Sticking to the Rules – Captain Cool Presents: “Idreamt” by Idreamt

M.I. BoekesteinLeave a comment

As I am writing this first line, my foot is already tapping along to the music and I catch myself typing away in unison with the rhythm of the tune. I haven't intentionally listened to indie rock in ages, have forgotten about its intrinsic catchiness. But maybe I'm going too fast. Let's talk about the… Continue reading Sticking to the Rules – Captain Cool Presents: “Idreamt” by Idreamt

They Write Sins And Tragedies – “Sin / Pecado” by Moonspell

M.I. BoekesteinLeave a comment

Portuguese metal has not really been on my radar before. When I think of Portugal, I think of pasteis de nata, of bacalhau and fado singers. I don't think of metallic percussion, forceful guitar chords, and powerful baritone vocals. I don't think of atheist metal lyrics, churchyard summoning soundscapes and fuzzy bass line carpets. Moonspell,… Continue reading They Write Sins And Tragedies – “Sin / Pecado” by Moonspell

Grainy Polaroids and Spy Kids – Captain Cool Presents: “The Return of Stravinsky Wellington” by Bonaparte

M.I. BoekesteinLeave a comment

What do a city in the German Harz, 21st century anxiety, language barriers, and the musical rendition of a Spy Kids film have in common? They're all topics set to music on Bonaparte's 2017 album The Return of Stravinsky Wellington. This recommendation was part of a long list Captain Cool sent me some two weeks… Continue reading Grainy Polaroids and Spy Kids – Captain Cool Presents: “The Return of Stravinsky Wellington” by Bonaparte

The River and the Sea – Captain Cool Presents: “Ik Wil Alleen Maar Zwemmen” by Spinvis

M.I. BoekesteinLeave a comment

Spinvis makes music that drifts. That swims around in the air, airy without the usual abundance of synthesisers. That feels restless without the stressful element, not panicking about the fact that it hasn't found the direction of its journey yet. Floating with the musical current instead of fighting it, adrift among the chords and lyrics… Continue reading The River and the Sea – Captain Cool Presents: “Ik Wil Alleen Maar Zwemmen” by Spinvis

Third Time’s the Charm – Gentle Giant exude prog rock playfulness on “Three Friends”

M.I. BoekesteinLeave a comment

All good things come in three. Three, the magic number. The number of wishes a genie grants you. The number of guesses given to you for most fantastical riddles. The minimum amount of numbers you need for counting down. In some people's opinion, the best of all numbers. Three, the magic number. Maybe it isn't… Continue reading Third Time’s the Charm – Gentle Giant exude prog rock playfulness on “Three Friends”