N∆EON TE∆RDROPS is a new artist alias from Norwegian techno and electronica veteran Per Martinsen, mostly known under his Norwegian Grammy-awarded guise MENTAL OVERDRIVE.

Stepping out of his familiar instrumental electronic productions and into vocal-based songwriting, N∆EON TE∆RDROPS explore influences of the synthpop and darkwave of his formative years, while aiming to put these influences into a more contemporary context.

The debut album TESTIMONY was released in September 2023, and contained 10 tracks flirting with alternative electropop, echoes of eighties darkwave, breakbeat-fuelled nineties power-ballads and noughties electronica – all brought to life with a 2023 twist.

The brand new single LET ME LOVE YOU, to be released on January 19th 2024, is a cover version of DJ Snake and Justin Bieber’s smash hit from 2016.

The song became a personal earworm when Norway – as one of the few countries in the world – decided to shut down FM radio and transition to digital broadcasting back in 2017, leaving only a single local Top 40 station available on the FM car radio.

LET ME LOVE YOU was then on heavy rotation, and somehow never lost its grip, so it was decided that the best way to deal with it was to make a cover version.

A music video for the song, shot and directed by Carl Critical in a derelict building in the town centre of Tromsø, features Per Martinsen diving into the world of improvised dance.

The previously unreleased song HEAVEN is bundled as a «b-side» to the single.

The music of N∆EON TE∆RDROPS was born out of Martinsen’s writing project PYRAMIDS ON THE MOON – a fictional autobiography in three parts where he explores three alternative timelines of his own life, and where each of his three imagined personalities create music under different artist aliases.

PYRAMIDS ON THE MOON is still an ongoing project, where the most recent texts are exclusive to those supporting the project on Patreon.

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N∆EON TE∆RDROPS in the charts:

N∆EON TE∆RDROPS released the single AMNESIACS in 2021, reaching no 8 in the Deutsche Alternative Charts, followed by SHADOWSISTER in 2022, which reached no 12 in the same chart.

The following single WATERS RISING, released in March 2023, peaked in the DAC chart at no 20, but also stayed the maximum of 10 weeks in the Indie Disko Top 40 chart.

The single OUTBOUND, released in May 2023, peaked in the DAC at no 21 and the album TESTIMONY peaked at no 4 in the same chart.

Media quotes on N∆EON TE∆RDROPS:

“Per Martinsen’s otherworldly alter ego unveils sonic tapestries that resonate with the heart, transcending the boundaries of space and time, and bear witness to a dimension awash in emotion and introspection…” (POSTPUNK.COM)

“Naeon Teardrops’ veteran creator, Per Martinsen, has clearly put a lot of effort into crafting a unique sonic landscape that is both captivating and somber. The song’s powerful and emotive nature make it an excellent choice for fans of dark wave and synth pop who want to explore the more melancholic side of the genre.”(ELECTROZOMBIES)

“N∆EON TE∆RDROPS’ unique blend of synthpop, reminiscent of legendary acts like Pet Shop Boys, Röyksopp & Robyn, and Goldfrapp, invites listeners to a world of emotion, reflection, and musical innovation.” (DEATHORDESIRE.COM)

““Haunted”, another phantasmagorical single from N∆EON TE∆RDROPS’ debut album TESTIMONY, is out today.” (POSTPUNK.COM)

“N∆EON TE∆RDROPS, the alias of Norwegian techno and electronica veteran Per Martinsen, has just dropped the single version of HAUNTED. This track is an ecstatic synth-pop journey featuring stunning vocals and melodies that will directly get under your skin.” (LASTDAYDEAF.COM)

“AMNESIACS by NΔEON TEΔRDROPS is already one #futurepop legend.” (WHITE LIGHT/WHITE HEAT)

“N∆EON TE∆RDROPS delivers in their debut. What they bring is a neat little darkwave and synthpop combo wrapped in depressing and cold, yet warming synthesizers.” (BRUTAL RESONANCE)