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Molo Sâyat presents new single “Žudim”

“Žudim” is the first single from Molo Sâyat’s upcoming third album, Ghalas. Sung in Serbo-Croatian and written by Pôl Seif, the song reflects on dreams, longing and belonging through poetic imagery: “Your dreams, water in the meadow / My wishes, grass from the clouds.”

For the band, the choice of language is also meaningful. As Pôl Seif explains, he prefers to refer to it as the language of Yugoslavia, a shared language that continues to connect people across borders despite the country’s fragmentation.

With Ghalas, Molo Sâyat continues its exploration of stories, languages and musical traditions from across the Mediterranean and beyond, bringing them together in a new collection of original songs.

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De winnaars van de Zephyrus Artist In Residence Open Call zijn bekend!

We willen eerst en vooral iedereen bedanken die zich kandidaat stelde voor onze Artist In Residence Open Call. We ontvingen een reeks sterke dossiers en waren onder de indruk van de kwaliteit, het engagement en de artistieke visie van de inzendingen.

Na een grondige selectie koos onze jury drie artiesten die zullen deelnemen aan het residentietraject bij Zephyrus:

  • Alver
  • Ducanta
  • Djalt Baculalay

Deze drie artiesten overtuigden de jury met hun muzikale identiteit, artistieke potentieel en de kansen die een residentie binnen Zephyrus voor hun ontwikkeling kan bieden.

Het residentietraject loopt over de komende periode en biedt ruimte voor creatie, coaching, experiment en artistieke verdieping binnen de infrastructuur van Zephyrus.

Proficiat aan de geselecteerde artiesten en een welgemeende dankjewel aan alle kandidaten die hun werk met ons deelden. We kijken ernaar uit om de resultaten van deze residenties met jullie te kunnen delen.

Tot binnenkort!

Zephyrus

‘Gacela del Amor Imprevisto’ videoclip

Helena Casella – vocals

Myrddin De Cauter – flamenco guitar

Stijn Kuppens – cello

Stefan Bracaval – flute, bass flute

Videoclip by Tobi Jonson Location

Painting by Marc Van Overbeke

Healing lady Martine Ghyselbrecht

LISTEN to the full album: https://fanlink.tv/vol2_secretos

Made possible with the support of SABAM and Playright

MEHRNAVAA presents debut album The Song of the Phoenix

MEHRNAVAA proudly presents its debut album, The Song of the Phoenix, a deeply moving musical journey inspired by the poetry of 12th-century Persian mystic Attar of Nishapur and his timeless tale of the legendary Phoenix.

Composed by Shahab Azinmehr, the album follows the mythical bird’s life cycle: from solitude and transformation to death, rebirth, and renewal. Blending Persian musical traditions with contemporary influences, The Song of the Phoenix brings together the exceptional voices and artistry of Shahab Azinmehr, Nathan Daems, Farnoosh Khodadadeh, and Seraphine Stragier.

Rich in atmosphere, spirituality, and emotional depth, the album invites listeners to reflect on the beauty of life, the inevitability of loss, and the hope found in renewal. A celebration of mourning and rebirth, The Song of the Phoenix transforms an ancient story into a powerful and timeless musical experience.

A captivating debut that bridges cultures, traditions, and the universal human experience.

LISTEN >> https://fanlink.tv/mehrnavaa

New Single: ‘Mek Mi Dance’ by The Heptatonics

Belgian collective The Heptatonics present ‘Mek Mi Dance’, their second single and another compelling introduction to the band’s groove-driven sound. Combining the warmth of vintage rocksteady and early reggae with soulful melodies, dynamic horn lines and subtle jazz influences, the track delivers an irresistible blend of authenticity and musical craftsmanship.

A celebration of rhythm, movement and timeless songwriting, ‘Mek Mi Dance’ is available now on all streaming platforms.

PRE ORDER >> https://theheptatonics.bandcamp.com/album/the-sun-on-your-skin

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Out now! Album ‘Collective Intelligence’ by Echoes of Zoo

On October 2, Belgian psych-jazz explorers Echoes of Zoo return with their highly anticipated third album, Collective Intelligence, released via Zephyrus / Rebel Up on vinyl, CD and digital.

Blending explosive jazz improvisation with Middle Eastern microtonal melodies, West African rhythms and global influences, the quartet delivers their most focused and powerful work to date. Inspired by the collective wisdom of flocks, herds and swarms, Collective Intelligence is both a mesmerizing musical journey and an optimistic call for human cooperation in a rapidly changing world.

A bold, boundary-crossing soundtrack for a connected future.

ORDER >> https://echoesofzoo.bandcamp.com/album/collective-intelligence

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MEHRNAVAA releases New Single: ‘Ashes, Silence and Rise of the Light’

With ‘Ashes, Silence and Rise of the Light’, MEHRNAVAA unveils the second single from their upcoming debut album The Song of the Phoenix.

Inspired by the mystical poetry of the 12th-century Persian poet Attar of Nishapur, the piece tells the timeless story of the Phoenix: a solitary bird whose song moves all living beings, embracing life, death, and rebirth. As the Phoenix turns to ashes, new life emerges, carrying beauty, renewal, and hope.

Blending Persian musical traditions with contemporary jazz and chamber music influences, Shahab Azinmehr, Nathan Daems, Farnoosh Khodadadeh, and Seraphine Stragier bring this ancient tale to life through mesmerizing vocals, rich instrumentation, and profound storytelling.

‘Ashes, Silence and Rise of the Light’ is an invitation to reflect, mourn, celebrate, and embrace transformation through music.

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Wolf Pack Telepathy by Echoes of Zoo

Wolf Pack Telepathy is the third and last single by Echoes of Zoo before releasing their full album on October 2nd!

The track is based around the Afro-Brazilian kabila rhythm, suggested by the group’s drummer, Falk Schrauwen. “He has a big influence on our music,” says Daems. “Before I asked him to be in this band, he was not a drummer, he was a percussionist, and studied a long time in Brazil, Ghana and Benin in West Africa. He plays not like a drummer but like a percussion ensemble.” On Wolf Pack Telepathy, Nathan Daems uses Schrauwen’s seductively loping beat as a springboard to an insistent, sinuous melody with the sax sounding like a Middle-Eastern single-reed instrument. “It’s a very repetitive, Sufi kind of melody, like Kurdish-Iranian,” says Daems. “It’s got this forward momentum that can’t be stopped and goes on forever and ever.”

A collaboration between Rebel Up! and Zephyrus. Full album to be released on October 2nd 2026.

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PRE-ORDER https://echoesofzoo.bandcamp.com/album/collective-intelligence

Applications Open: Zephyrus Artist Residency

ZEPHYRUS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE OPEN CALL LIVE NOW!

(Indienen kan tot en met 2 oktober.)

Ben je een opkomend talent uit Gent met professionele ambities? Zephyrus Records en de stad Gent lanceren vanaf oktober 2026 een uniek residentieprogramma dat ondersteuning op maat biedt op het gebied van artistieke ontwikkeling, repetitiecoaching, branding, kennis van de muziekindustrie, geluidsproductie en mogelijkheden voor liveoptredens.

Geselecteerde artiesten krijgen toegang tot professionele faciliteiten, deskundige begeleiding en mogelijkheden om op te treden op verschillende locaties in Gent, terwijl ze hun volledige creatieve autonomie behouden.

Met dit residentieprogramma bieden we muzikanten de kans om te werken aan hun artistieke en professionele ontwikkeling in een ondersteunende en praktijkgerichte omgeving.

Wat bieden we?

Geselecteerde artiesten krijgen een traject op maat met:

Een residentietraject per half jaar in drie fases met gratis toegang tot de faciliteiten gedurende de hele periode. Het eerste traject start midden oktober 2026.

VERKENNINGSFASE

Repetitie / bandcoaching met één van de bandcoaches:
Cyriel Vandenabeele, Edmund Lauret, Bert Ostyn, Sergej Van Bouwel, Joris Vergaert, Michael Deschrijver. Idenitieit en imagobepaling. Strategie / Visie in pad naar professionalisering. Ondersteuning bij branding en visuele identiteit.

ONTWIKKELINGSFASE

Focus op één of meerdere nummers i.s.m. bandcoach Audio-opnames, mixing mastering van de gekozen nummmers na laatste evaluatie met bandcoach (minstens 1 track) Beeld ontwikkelen voor de geproduceerde werken (graficus voorzien door Zephyrus) Hulp bij administratie (SABAM, SIMIM, contracten, technische fiche / riders)

PRESENTATIEFASE

PA-Repetitie (bij ons of één van de partners, kan met eigen technieker of voorzien door Zephyrus) Video-opname (live sessie of clip) Distributie (Streamingservices, Bandcamp, fysieke distributie, ..) Promotie en netwerkdeling (Spotify for Artists, Submithub, Showcases) Fondesenwerving (Beurzen en subsidies) Toonmomenten op verschillende locaties in Gent: Trefpunt, Bar Lume, Kapel Petit Drongen, Klub9030, Omzeep, Django, De Roos

Alles gebeurt met respect voor de volledige artistieke autonomie van de artiest.

Voor wie?

Muzikanten of bands gevestigd in of rond Gent Met een duidelijke artistieke visie Met de ambitie om professioneel door te groeien

Selectie

Een onafhankelijke jury uit het Gentse muziekveld:
De Centrale, De Vieze Gasten, Hot Club Gent, Bar Lume, Handelsbeurs
Dossiers worden beoordeeld op basis van: Artistiek potentieel, Originaliteit en inhoud, Groei- en ontwikkelingsmogelijkheden, Link met de Gentse muziekscène.

Praktisch

Duur residentie: 3 maanden Start volgende residentie: Midden oktober 2026 Deadline inschrijven: 2 oktober 2026

Hoe deelnemen?

Demo (audio en video) Korte voorstelling van jezelf/project Motivatie

Geïnteresseerd? Dien je demo, projectvoorstel en motivatie in via VI.BE en zet de volgende stap in je artistieke carrière.

–> Inschrijven via Vi.be <–

More information at zephyrusrecords.be/residence.

‘Come Again’, first single by The Heptatonics!

Ghent-based The Heptatonics present Come Again, the first single from their upcoming album The Sun On Your Skin. Led by guitarist and composer Wouter “Wowie” Rosseel, the band combines influences from rocksteady, early reggae, soul, and jazz with a fresh and contemporary sound.

Inspired by roots reggae and Caribbean styles such as mento and calypso, with a subtle touch of blues, Come Again delivers a solid groove and an easygoing feel. The song’s lyrics focus on a familiar situation: someone who speaks so unclearly that you constantly have to ask them to repeat what they just said.

As a first introduction to the band, Come Again highlights The Heptatonics’ approach to classic Jamaican music while looking ahead to the release of The Sun On Your Skin, an album that further explores the group’s mix of vintage influences and original songwriting.

Band members

Kapinga Gysel – Vocals
Quinten De Craecker – Trombone
Wouter Rosseel – Guitar, vocals
Sander Huys – Bass guitar
Wannes Cornelis – Drums
Harrison Steingueldoir – Keys
Pauline Verminnen – Backing vocals
Stefaan Colman – Backing vocals, percussion

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Listen to Higher Levels by Echoes of Zoo

Higher Levels, the second single from the upcoming album Collective Intelligence by Echoes of Zoo is out NOW!

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Higher Levels takes off from an off-kilter rhythm inspired by West African highlife, with Bart Vervaeck’s spindly electric guitar dealing out microtonal webs that echo Malian desert blues, over the top of Lieven Van Pée’s bubbling, funky bassline. “The title points to the sophisticated ways animals communicate and coordinate as one,” says Daems, “to what we casually call telepathy, though that label says more about our own limits than what’s actually possible in nature.”

A collaboration between Rebel Up! and Zephyrus. Full album to be released on October 2nd 2026.

PRE-ORDER >> https://echoesofzoo.bandcamp.com/album/collective-intelligence

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Musicians
Nathan Daems –  saxophone, Nyabinghi drum
Bart Vervaeck – el. guitar
Lieven Van Pée –  el. bass
Falk Schrauwen – drums

Management & bookings
Gilles Dierickx
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+32 471 44 30 88
Booking NL
Jonathan Page (DOX)
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+31 20 30 111 66
Booking International
Thijs Vandewalle (GriGri Music) [email protected]
+32 468 16 62 06

‘Ardor’, first single by MEHNRAVAA, OUT NOW!

Ardor
The first single from the upcoming album The Song of the Phoenix by MEHNRAVAA is out!

MEHRNAVAA is an internationally oriented quartet positioned at the intersection of Persian musical tradition, Western composition, and contemporary jazz. The ensemble brings together four distinct artistic voices to create a layered, border-crossing sound that is both refined and deeply expressive.

Full album to be released on October 16th 2026.

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Musicians

Shahab Azinmehr – setar, vocals
Nathan Daems – saxophone, vocals
Farnoosh Khodadadeh – daf, vocals
Seraphine Stragier – cello, yayli tambur, harp, vocals

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