Foyer Soiree: Ruben Machtelinckx / Frederik Leroux (solos)

Soundscapes on the banjo

A banjo usually summons up cheerful sounds. Energetic bluegrass or languid Dixieland. The guitarists Ruben Machtelinckx and Frederik Leroux enter the world of mysticism.

On their brand-new split album When the shade is stretched (Aspen Edities), they seek minimalist sparkle, well-devised layers of sound and balanced pedal-work.

Aspen is an independent record label for contemporary music. We issue both improvised music and compositions, often combined in a peculiar interplay.