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 Monrad is the solo project of Matthew Ramon from Kortrijk. In his twenties, he was part of Rencontrez l’amour, a surf-punk band soaked in reverb. It wasn't until he settled in a small village in Italy that he returned to making music. Staying true to his reverb-drenched guitar sound, Matthew began to experiment with various instruments, genres, styles, and sounds. After countless hours and late-night sessions, guided by Filip Tanghe (known for his work with Balthazar, Warhaus, and J.Bernardt), Matthew released his first EP 'Monrad' in 2019. This was followed by two years of intense musical exploration and self-discovery, resulting in his debut album 'Wired' in 2021. Now, three years later, Monrad is back with a brand-new EP, titled ‘Not By Design’ and ready to make waves. Once again teaming up with Filip Tanghe as producer. The EP 'Not By Design' builds on previous releases, experimenting with synthesizers and various musical layers. For these recordings, bassist Simon Casier (Balthazar, Zimmerman, Noémie Wolfs) and drummer Michiel Balcaen (Warhaus, Balthazar, Rosenahl) laid down a solid rhythm section. With a dark voice that floats between singing and spoken word, driving drums, and atmospheric guitars, Monrad takes you on a journey through layered soundscapes where harmony and tension intertwine. Monrad's brand new EP ‘Not By Design’ is the reflection of a forty-something on the verge of a midlife crisis. With this EP, Monrad takes us into the indecision at a crossroads in life — a raw and candid portrait. Somewhere around your forties, you start to reflect. Where am I? What do I want? What should I have done differently? These are the questions at the heart of 'Not By Design,’ Monrad’s new EP, which, across six gripping tracks, explores the doubts, insecurities, and uneasy realizations of someone wondering if this is really it. Influenced by artists like The National and Nick Cave, Matthew Ramon plunges you into the darker side of existence with this record. On the other hand, he stays close to reality. There are no grand, lofty answers to be found here — just a search for meaning and direction. TRACKLIST 1 / On Fire 2 / Not yet 3 / Caught up 4 / Whatever it takes 5 / Rumble 6 / The game CREDITS Written by Matthew Ramon Produced by Filip Tanghe Drums by Michael Balcaen Bass by Simon Casier Opmerkingen zijn gesloten.
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