Third album with sweet indie pop

For fans of SX, Soldier's Heart, Intergalactic Lovers

With their third album Creature Comforts (2023), Hydrogen Sea tackles fresh and catchy vocals, playful drums, guitar and percussion. An exuberant ode to what evokes pleasure and comfort in the world.

This Brussels-based band of Birsen Uçar and PJ Seaux focuses on joy, lightheartedness and hope but never underestimates the turmoil that rages beneath the surface. Working with producer Luuk Cox (Shameboy, Buscemi), the record sounds effortlessly bright and beguiling. It makes for a benevolence to sink into and undoubtedly a wonderfully intimate set.

They have already released two successful albums: In Dreams (2016), Automata (2019) and two EPs: Court the Dark (2014), Symbiosis (2021). Songs like "Wear Out," "Beating Heart," "Run" and "Flogsta" were played gray on Radio 1 and Studio Brussels.

support: And They Spoke In Anthems

For fans of Andy Shauf, Novastar, Douglas Firs, Wilco.

Arne Leurentop lived with his family in New Zealand during times of corona. Yet his new album is not about the pandemic, because it was only when they left that the virus first reached their village.

Arne's two best friends died shortly after each other. Both unexpectedly. Both of heart failure. Both left behind a wife and two small children. That's what "STILL.

'STILL.' is a road trip mourning process and encapsulates the third, impressive studio album from And They Spoke In Anthems. It will be released on Feb. 2, 2024. 

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