Belum links with Horace Andy

Hailing from Tel Aviv, Belum is the new musical project of producers Tal Eshel and Nitzan Oppenheimer, long-time collaborators whose shared vision is being brought to life in an exciting new endeavour. With an aim to resist the fast-paced trends of today’s music industry, Belum is a nod to a different era framed by atmospheric soundscapes and reflective writing.

Drawing from the iconic sounds of acts like Massive Attack, Portishead and Cocteau Twins, Belum sets out to filter a trip hop style through their modern sonic lens, blending dark, moody textures with a cutting-edge aesthetic. The duo’s chemistry is built on years of working together, driven by a mutual love for the ethereal and brooding styles of the late 80s and 90s UK indie scene.

Belum’s forthcoming debut album, Fleece, is a seven-track release that fully captures their intricate, unique sound. Anchored by ethereal vocals and lush, atmospheric production, the record explores the depths of minimalism while maintaining an emotional richness that’s at the heart of their music.

Unveiling their sound and offering the first window into the forthcoming record, they bring us their brand new debut single titled “Twins.” Cutting together the familiar elements of trip hop and dream pop with an indie-tinged sound, “Twins” is a mesmeric track that highlights the duo’s knack for crafting enthralling musical atmosphere.

The track features the legendary Horace Andy, best known for his work with Massive Attack, marking his first non-reggae release outside of the iconic group. Co-written with Andy, “Twins” delivers a gripping soundscape driven by the rattle of thumping percussion and swirling instrumental textures, capped by the eerie and expressive vocal performance of Amalia Small.

Building from the steady strike of the beat and ethereal tones of reversed instrumental pulses, the arrangement swells to wrap around the lead vocals as they spin delicate threads of silky melodic fabric above. Brimming with deep bass and wrapped up in exquisite sound design, the song builds to a raucous hard rock breakdown cut with angular guitar riffs and heaps of intensity to deliver a rousing finale to the track. With their incoming debut album, Belum are set to present a truly immersive and highly original sound that’s sure to put them on the map of must watch artists to emerge this year.

Listen to Twins (feat. Horace Andy) below

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