Less - 2023 Danish Wouldn't Waste label LP

On 13 October 2023, Hjalte Ross will release his new album 'Less'. He describes it as his most direct, vulnerable and expressive songwriting ever - a process that has been more personal and meaningful than before. Self-produced, minimalist, beautiful and deadly is what the new Hjalte Ross album heralds.

Already with the two albums, the debut 'Embody' (2018) and the follow-up 'Waves of Haste' (2020), the award-winning young artist established his name both in Denmark and on the international songwriting scene. The records were followed up by critically acclaimed concerts and great attention. KEXP, MOJO, Uncut, Clash Magazine, are just some of those who showed their love for the Danish songwriter.

Hjalte Ross introduces his album with the following words; "'Less' encompasses songs that were made in difficult and challenging times, yet were written. It embodies the transformation of chaos into tangible form that dismantles obscurity. 'Less' contains not just one specific emotion, but rather a collection of emotions , all of which fall under the theme of inadequacy."

Ross's artistic journey was not navigated alone. Collaboration with other musicians Mads Lang, Astrid Matthesen, Jonas Kardyb and the skillful touch of mixer D. James Goodwin has given "Less" a richness that resonates through every note. The title "Less" is not just a description; it's a door into the album's thematic core. Ross delves into the complexity of emotions and challenges the notion that these emotions are solely his own. "Less" is an invitation to a shared experience of grief, hope and growth that transcends the individual and binds us as people.

In a world that often values spectacle, "Less" is an understated triumph — a reflection of Ross' determination to confront her own vulnerability and illuminate the beauty within it.

Tracklisting: TBC