Led by Jinte Deprez and Maarten Devoldere, who unite both on writing duties and as frontmen, Balthazar continue to satisfy their thirst for the less rigid parameters that resulted whilst working on 2018’s Fever. Refining their approach to writing, and following their own solo excursions - Jinte under the nom de plume J.Bernardt with his R&B infused Running Days and Maarten with the louche, torch song influenced Warhaus project - the fluidity and uninhibited process of the subsequent recording provided an alternative and altogether less restrictive blueprint. One that was undoubtedly aided by their own solo projects. Highlighting the nuances of love, loss and life, new album Sand sees the writing of Devoldere and Deprez hitting new heights, no more so than with the majestic On A Roll - glitchy undertones and sumptuous vocals propel this track to the fore but it’s one of many. The dexterity of the duo's distinctive vocals are a highlight on the lovelorn narrative of You Won’t Come Around, whilst the rapturous Linger On provides yet more pop bliss.