Holiday87
Holiday87 Embraces Nostalgia on Charming Debut Album
Holiday87, a side project from Ben Ruttner of The Knocks, has slowly been rolling out music since the end of last year. He first released his singles “Lost” and “Chimera” in September and October of 2020, respectively. After those short glimpses at what he has to offer, the New Hampshire-born producer’s self-titled debut album has arrived today on his newly launched label, Black Clay. During Holiday87’s stay in upstate New York throughout the quarantine, he found himself inspired by the woods that surrounded him. It reminded him of where he lived during his childhood and the time he spent sampling records and making cassette tapes to sell to his friends. His inspiration translates incredibly well, as each of the 13 tracks effortlessly draws upo...
Holiday87 Releases Second Single “Chimera” Ahead of Debut Album
Holiday87, the new solo project from Benjamin Ruttner of The Knocks, has a follow-up to his debut single “Lost” released last month. The producer’s blissful new track “Chimera” finds a purposeful cadence driven by a garage-rock-style bassline and drums as amorphous pads wander overhead. The ambient melodies melded together by elegant piano chords distort the passage of time, enabling listeners to wholly lose themselves in the moment. The instrumental pop producer teamed up with Blu DeTiger, who adds an outside element of funk to the mix with a quick-witted bass guitar solo. DeTiger has made a name for her craft on TikTok, where she performs originals along with covers of popular hits. To date, she has amassed nearly a million followers on the p...
Listen to the Debut Single from Holiday87, the New Alias of The Knocks’ Ben Ruttner
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has sparked a change of gears for many artists these past few months, and the latest to begin a new journey is Benjamin Ruttner of famed NYC electronic duo The Knocks. Ruttner has launched his solo project Holiday87, a concept that came to him while spending time at home in upstate New York, sparking the creative pull to return to his roots of sampling. His debut single “Lost” is out now and serves as a taste of his forthcoming self-titled album due out December 11th, 2020. “Lost” is the perfect single for those who have ever experienced heartbreak and the numbing feeling that follows. He depicted this sense in the sample taken from Los Yesterdays‘ “I Can’t Feel.” He balances the sadness of the lyrics wit...
