"Across The Everything" is a stompingly catchy track full of unwieldy metallic riffage and thundering rhythm about the relentless nature of touring and being separated from loved ones, with a video starring Esben's son, Charlie Willems.
Esben says this about the video: "The lyrics to this one delve into the emotional push and pull of loving being on the road while longing so much for your loved ones that it hurts. In this case specifically my son, so it was a given asking him if he wanted to be in the video with me. It’s rudimentary, a bit chaotic and very DIY, which to me suits the song beautifully. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we did."
The Lowdown - Glowing Darkness
A multifaceted release full of texturally varied composition and irreverent lyricism , ‘Glowing Darkness’ reflects the struggle and absurdity of the human condition through Esben’s personal lens. Exuding endless amounts of catchy, foot tapping hooks and a healthy dose of anthemic raging.‘Glowing Darkness’ is inflected with plenty of tongue in cheek irony which makes the earnest sincerity of this release is it’s driving force as much as the undeniable musical pedigree and acumen of its maker.
An ode to familial love and perseverance, this is a heartfelt and candid look at the many hats worn by Willems, not only an accomplished musician, producer and artist committed to his craft but also a devoted family man.
'Glowing Darkness,' the solo project of Esben Willems of Monolord, supergroup SLOWER and owner/operator of Studio Berserk, Sweden is the fruition of many years of songwriting, conceptual exploration and expression condensed into nine tracks of hook rich, punk spirited alternative rock giving enthusiastic, double middle fingers to the fun police.
'Glowing Darkness,' the solo project of Esben Willems of Monolord, supergroup SLOWER and owner/operator of Studio Berserk, Sweden is the fruition of many years of songwriting, conceptual exploration and expression condensed into nine tracks of hook rich, punk spirited alternative rock giving enthusiastic, double middle fingers to the fun police.
We are excited to premiere the new song/video for Across The Everything from Glowing Darkness which you can watch below.
The Lowdown - Glowing Darkness
Esben tells us "I've always been fascinated, inspired, and driven by limitations and I've always encouraged others to do what they can with what they have." said Willems of his solo outing. "But, I've not been to good at following that advice myself, so this album is just that. A collection of misfit song ideas that kept lingering, songs I eventually felt I wanted to record. And I wanted to do it all myself; instead of asking more capable friends to contribute on instruments I feel lost in space on – and I have the luxury of knowing quite a few insanely talented humans – I wanted to push my own limits and see what I'd be capable of within my plenitude of limitations and self-doubt. It might to some extent be rudimentary and rough, but that's also what I like about it. A companion sentiment through the whole process – and any creative process – is that we all have so much in common, so if I like it, someone else probably does as well.”
A multifaceted release full of texturally varied composition and irreverent lyricism , ‘Glowing Darkness’ reflects the struggle and absurdity of the human condition through Esben’s personal lens. Exuding endless amounts of catchy, foot tapping hooks and a healthy dose of anthemic raging.‘Glowing Darkness’ is inflected with plenty of tongue in cheek irony which makes the earnest sincerity of this release is it’s driving force as much as the undeniable musical pedigree and acumen of its maker.
Out officially on the 29th of March, you can pre-order the album in three beautiful editions from Majestic Mountain Records.
Thanks to Majestic Mountain Records for all of the info.
Glowing Darkness will be available to buy on CD/DD/Vinyl via Majestic Mountain Records from Friday March 29th 2024.
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