SKEMER

The Belgian duo, comprised of model Kim Peers and Amenra's guitarist Mathieu Vandekerckhove, is back after a hiatus with a new album. Four years have passed since their debut, "Benevolence." During this break, Skemer's multifaceted personality has flourished. You might recall their minimalist cold-wave music, a fusion of brutal and erotic elements. This duality permeates their music, lineup, and live performances, blending romantic and ethereal atmospheres with gothic electronic and techno. Their latest LP, "Toasts & Sentiments," delivers eleven tracks, each showcasing a different facet of Skemer. It envelops listeners in a dark cloak, with some songs in Dutch adding mystery to the mix. Start your journey with the introspective riff in "Eyelashes," catapulting you to the dark side of the moon. Continue exploring with "Seen" and its solemn pace. Pick up the tempo with the pounding drums of "Easy To Embrace" and "Kiss Me Kill Me." Descend into club culture's depths with "Overgave" and "Out Of Favor," offering a claustrophobic electro experience. Stay in the darkness with "New Born Babe" and brace for the industrial trance crescendo of "Apocalypse." Finally, find solace in the ambient synths and reverberating guitars of the closing track. After four years, Skemer's new creation is here, worth the wait. Join us on this nocturnal journey.