Warhaus
Music
Warhaus is the solo project and alter ego of Maarten Devoldere, frontman and songwriter of Belgian indie pop band Balthazar. Exactly two years after his first album Ha Ha Heartbreak, he returns with a new album: Karaoke Moon. Those who remember the heartbreaking atmospheres of the previous album will be surprised by the sound of this one.
Warhaus is a bit more spirited than Balthazar. With his characteristic dry yet expressive and romantic low voice, he manages to intoxicate the listener. His typical almost spoken vocals are surrounded by guitars, ominous percussion, atmospheric synths, strings and here and there horns. A sound distantly reminiscent of Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave and Tom Waits, among others. The melodic sensibility and ironic poetic lyrics with sometimes black humour, resonate emotion.