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

Jan St.Werner (Mouse ON Mars) – SQUARES WILL FALL arrives on Thrill Jockey as catalogue 5293361, a 12-inch vinyl that navigates the border between electronica and pop house. Issued on 13 November 2026, the record stands out for its clear blue pressing and the way it balances rhythmic precision with melodic playfulness. Within Thrill Jockey’s 2026 output, SQUARES WILL FALL shares its release day with the label’s own catalogue 5293351, a duplicate entry that underscores the artist’s ongoing relationship with the imprint. Earlier in the year the label offered The Soft Pink Truth’s “Can Such Delightful Times Go On Forever?” (LPTHRILL644 / LPTHRILL644C), while 2025 saw the experimental outings of Sumac & Moor Mother on “THE FILM LP 2x12” (THRILLX629) and Emptyset’s “DISSEVER” (THRILLX631). This context places St.Werner’s new EP among a line-up that favours forward-thinking electronic and avant-rock statements. Side A opens with “1: Squares Will Fall”, a track whose title suggests a collapse of geometric certainty, and the music follows suit with a looping structure that feels both hypnotic and propulsive, setting a tone that is instantly recognisable as a bridge between club-ready beats and abstract sound design. The second cut, “2: Swamp Brains”, picks up the momentum, offering a slightly darker texture that deepens the groove while maintaining the pop-house sheen established earlier. Closing the side, “3: Flötotto” provides a lighter, almost whimsical contrast, its melodic contour easing the listener back toward a more relaxed register before the needle flips. The record’s three tracks together create a concise narrative: a kinetic opening, a weightier middle, and a breezy finale that together map a compact journey through St.Werner’s hybrid aesthetic. While each piece can function independently in a set, the sequencing encourages a DJ to spin the side as a mini-suite, using the shift from “Swamp Brains” to “Flötotto” as a natural point for transition or breakdown. In the context of Jan St.Werner’s output, the EP mirrors the approach taken on the same-day release 5293351, reinforcing a period of focused exploration of bright, colour-coded vinyl presentations and a refined pop-house language. Within Thrill Jockey’s catalogue, the record complements the label’s recent lean toward genre-blurring releases that privilege both dancefloor impact and experimental nuance. For DJs, the three tracks offer distinct entry points: “Squares Will Fall” works as an opener with its steady drive, “Swamp Brains” supplies a darker, more intense peak suitable for late-night peaks, and “Flötotto” serves as a cool-down or a bridge into more melodic territory. Collectors will appreciate the clear blue vinyl as a visual statement that aligns with the music’s crisp production values. The release is pressed on 12-inch vinyl, presented in a clear blue edition that distinguishes it on any shelf. The format allows for the full dynamic range of the tracks, ensuring that the subtle shifts in groove and texture translate faithfully to the analog medium. Jan St.Werner (Mouse ON Mars) – SQUARES WILL, Thrill Jockey, catalogue 5293361, 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