Kregel – #7 (Digital EP – Wagonmaniac Music)

Kregel, a Flemish trio formed in 2016, released their seventh EP titled “#7” on Wagonmaniac Music, comprising four new tracks. The band distinguishes itself by combining post-punk and new-wave influences rooted in 1980s aesthetics with lyrics sung in Flemish, featuring abstract yet substantive content. Drawing inspiration from acts like Aroma Di Amore and Arbeid Adelt!, Kregel creates a contemporary sound that remains firmly within post-punk territory, with hints of The Stooges’ rawness. Despite occasionally minimalist instrumentation, the EP maintains dark, menacing atmospheres that build toward hypnotic crescendos designed to captivate listeners. The reviewer rates the release 8/10, considering Kregel a significant Belgian discovery with sufficient originality and potential to transcend their regional boundaries and achieve wider recognition beyond Flanders.

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