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"Melancholic ambient self-possession rejects the influence of luxury leather goods. Let it take a grip!" - Graham Lewis (Wire), on delvaux.

delvaux. is the nom de plume of the Ghent based multi-instrumentalist Bram Delvaux.

On his upcoming debut album he aims to provide a warm yet uncanny soundtrack to our modern day life.

‘The album really comes from a place of experimentation and a joy for creation. Embarking on this solo-project has allowed me to try new things, unfettered by a timeline’.

Sonically it’s hard to pinpoint delvaux. to a specific genre. That lack of devotion to one style does equal a healthy commitment to exploring numerous other musical forms, including synth-laden bossanova, Genesis-like avant-garde pop and even hints of IDM. With so many things going on, it raises the question if there such a thing as a “delvaux. sound”?

‘If I really must name it, I’d say it’s psychedelic wave pop. But honestly I don’t want to be shown in a linear fashion. I think it’s a case of: if it feels like a delvaux. track then it sounds like a delvaux. track. I’ve been influenced by a wide range of music going from Ennio Morricone & Francis Lai soundtracks to post-punk and 80’s kitsch. When writing the album I found an old Casiotone and started fiddling with it. That pretty much kickstarted the creative process.’