Karel Naessens

"Apocalypse of Intimacy" immerses you in a distinct sound universe of Concrète Pop. Strange and inventive, yet unmistakably felt. As if some not-quite-human entity wished to become a folk singer. A contemporary, experimental-electronic work with 11 instrumental pieces that reach toward song-like emotional directness without words. It sounds futuristic but perhaps also ancient. Karel Naessens is a musician from Ghent, Belgium, who has played with the avant-pop band Peenoise for years. Recently, h…