Photo: Björn Comhaire

Last week Belgian outfit Donder released their fifth album, De Wonderen, through W.E.R.F. Records. Casper Van De Velde, Harrison Steingueldoir and Stan Callewaert, who make up the band, returned to their core trio to compose and record the new album, following their previous record Het Verdriet, which saw them collaborate with Sigbjørn Apeland. Conceived without any concepts or limitations, and “characterised by the usual unorthodox playing techniques and carefully documented imperfections”, as the press release explains, De Wonderen “is a chaotic blend of abstract and melodic work featuring both solos, duos and trios, two covers of pop songs and some occasional whistling and Norwegian lyrics.”

Preceding the album release, Donder had previously shared two singles, ‘Het Mierenlied’ and ‘Vader Ademt’, both offered with video accompaniments. 3D and motion designer Robbe Callewaert created the visuals for ‘Het Mierenlied’ and visual artist and ceramist Juliette Pons made the film for ‘Vader Ademt’. Watch both below.