Upcoming Release:
Artist: Bantar
Release Title: This Heat is Exhausting
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 8, 2024
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Post Rock
Country: Netherlands
Alright, folks, gather 'round—BANTAR is about to drop their latest sonic journey, This Heat is Exhausting. Hailing from the Netherlands, this instrumental post-rock trio has crafted an album that’s as much a reflection of our times as it is a soundtrack for your deepest thoughts. Recorded in the cozy confines of their RhinelandRoad home studio, these tracks are soaked in the DIY ethos, making every note feel like a whisper from the heart.
Imagine this: you’re climbing a never-ending mountain, and every riff and rhythm on this album feels like both a push and a pull, driving you forward while grounding you in the now. That’s BANTAR for you—delivering a whirlwind of soundscapes that range from bone-crushingly loud to eerily gentle, with a touch of melancholy that’s as persistent as a shadow at dusk.
Influences? Oh, they’ve got them. Think of the emotional weight of Mogwai, the expansive sound of Mono, the intricate layers of Oceansize, the heavy pulse of Russian Circles, and the sheer intensity of ISIS. It’s clear these guys have taken notes from the greats, but they’ve turned it into something unmistakably their own. Remember Semistereo? Well, BANTAR has taken that experimental spirit and run with it, crafting an album that feels like a journey through a landscape painted with sound—evocative, immersive, and deeply personal.
BANTAR are:
Marcel van de Graaf - Drums
Martijn Weyburg - Guitars, Bass, Keys
Frank Weijers - Guitars, Keys
Tracklist:
We're Not There Yet
I Am Tired of This Mountain
White Drone
A Sense of Purpose
The Wrestler
Into the Rabbit Hole
Muchos Problemas
Love Drugs Not War
Every track is like a chapter in a book you can’t put down. And trust me, you won’t want to.
Recording Info:
BANTAR recorded this gem in their home studio, mixed it with love (and a bit of sweat) by Martijn Weyburg, and had it mastered to perfection by Frank Weijers. It’s pure, it’s raw, and it’s ready to blow your mind.
If you’re into the atmospheric vibes of bands like Mogwai, the sweeping soundscapes of Mono, or the bone-rattling intensity of Russian Circles and ISIS, this album is your next obsession.
Ready to dive in?
This album isn’t just music—it’s an experience, a journey, and maybe even a little bit of therapy. Don’t miss out.
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