and Malou follows. A long-awaited highlight in Ben’s live shows over the past year, ‘Breathing’ layers Malou’s delicate voice above swung percussion and hard-hitting synths.

An avid collaborator, Ben is also joined on the album by two further breakout German stars, vocalist Monolink who features on ‘Black Hole’ and multi-instrumentalist Jan Blomqvist who lends his vocals to ‘Decade’. 

Through the album, Ben explores a range of emotions, from the hopeful ‘Hunting’ with Jonah, to energetic instrumental ‘Maelstrom’ through to the hard-hitting ‘Wall Of Strings,’ which samples The Cinematic Orchestra. 

Following the release of the album in November, Ben will be taking his live show on an extensive world tour – dates and information to be revealed in the coming months.

‘Breathing’ is available to pre-order now, digitally, on CD and on limited edition 2×12” white vinyl, due for release November 22. 

Ben Böhmer ‘Breathing’ Album Tracklist

Ben Böhmer – In Memoriam

Ben Böhmer, Nils Hoffmann & Malou – Breathing

Ben Böhmer feat. Monolink – Black Hole

Ben Böhmer – Wall Of Strings

Ben Böhmer feat. Jonah – Hunting

Ben Böhmer – Maelstrom

Ben Böhmer & Wood – Voyager 1

Ben Böhmer feat. Jan Blomqvist – Decade

Ben Böhmer feat. Malou – Lost In Mind

Ben Böhmer & Timo Jahns – Cloud 21

Ben Böhmer – Little Lights