Description
With Humility, ELEKTROSTAUB opens a new chapter – not louder, not bigger, but deeper! The 3rd studio album by mastermind Patrick Knoch is a statement of gratitude and trust, built on a simple yet rare principle: knowing when to step back and let others shine. Rather than putting himself at the centre, Knoch once again proves his greatest talent lies in recognizing the right voice for the right song, and giving it space to unfold.
Tracks like “Falling” (with ECHO IMAGE) and “Too Far From The Pack” (with Salva Maine) already set the tone with two highly successful pre-release EPs, showcasing ELEKTROSTAUB’s refined formula: emotional depth, club efficiency and vocal performances that elevate each composition beyond genre conventions.
The album does not follow a strict concept. Instead, it functions as a carefully curated mosaic united by its collaborative spirit and the diversity of its guest artists. Each track has its own identity, shaped by a distinct vocal personality, yet all remain unmistakably ELEKTROSTAUB. And the guest list reads like a who’s who of the modern synth / electronic pop scene: Richard Bjørklund (SPEKTRALIZED), Salva Maine (CULTURE KULTÜR), Lis van den Akker, ECHO IMAGE, J:DEAD, Alex Braun, Lilli K. Engelhardt, René Anke (LOGIC & OLIVIA), BEYOND BORDER and Mel Gúntzelsson (FUTURE TRAIL, davaNtage) each bringing their own emotion, character and colour to the album.
Musically rooted in future pop, synth pop, and electro wave, “Humility” offers a rich and emotional journey through themes of friendship, love, loss and introspection. Powerful beats meet sophisticated, often orchestral harmonic textures, layered pads, and lovingly crafted arrangements – elements that have become a signature of the ELEKTROSTAUB sound. Catchy melodies and memorable hooks coexist effortlessly with melancholic atmospheres, resulting in a finely balanced mix of ballads, mid-tempo tracks, and club-ready anthems.
“Humility” is not about ego. It is about connection. About collaboration. About understanding that the strongest moments happen when talent is shared rather than claimed.
For fans of VNV NATION, SOLITARY EXPERIMENTS, DE/VISION, SOLAR FAKE, MONDTRÄUME or yet ICON OF COIL, “Humility” stands as a pure and authentic future pop album – heartfelt, melodic, and timeless.
A quiet strength. A collective voice.
This is “Humility”.
