Jaune Toujours is back and better than ever! Since the mid-1990s, this Belgo-Brussels collective has been serving up a blistering mix of grooves, horns, and accordion. With the energy of a rock band (without guitars!), the improvisational flair of a jazz combo, the adventurous spirit of musical explorers, and the charisma of street performers, they deliver poetic and poignant reflections on society. Add a touch of typical Brussels self-mockery, and you’ve got the recipe for a party like no other.
In Autumn 2024, Jaune Toujours will release their highly anticipated new album *Vertigo*. The album continues the band's tradition of breaking boundaries - be it linguistic or musical - with lyrics in English, French, and Dutch, catchy songs, a punk attitude, drum & brass, accordion dub, and Belgian ska.
On *Vertigo* the band pushes even further in their sonic adventure: the accordion is frequently run through effects pedals (ranging from organ sounds to wah-wah and delay), occasionally, a mini-Korg or piano make an appearance, the double bass regularly dives into distortion, occasionally switching to electric bass, while the drums juggle snares and various percussion elements with glee. The horns are richly layered, and the vocals are intricately produced, featuring rich backing vocals and tracks.
The lyrics on *Vertigo* provide a snapshot of the world, a world so vast it makes you dizzy (hence: Vertigo). Many things are going wrong: climate issues, social inequality, oppression, the dominance of image and discourse, the rise of the far right, wars… But if there is anything that can bring hope, let it be music! The songs on *Vertigo* aim to keep spirits up, to persevere, to make the right choices, to turn values into actions, and to make the world a better place. It seems almost impossible, but once we start, there's no stopping us!
*Vertigo* was recorded at Choux de Bruxelles in Jaune Toujours' rehearsal space and mixed at Studio Planet by Jules Fradet, known for his work with Belgian rappers like Damso, Caballero & Jeanjass, Roméo Elvis, La Smala, and Baloji. Choux de Bruxelles has collaborated with him before on other productions, including Mec Yek's album *SuperDiverCity*. *Vertigo* was co-produced by Jules Fradet and Jaune Toujours' frontman, Piet Maris.
Jaune Toujours invites you to join them on a musical journey where borders between genres are crossed, and rules are rewritten. *Vertigo* is more than just an album—it’s a statement, an invitation to see the world differently, with the same open-mindedness that has defined the band since the 1990s.
1Tous Ici Pour Ne Pas Rester04:23
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00023
2Dimanche (ciascuno ha un pazzo nella manica)03:56
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00022
3Please Don't Slam The Door04:08
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00024
4Step On A Crack04:52
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00021
5We're Unstoppable04:03
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00025
6Vertigo04:18
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00027
7Und Der Ground03:29
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00026
8Miroir Miroir03:50
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00028
9Je Suis Ca Va04:31
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00030
10Sans-Papiers04:25
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00029
11Un Jour Plus Vieux04:17
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00037
12Changement De Plan03:26
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00039
13Tout Ce Que Tu Veux04:33
Music: Piet Maris/Theophane Raballand/Mathieu VerkaerenLyrics: Piet MarisISRC: BEW81-24-00038
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