A hugely influential and in-demand DJ and producer, Noir (real name René Kristensen) has been responsible for some of the most poignant - as well as explosive - moments in clubland's recent history. Arguably best known for his huge dancefloor bomb "Around", Noir now drops his debut studio album, a project that has been nearly half a decade in the making. With many of its cuts moving away from the strict four-to-the-floor parameters of house music production, the horizons of Noir stretch way beyond the dancefloor. Taking cues from a range of artists from Depeche Mode to Kraftwerk, and Massive Attack to Timbaland - all of whom have heavily influenced Noir's aesthetic - Noir is an emotionally charged and engrossing body of work. Noir says about working on the album: "The album has been in the making since I started working on "Around" back in 2010, so for me it's a body of work that spans nearly 5 years, with changes to productions, melodies and moods before I was happy with the final tracks. What you hear on the album is the culmination of all the music and influences I grew up and have lived with over the years: it is absolutely my identity and honestly represents my musical passions". Unlike many 'dance' albums that are little more than a collection of thrown-together club tracks, Noir combines tirelessly creative songwriting with multi-faceted production that reveals fresh delights with every listen: a timeless release from a truly singular artist.