The Belgian duo Kowari is on the brink of dropping their second album, “Memento.” Their lead single, “ROME 1987,” is a teaser, a real earworm, mixing classical vibes with a modern electronic pulse. It’s got this nod to the iconic Roland Jupiter 8, complete with its vintage arpeggios, and a vocal trick that’s nothing short of clever.
As the melody unfolds, you can’t help but move to the rhythm, right up to the last lingering note. It’s like a prelude to the album, which promises to be a deep dive into a sea of contemporary electronica, with a twist of the experimental. The album’s got a heartbeat, a human element that makes it all the more relatable.
It’s a journey, they say, about travel, about releasing the old to make way for the new. You’ll ride waves of joy and navigate through the fog of sorrow, all wrapped up in a soft, nostalgic blanket. Damien Chierici and Louan Kempenaers, the masterminds behind Kowari, are setting the stage for an immersive experience, a story told in layers of sound that hint at the adventures ahead.
