Danielle Johnson has spent the last four years building a record that sounds like it arrived from another planet, and now she’s finally showing the finished product. The singer, songwriter and producer known as Danz CM has announced The Interdimensional Extraterrestrial Time Travelers Society, her new full-length LP, and she’s doing it with a title that’s almost too specific to be real.
The album arrives on November 20 through her own label, Channel 9 Records. It’s a 12-track journey that Johnson wrote, produced and recorded entirely in her home studio, a solitary process that mirrors the isolation of its subject matter. “An album made for those living in a different dimension,” Johnson wrote on Instagram, adding that the record is four years in the making.
The Title Explained
The title is the first thing anyone notices, and it’s deliberately over-the-top. “Interdimensional” suggests something beyond our own reality. “Extraterrestrial” points to beings from elsewhere in the universe. And “Time Travelers” adds a layer of temporal dislocation. Put together, it describes a world that doesn’t quite fit inside the one we know.
Johnson’s Instagram post frames the record as a document for people who feel displaced, both literally and figuratively. The album is meant for listeners who sense they’re not quite in sync with their surroundings, who feel like they’re moving through a world that doesn’t fully understand them. It’s a personal statement dressed up as a cosmic one.
Two Preview Tracks
The announcement comes with a pair of tracks that preview the new era. “Animal” is described as a hypnotic adventure into the cosmos, a song that draws listeners into its orbit without ever explaining itself. It’s the kind of track that rewards patience, unfolding slowly until the listener is fully immersed.
“The Captain” is the more immediate entry point. It’s a laid-back, funny tune with a chorus that refuses to call the authorities when things go wrong. The lyrics are disarmingly simple: “Please don’t call the coast guard / ‘Cause I’d rather be a castaway / There’s a captain overboard / I guess we’ll save his life today.” It’s a song about refusing to panic, even when the situation demands it.
Both tracks are available now for listeners who want to hear what the full record sounds like before it’s released. They serve as a gateway to the larger project, giving fans a taste of the textures and moods that define the album.
The Tracklist
The full tracklist runs 12 songs deep, and it moves from the cosmic to the intimate without losing momentum. Here’s how it breaks down:
- “Animal”
- “TV Dinner”
- “Bontempi Pop 3”
- “Ruler Of Nothing”
- “The Sound Of LUM”
- “Antarctica”
- “A Violent Power”
- “Universal Call Center Operator”
- “Over the Ocean”
- “Blue Velvet Moonlight”
- “In The Shadows”
- “Insomnia”
The songs range from the hypnotic to the laid-back, from the funny to the contemplative. Johnson has structured the record as a journey, and each track seems designed to carry the listener somewhere new.
Home Studio Work
Johnson recorded the entire album in her home studio, a decision that speaks to the intimacy of the project. Writing, producing and recording everything herself means the record carries her fingerprints from start to finish. There’s no outside interference, no committee approving the sound — just Danielle Johnson making the music she wanted to make, exactly as she wanted to make it.
The album is also a follow-up to MYTHS, her ambient record made with vintage synths, which she released earlier this year. That album was recorded live at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum, a stark contrast to the home studio approach of The Interdimensional Extraterrestrial Time Travelers Society. The new record is more direct, more focused on songcraft than atmosphere.
The Instagram Quote
Johnson’s Instagram post is the clearest window into what the album is about. She describes it as “an album made for those living in a different dimension,” a phrase that captures the record’s central tension. It’s a statement about isolation, about feeling out of step with the world around you, and about finding comfort in the idea that you might not be alone.
The quote also hints at the album’s themes. It’s a record about feeling displaced, about existing in a space that doesn’t quite belong to you. It’s a record about finding connection in the strangeness of existence.
The Tour Dates
Danz CM is hitting the road to support the album, with a string of shows across the country. The tour kicks off in Denver on January 15 and wraps up in Chicago on February 22. Along the way, she stops in San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Lincoln, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle and Salt Lake City.
Here’s the full list of dates:
- 01/15 – Denver, CO @ Skylark Lounge
- 01/17 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
- 01/18 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Resonant Head
- 01/19 – Lincoln, NE @ Duffys Tavern
- 01/27 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
- 01/29 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
- 02/04 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
- 02/12 – Seattle, WA @ Add-A-Ball
- 02/15 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The International
- 02/22 – Chicago, IL @ Schuba’s
The tour is a chance for fans to hear the record live, to experience the songs in a room full of people who share the same sense of dislocation. It’s a way to make the album’s abstract ideas feel concrete.
What We Know So Far
The announcement is still early, but the details are already clear. The album is coming out on November 20, the tour is set, and the preview tracks are available. For now, the best way to engage with the record is to listen to the two tracks and wait for the full thing.
The Verdict
The album’s title is absurdly specific, and that’s exactly the point. It’s a record about feeling out of place, about being a stranger in a strange land, and about finding comfort in the idea that you might not be alone. Johnson has built a record that rewards patience, that asks listeners to slow down and let the music carry them somewhere new.
“The Captain” is the funnier entry point, the track that makes the record accessible. It’s a song about refusing to panic, about staying calm even when the situation demands it. “Animal” is the deeper dive, the track that rewards repeated listens. Together, they give a clear picture of what the full record sounds like.
The tour dates are a reminder that the record isn’t just a listening experience. It’s a live show, a communal event where strangers can find common ground in the shared experience of feeling displaced.
The record is a statement about isolation, about finding connection in the strangeness of existence, and about making something beautiful out of loneliness. It’s a record that rewards patience, that asks listeners to slow down and let the music carry them somewhere new.
For anyone who feels like they’re living in a different dimension, The Interdimensional Extraterrestrial Time Travelers Society is the album for them. It’s a record about feeling out of place, about being a stranger in a strange land, and about finding comfort in the idea that you might not be alone.
Key Facts Box
- Album: The Interdimensional Extraterrestrial Time Travelers Society
- Artist: Danz CM (Danielle Johnson)
- Release date: November 20
- Label: Channel 9 Records
- Tracks: 12
- Preview tracks: “Animal,” “The Captain”
- Tour: January–February, 10 dates total
Tour Dates
- 01/15 – Denver, CO @ Skylark Lounge
- 01/17 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
- 01/18 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Resonant Head
- 01/19 – Lincoln, NE @ Duffys Tavern
- 01/27 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
- 01/29 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
- 02/04 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
- 02/12 – Seattle, WA @ Add-A-Ball
- 02/15 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The International
- 02/22 – Chicago, IL @ Schuba’s
Tracklist
- “Animal”
- “TV Dinner”
- “Bontempi Pop 3”
- “Ruler Of Nothing”
- “The Sound Of LUM”
- “Antarctica”
- “A Violent Power”
- “Universal Call Center Operator”
- “Over the Ocean”
- “Blue Velvet Moonlight”
- “In The Shadows”
- “Insomnia”
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