DISHWASHER_

TRACKLISTING


1 Dishwasher¦ - Intro
2 Dishwasher¦ - Bahá'í
3 Dishwasher¦ - Buraq
4 Dishwasher¦ - Blue Bridge
5 Dishwasher¦ - Marwan
6 Dishwasher¦ - Kuhl
7 Dishwasher¦ - Fair Enough
8 Dishwasher¦ - Terra
9 Dishwasher¦ - Walvis





INFO


Dishwasher¦ are the latest disciples of yet another new wave of talent in the f ertile Belgian groove and jazz scene. It would, however, be a shame to limit the m to the constraints of any given musical style. Ever since their formation in 2 019, the Ghent-based trio have been experimenting with all possible genres to cr eate a contemporary sound they can now rightfully call their own. With their sel f-titled debut album, to be released in April 2023 via Sdban Ultra, they are clo sing off an impressive first chapter, delivering a unique and diverse yet cohere nt collection of groove-driven cuts.

While labeling Diswasher¦ as a j azz band wouldn't do them enough justice, it is a fact that improvisation and a certain free approach turn out to be key in the creation and performance process of the album's tracks. Werend, Louise and Arno specifically aim to capture thei r live energy and synergy on the album by experimenting with structures and text ures, playing with song lengths and implementing influences from various other s tyles - electronic music in the first place, but as well traces from (Middle-)Ea stern and Balkan music, next to dance, hip-hop and even metal.

As a r esult, the record tends to be a pure and honest representation of Diswasher¦'s m usical identity and artistic quest over the past years - both as individual musi cians and as a band. Saxophones drenched in effects, diverse layers of synthesiz ers, a bass guitar hopping from fingerpicking licks to deep and drone-like bass tones, drums can sometimes sound like drum computers, and sometimes as subtle rh ythmic chords: it's pretty clear how deep this trio have dived to search and fin d something totally fresh and new.

Members of the band are Arno Groot aers, Werend Van Den Bossche and Louise van den Heuvel. Their debut album is com ing out on Sdban Ultra, the innovative label of Black Flower, ECHT! and Compro O ro (among others).