Goldkimono announces third album 'This One's On The House' and releases funky title track
GOLDKIMONO
ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘THIS ONE'S ON THE HOUSE’
OUT 13TH JUNE VIA CAMP KIMONO RECORDS
TITLE TRACK OUT NOW
Dutch singer-songwriter Goldkimono (Martijn 'Tienus' Konijnenburg) confirms details of his new album, ‘This One's On The House’ coming out June 13th via his own Camp Kimono Records. With the album announcement comes the new single, title track - ‘This One’s On The House’, accompanied by another retro animated music video.
Following the success of his 2022 debut album, 2023 sophomore release and the vibrant single ‘Lifetime’ released earlier this year, the multi-talented Goldkimono continues to build anticipation for his third studio record. This upcoming LP is co-produced by the renowned Tim Bran, whose impressive portfolio includes work with the likes of London Grammar and Birdy.
Ahead of the release comes the album's title track on April 2nd. Radiating a rich summer groove, ‘This One's On The House’ is irresistibly upbeat, floating between moments of jazz, funk, and electro-soul. But beneath the shiny exterior and Goldkimono's effortlessly cool vocals come compelling lyrics which examine our tendency to conform to others' ideals. Here, Goldkimono masterfully explores the tension between accommodating those around us while staying true to ourselves. As he puts it, the journey involves "entertaining someone else's script" before ultimately reclaiming your own narrative.
Goldkimono: “Writing ‘This One’s On The House’ felt like a moment of alignment - realizing how other people’s expectations project onto you and deciding where to draw the line. There’s a balance between generosity and integrity. I’m all for giving, but staying true to myself comes first."
Following the vibrant video for ‘Lifetime’, comes another clever video, once again created by Cal Bain. Reminiscent of a Windows 90’s screensaver, the video showcases Goldkimono’s ability to mix nostalgia with much needed forward-thinking. The single features distinctive hand-drawn artwork, also paying homage to this era, created by iconic Dutch artist DADARA known for his collaborations with pioneering Dutch house label Spiritual Records during its influential heyday in the 90's.
Watch the video here: Goldkimono - This One's On The House
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About Goldkimono:
Dutch artist Martijn 'Tienus' Konijnenburg is a genre-defying songwriter and performer whose music transcends cultural boundaries. His musical project Goldkimono launched in 2020 through his own Camp Kimono Records and achieved immediate success with debut single ‘To Tomorrow’, produced by heavyweight Crada (Drake, Kendrick Lamar). His debut album 'The Legend Of The Goldkimono’ (2022) has managed to rank up nearly 40 million streams on Spotify and earned Gold certification in The Netherlands, while track ‘Electric Swing’ gained international recognition being featured on the Netflix show 'Army Of Thieves’.
Beyond his own artistry, Goldkimono’s songwriting has shaped hits for major artists, including Kygo and Tai Verdes. His sophomore album 'Something Out Of Nothing' (2023) marked a new chapter in his independent journey, led by the critically acclaimed single 'Lost Inside My Head’, which dominated Dutch radio as both Radio 2's TopSong and 3FM's Megahit.
Another crucial part of Goldkimono’s musical makeup is performing live. He has so far managed to captivate audiences with electric live shows at premier Dutch venues and festivals, including Lowlands, Down The Rabbit Hole, Into The Woods and TivoliVredenburg - and with more dates to come.
"Music is life giving. It's like water. Water seeps through and brings life to everything" he says, reflecting on his artistry as being a vital resource rather than a product. With an upcoming album and live shows planned for 2025, we can all look forward to more of the Goldkimono perfect recipe: deep-rooted messages and infectious melodies.
‘THIS ONE’S ON THE HOUSE’ THE SINGLE IS OUT NOW, STREAM HERE
‘THIS ONE’S ON THE HOUSE’ THE ALBUM IS OUT 13TH JUNE
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