Based in Ghent, Foutloos is a brand new trio that arrives with a sound that breaks genre, expectation and time. This newly minted Belgian instrumental outfit, featuring the talents of Esther Coorevits, Jonas Bruyneel and Renaud Debruyne, draw on their extensive experience in other musical groups to bring to life a shared sonic vision unlike any other.
Their music brings together atmospheric viola improvisations with funky bass lines and grooves that sway between jazz-inflected hip hop and neo soul vibes. Together, they forge a sound that’s at once accessible and entirely unexpected; grounded and offbeat, serious and playful in equal measures.
While Foutloos may be a new name to most, their musical language has already made an impact. With backgrounds in diverse scenes and disciplines, each member brings something distinctive and exciting to the table. Making their official artistic entrance, they bring us their new debut single titled “Leevendig,” released via the Wellington Records imprint.
Recorded at North Garden Studios and Studio Wellington with producer Jonas Bruyneel, the track was born out of improvisation sessions in the dunes of Ostend. The aptly titled track, translating to ‘lively’ in English, the track delivers a groove-focused sound brimming with slick drum rhythms and cut with stunning instrumental performances.
Kicked off by the bouncy snap of drums, the wobble of pulsing bass lines injects an engaging, swung rhythm as the elegant flutter of lead violin dances above. Crafting a sound that deftly balances upbeat melodic energy with subtly melancholic aesthetic, the track flows through moments of soft bass-led passages where the strings take a backseat before the arrangement comes back into sharp focus.
Equally playful, mesmeric and highly original “Leevendig” puts the creativity and musicianship panache of this talented new trio on full display. Making their spectacular entrance with a truly compelling artistic statement, we can’t wait to see what Foutloos has in store for the rest of what’s sure to be their breakout year as a must watch act on the rise.
Listen to Leevendig below
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