Did I miss something? Specifically a Papir album? I can’t find anything about a VIII — or just an 8, since the album before was early 2022’s 7 (review here). Before that, they had the 2LP collection Jams (review here), so there’s something outside the sequence, but I’m paranoid now that they put out a record sometime between 2022 and now and I missed it. It’s not on their Bandcamp. It’s not on Stickman Records‘s site that I could see. What’s up?

There’s no audio yet from IX, but I trust Stickman, and if they’re telling you it’s gonna be an adventure, the easy bet is that’s how it’s going to go. No specific release date either, just ‘Fall,’ but we’re in October/November territory for promo cycles anyway, so it’ll be somewhere in there. Maybe by then I’ll have figured out where the missing Papir record went.

The following came from Stickman‘s newsletter, which if you haven’t yet taken my recommendation to sign up for, you should. Here you go:

Papir – IX

Copenhagen’s aural travellers are back and bearing new music. True to their distinct sound, Papir return with another chapter in their ongoing sonic journey. Terms like post-rock, ambient rock, psychedelia, and krautrock may circle their sound, but none quite capture its shimmering, elusive magic.

IX is a wide-open record in every sense. From the flowing compositions – which linger but never overstay, jam and unfold organically – to the wonderful airy production, you get the sense of being both in studio with the band and simultaneously on the beach with wind blowing through your hair. In addition to the ever free-flowing nature of the band’s live recordings, additions such as synthesizer or extra percussion appear always tastefully right when needed, adding the perfect seasoning on top.

If you’re only now discovering this band, and you’re into post-rock, psychedelia, krautrock, or ambient sounds, this is one to keep on your radar.

IX arrives in fall 2025—more details coming soon.

Papir will perform in Hamburg together with Angad Berar (featuring members of Weite) this September 18th at Hafenklang. The performance is our very own Stickman Showcase at Treffen Hamburg 2025. Join us if you can and you’re sure to hear some brand new tunes for the first time ever live.

http://www.papir.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/papirband/
http://www.facebook.com/papirband

http://www.stickman-records.com/
http://stickmanrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Stickman-Records-1522369868033940/

Papir, 7 (2022)

Tags: Copenhagen, Denmark, IX, Papir, Papir IX, Stickman Records

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