JAN ST.WERNER (MOUSE ON MARS) — Squares Will Fall

Jan St.Werner (Mouse ON Mars) – SQUARES WILL FALL arrives on Thrill Jockey as catalogue 5293351, a 12-inch black vinyl that slots neatly into the label’s eclectic electronic output. The record, dated for a November 13 2026 release, bridges the rhythmic sensibilities of electronica with a pop-house sheen, offering a concise three-track statement. Within Thrill Jockey’s 2026 schedule, SQUARES WILL FALL shares its launch date with a second pressing of the same title (catalogue 5293361), underscoring the label’s confidence in the material. It follows the earlier Soft Pink Truth LP “Can Such Delightful Times Go On Forever?” (LPTHRILL644 and its clear-blue variant LPTHRILL644C) and builds on the label’s recent forays into experimental rock and noise, as evidenced by Sumac & Moor Mother’s “THE FILM LP 2x12” (THRILLX629, 2025) and Emptyset’s “DISSEVER” (THRILLX631, 2025). Side A opens with “1: Squares Will Fall”, a track that sets a propulsive groove, its title suggesting a collapse of structure that translates into a dancefloor-ready pulse. The momentum continues with “2: Swamp Brains”, a piece that deepens the rhythmic texture while maintaining the forward drive established by the opener, creating a seamless flow between the two cuts. The side closes with “3: Flötotto”, a shorter vignette that offers a reflective pause, its melodic implication balancing the kinetic energy of the preceding tracks. For Jan St.Werner, the release sits alongside a same-day counterpart on Thrill Jockey (catalogue 5293361), reinforcing a moment of focused output under the label. The three tracks together map a compact journey through the artist’s blend of glitch-inflected electronica and pop-house accessibility, a synthesis that has become a hallmark of the Mouse ON Mars lineage. In the current underground scene, the record’s tight sequencing and genre-crossing approach make it a useful tool for DJs seeking to bridge melodic pop elements with club-ready rhythms. The first two tracks provide ample room for mixing, while “Flötotto” can serve as a transitional mood setter or a momentary breather in a longer set. The physical format is a 12-inch black vinyl, matching the label’s aesthetic of understated presentation. Its straightforward packaging lets the music speak for itself without the distraction of gimmickry. Jan St.Werner (Mouse ON Mars) – SQUARES WILL FALL, Thrill Jockey, catalogue 5293351, 12-inch vinyl, three tracks. Tracklist: A1. Jan St.Werner (Mouse ON Mars) – 1: Squares Will Fall A2. Jan St.Werner (Mouse ON Mars) – 2: Swamp Brains A3. Jan St.Werner (Mouse ON Mars) – 3: Flötotto