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Aug 03, 2022
Theo Vandenhoff is an Exclaim! Top Pick

Everything is better now that Theo Vandenhoff has been chosen as an Exclaim! staff pick... or to put it more eloquently 'Alles Ist Besser'.

That's right, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Neil Young & Crazy Horse, The A's, Aquakultre, The Deslondes and Kali Malone, we're stoked that Theo Vandenhoff's latest single was picked out by Exclaim! writer Sydney Brasil who said —

"If saxophone solos keep popping up in '80s-inspired synthpop, we'll be better for it. "Alles Is Besser" swallows you in Theo Vandenhoff's embellished contradictions, with the lead synth hook shining over the track's darker elements. His striking baritenor vocals surprise, yet make perfect sense within his ode to the history of the European underground. As Vandenhoff toys with singing in German on the choruses, he reminds you not to bottle up your feelings — even if it makes for some great dance floor catharsis."

Check out all the Exclaim! staff picks here.

Watch Theo Vandenhoff's Alles Ist Besser.

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Thu 14 July 2022
Doors: 19:00
Theo Vandenhoff Q&A with the Go-Go Radio Magic Show

Ahead of his debut Montreal performance tonight (July 14th) at Casa Del Popolo, Theo Vandenhoff has been speaking with the wonderful people over at The Go-Go Radio Magic Show.

The Q&A is featured on their website now, with Theo discussing all matter of things such as his influences, favourite Toronto spots, recording vs. performing and more.

Head over to The Go-Go Radio Magic Show website now to read the full article and don't forget to tune into CJLO 1960am today for their awesome weekly show ⁠— every Friday from 6pm-8pm. You'll get a hit of Theo's music right before the doors open at Casa Del Popolo.

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Jun 28, 2022
Alles Ist Besser Music Video Premiere

Theo Vandenhoff's smashing new music video for Alles Ist Besser is premiering now over at Psychedelic Baby Magazine. It was directed by Nick Tiringer who is also behind the artwork for the single. Check it out now!

Come celebrate the release with us June 30th (this Thursday) at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto. Tickets can be purchased here.

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News
Jun 23, 2022
Theo Vandenhoff's Blistering New Single 'Alles Ist Besser'

Building on the momentum from his debut EP, Heartache Is An Empty Room, Theo Vandenhoff returns with the blistering new single, 'Alles Ist Besser'!

Listen to Alles Ist Besser [SS117] now on bandcamp, Spotify or your preferred music service!

It's a frenetic and jaunty pop song that pays tribute to the early 80’s German EBM scene. Musically, Vandenhoff continues where he left off - Alles Ist Besser has a pure post-punk drive with huge drum machines and pulsating synth hooks providing the backdrop for squealing guitars and brass solos.

The track was recorded at Dining Room Studio (Toronto, Canada), produced by Jay Merrow and Theo Vandenhoff and mastered by Tom Nixon. The single art comes from Nick Tiringer.

Speaking ahead of the release, Vandenhoff explained -

"Alles Ist Besser is a song about how it is always better to express your negative emotions rather than suppressing them, written from the point of view of someone who has reached their boiling point from hiding their true feelings."

It's a struggle that any people pleaser knows all too well, and with this new release, Theo Vandenhoff surely aims to please! The music video for Alles Ist Besser will premiere on June 28th via Psychedelic Baby Magazine, so keep those eyes peeled!


This release was made possible thanks to the support of FACTOR Canada.

Releases

'Undiagnosed [ALBUM]' artwork
SS122
StillWaves Undiagnosed [ALBUM]
'Your Grandad [ALBUM]' artwork
SS121
Your Grandad Your Grandad [ALBUM]
'Your Grandad [SINGLE]' artwork
SS120C
Your Grandad Your Grandad [SINGLE]
'Poison [SINGLE]' artwork
SS120B
Your Grandad Poison [SINGLE]
'CERB [SINGLE]' artwork
SS120A
Your Grandad CERB [SINGLE]
'OBELISK [EP]' artwork
SS119
Dark Tapes · Bill Cutbill OBELISK [EP]
'You Just Have To Be [EP]' artwork
SS118
RUM DO You Just Have To Be [EP]
'Alles Ist Besser [SINGLE]' artwork
SS117
Theo Vandenhoff Alles Ist Besser [SINGLE]
'New Era [EP]' artwork
SS116
World News New Era [EP]
'AMFTK [REMIX SINGLE]' artwork
SS115
World News AMFTK [REMIX SINGLE]
'Scenic Equilibrium [LP]' artwork
SS114
Provincial Parcs Scenic Equilibrium [LP]
'Juice Opinion / Fake News [DOUBLE A]' artwork
SS113
Your Grandad Juice Opinion / Fake News [DOUBLE A]
'O [DOUBLE A]' artwork
SS112
Idious Carrie O [DOUBLE A]
'Heartache Is An Empty Room [EP]' artwork
SS111
Theo Vandenhoff Heartache Is An Empty Room [EP]
'Confetti and... / A ↝ B [DOUBLE A]' artwork
SS110
RUM DO Confetti and... / A ↝ B [DOUBLE A]
'Descenending [REMIX SINGLE]' artwork
SS109
World News Descenending [REMIX SINGLE]
'AMAZONAS [LP]' artwork
SS108
Bill Cutbill AMAZONAS [LP]
'Gather [EP]' artwork
SS107
Loji Gather [EP]
'The Chosen [EP]' artwork
SS106
World News The Chosen [EP]
'Black Cat [REMIX SINGLE]' artwork
SS105
World News Black Cat [REMIX SINGLE]
'Joy Ride (and then I wake up) [SINGLE]' artwork
SS104
Bill Cutbill Joy Ride (and then I wake up) [SINGLE]
'A Bit More Mellow Back Then [REMIX SINGLE]' artwork
SS103
World News A Bit More Mellow Back Then [REMIX SINGLE]
'Why [EP]' artwork
SS102
RUM DO Why [EP]
'lay down, lovers [EP]' artwork
SS101
RUM DO lay down, lovers [EP]