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With their third single ‘Soaring’, noise rock outfit Walfang invite you to step into the world of anxiety and depression. The track is taken from the upcoming album Trigger The Short-Fused, which will be out on 8th November via Barley Records.

Listen to ‘Soaring’ here: https://linktr.ee/barleyrecords

A personal note on ‘Soaring’, comes from drummer Charlie Buyse: “I went through a terrible time when writing this song. Looking back it bordered close to depression. I wanted to capture what I felt like. Feeling like shit, drowning myself in work in order to feel something but never feeling content with my work. 

“I would use the anxiety that I felt to push myself further and harder, knowing it would hurt me far more in the end. But in that tunnelvision it doesn’t matter, since moving up is the only thing that matters, and i’ll have time to be happy later, when I succeed. The joke is of course that you’ll never succeed if you’re not happy with what your output is. Ambition shouldn’t be an excuse for feeling bad, it should what get you up in the morning, not what drags you down. Learning how to temper that ambition and use it in a positive way is Sisyphean yet essential.

“These lyrics were hard to write, they are harder to hear. But they were a very important part, the first steps actually, in a healing process. Looking back it’s a mental state I never want to go back to in the first place. And hopefully a warning for other ambitious people who are in a similar situation.“

Track-list
1. Probably Sand
2. Soaring
3. No Season
4. Japanese Emperor
5. Marimo Is Deaf
6. Eerie
7. Furious Return
8. Solitude
9. Most Versatile Piece Of Meat

The seasons are dying out, and so are we.

Walfang is a Belgian noise collective known for its genre-defying sound and deeply emotional themes. Originating from the Waasland region, the band has carved out a unique place in the alternative music scene, blending elements of noise rock, post-punk, and experimental rock into intense and often challenging musical landscapes. Walfang embraces a “post-everything” approach, breaking traditional genre boundaries and taking listeners on a dark, introspective journey.

Since their inception, Walfang has built a reputation for creating music that is both powerful and vulnerable. Their lyrics and compositions delve into themes such as apathy, self-destruction, and the fear of the future, leaving a lasting impact on the listener. Each band member brings their own musical influences, resulting in an eclectic and ever-evolving sound that is uniquely Walfang.

Walfang is more than just a band; they are a collective that defies conventions and expectations. This is also evident in their self-produced music videos, which are as quirky and creative as their music. The videos for both “No Season” and “Probably Sand” highlight the band’s determination to realize their artistic vision entirely on their own terms, even if it means spending 100 hours on YouTube tutorials to achieve the perfect result.

Walfang remains a constant force in the alternative music scene, with their uncompromising artistic integrity and ability to capture a wide range of emotions and ideas in their music. With their upcoming album Trigger The Short-Fused, the band is expected to delve even deeper and push the boundaries of what noise rock can be.

Album release show: 20/11/2024 – De Casino, Sint-Niklaas – w/ Ronker. 

Walfang are:
Odiel Oosterlinck – guitar, vocals
Burny Roose – bass, vocals
Taco Bals – guitar
Charlie Buyse – drums

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/WALFANGBAND
https://www.instagram.com/walfang_be
https://www.youtube.com/@BarleyRecords
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sq7265cobmLVY0wfpgUVn