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"” If there’s to be a new golden age of music, Rooftop Runners will be a part of it.”"

When I first read about Berlin duo Rooftop Runners and their combined influenced of indie rock and dubstep, I was prepared for the worst. Truth be told, I fucking hate dubstep. All of the wub wub wub just grates on my every nerve. But I can honestly tell you that I was pleasantly surprised by We Are Here. It shows songwriting and production discipline unheard of in a new act.

RTR1
The first three tracks of this four song EP are pretty solid. There are enough electronic elements added in to give everything a very unique feel yet there isn’t so much that the sound comes across as cold. There’s no denying that this music is fun, original and vibrant. And the wub wub wub that I mentioned? Well, it’s present here but I find that it’s well suited to the songs that Rooftop Runners have written. I’m inclined to think that they wrote thoughtful, sincere music first and added the wubs later to enhance what they’d done. Well played.

RTR2
The EP really shines when you get to the fourth track, “Streets”. I can say with zero exaggeration that it’s one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. I’ve already listened to it a hundred times and I’m still not tired of it. The vocals are superb. The production is dark and moody. The guitar lines are a work of subtle genius. If there’s to be a new golden age of music, Rooftop Runners will be a part of it. - Groove Sandwitch


"” If there’s to be a new golden age of music, Rooftop Runners will be a part of it.”"

When I first read about Berlin duo Rooftop Runners and their combined influenced of indie rock and dubstep, I was prepared for the worst. Truth be told, I fucking hate dubstep. All of the wub wub wub just grates on my every nerve. But I can honestly tell you that I was pleasantly surprised by We Are Here. It shows songwriting and production discipline unheard of in a new act.

RTR1
The first three tracks of this four song EP are pretty solid. There are enough electronic elements added in to give everything a very unique feel yet there isn’t so much that the sound comes across as cold. There’s no denying that this music is fun, original and vibrant. And the wub wub wub that I mentioned? Well, it’s present here but I find that it’s well suited to the songs that Rooftop Runners have written. I’m inclined to think that they wrote thoughtful, sincere music first and added the wubs later to enhance what they’d done. Well played.

RTR2
The EP really shines when you get to the fourth track, “Streets”. I can say with zero exaggeration that it’s one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. I’ve already listened to it a hundred times and I’m still not tired of it. The vocals are superb. The production is dark and moody. The guitar lines are a work of subtle genius. If there’s to be a new golden age of music, Rooftop Runners will be a part of it. - Groove Sandwitch


"“Their music, with it’s falseto vocals and moody pop music are sure to please fans of all kinds from Joy Division loyals to Lady Gaga’s monsters.”"

Rooftop Runners are from Berlin, Germany. Their EP release date April 2, 2012 is a soulful dark pop EP full with noise tracks and beats. The members are a Canadian brother duo Benedikt and Tobias MacIsaac. They are formally an internationally accomplished choreographer and dancer and have traveled with successful troops all over Europe. Their new project “We Are Here” is both a proclamation and a promise that they are here and mean to stay. They have a tour starting this February and an excited fan base already waiting. Their music, with it’s falseto vocals and moody pop music are sure to please fans of all kinds from Joy Division loyals to Lady Gaga’s monsters. - Sergant Sparrow


"“Their music, with it’s falseto vocals and moody pop music are sure to please fans of all kinds from Joy Division loyals to Lady Gaga’s monsters.”"

Rooftop Runners are from Berlin, Germany. Their EP release date April 2, 2012 is a soulful dark pop EP full with noise tracks and beats. The members are a Canadian brother duo Benedikt and Tobias MacIsaac. They are formally an internationally accomplished choreographer and dancer and have traveled with successful troops all over Europe. Their new project “We Are Here” is both a proclamation and a promise that they are here and mean to stay. They have a tour starting this February and an excited fan base already waiting. Their music, with it’s falseto vocals and moody pop music are sure to please fans of all kinds from Joy Division loyals to Lady Gaga’s monsters. - Sergant Sparrow


"“This is a band that is not to be missed.”"

“This was a sound unlike anything I had heard before; innovative and sneaky. Rooftop Runners have created a sound that walks all over your preconceived notions with the sinewy certainty of a cat that just got away with something. This is a band that is not to be missed. With a sound like this, big things are coming” - SCENE IN THE DARK


"“This is a band that is not to be missed.”"

“This was a sound unlike anything I had heard before; innovative and sneaky. Rooftop Runners have created a sound that walks all over your preconceived notions with the sinewy certainty of a cat that just got away with something. This is a band that is not to be missed. With a sound like this, big things are coming” - SCENE IN THE DARK


Discography

Jan 2012 - EP - We Are Here

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Bio

From the Far Left Coast of Canada via underground East Berlin, the music of Rooftop Runners blends darkness and light. Their sound features electro and organic beats with dynamic instrumentals equalized by soulful vocals.

Benedikt and Tobias MacIsaac are a Cain and Abel act. They are an acutely alternative band of brothers.

The duo’s sound is energized, characterized by dynamic movement. Benedikt is also an internationally-accomplished choreographer and Tobias is a dance professional.

2012 saw RTR release their debut EP “We Are Here” and two supporting music videos to critical acclaim. The band also toured the UK, Switzerland and Germany, including a performance at Club NME.

With a full-length album in production, the brothers are ready to shout from the rooftops.