Berlin based post hardcore force Man Looking Man unveil their new single and official video “Zegepraal”, available now.
The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming self titled debut album, set for release on June 12th in CD and digital formats via Octopus Rising (Argonauta Records).
“Zegepraal” showcases the band’s uncompromising intensity, merging raw emotional impact with dense arrangements and a sense of urgency that reflects the core identity of Man Looking Man’s sound. It offers a further glimpse into an album shaped by years of creative struggle, resilience, and artistic determination.
The album took form over a five year period marked by uncertainty, with the project facing three major setbacks that nearly led to its dissolution. Instead, this long and demanding process ultimately forged the band’s most definitive statement to date.
Lyrically, it reflects Carlo Poy’s background in language studies and his approach to blending art and political reflection through a symbolic lens. Across its six tracks, the record explores the deep crisis of contemporary society, the human condition within it, and the struggle to maintain hope in moments of darkness. Rather than focusing on individual alienation alone, the album seeks to transcend it, reintroducing ideas of community and shared vision within the genre’s emotional landscape.
From a production standpoint, the album was entirely self produced in a fully DIY environment. Recording, mixing, and sound design all took place at Maurizio Bergmann’s Rooftop Studios, where the band spent extensive time refining tones, experimenting with textures, and shaping the final sonic identity of each track. This unrestricted approach allowed Man Looking Man to fully define their sound without external constraints.
Tracklist:
Symbols of Loss – 6:10
Zegepraal – 3:21
369 – 7:03
Samsara – 5:02
Glide and Turn – 6:53
Poslushayte! – 4:06
With “Zegepraal” and the announcement of their debut album, Man Looking Man continue to establish themselves as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary post hardcore.
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