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Dive into “La vague” by alster

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2 months ago

February 18, 2025

If you thought melancholic rock wasn’t your thing, “La vague” (the wave) by alster might just change your mind. This first track from his debut EP ,’tout raté’, set for release in March 2025, is an intense and cathartic dive into the soul of an artist who transforms his wounds into music.

Before becoming a musician, alster was an emergency doctor. A life filled with intensity, adrenaline, but also doubts and fractures. Music became his outlet, giving birth to a pop-rock universe tinged with vulnerability. Inspired by Maroon 5, Gavin DeGraw, and Billie Eilish, he crafts a sound identity that oscillates between softness and tension, much like the sea that inspires this first single.

From the first notes, “La vague” sweeps us into an ocean of self-doubt and solitude. The track brilliantly illustrates that floating moment where one questions their existence and whether they truly matter to others. The wave metaphor is omnipresent: they soothe, they engulf, they pull you under, but they also carry the hope of renewal.

Sonically, alster masters the art of contrast. Delicate melodies clash with striking build-ups, creating a dynamic that recalls the best productions of the 2000s. A treat for those who, like me, feel a tinge of nostalgia for that musical era.

Whether you’re a rock fan or not, alster’s sincerity will not leave you indifferent. It’s a heartfelt cry, a raw confession that resonates with our own doubts and vulnerabilities. And above all, it’s a promise: that his upcoming EP will be moving, authentic, and powerful.

So, are you ready to be swept away by “La vague”?

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