Amongster returns after six years with first single and upcoming new album 'Told in Motion'

Being grand with intimate music—it's what defines Thomas Oosterlynck, the heart and driving force behind Amongster. On his third album, the Ghent-based artist weaves philosophical reflections on self-development and societal issues into beautifully melancholic indie pop and electronica. Told In Motion is set for release in early 2025.Had Oosterlynck not become a father for the second time last year, the album would have been here much sooner. “But it was

a tough year, with little sleep. That last half-year, I put everything on hold.” Gradually, he picked up the thread again with close friend and producer Brecht Plasschaert. “No pressure—just recording at his place. We won’t work for days on end, sometimes half a day, sometimes a whole day, seeing what works. That’s the best way for me.”

It was a stark contrast to the pressure following Amongster’s breakthrough in 2014, when he won De Nieuwe Lichting. “Suddenly, you have to do so much: perform, release singles, make an album—it’s part of the deal, I get that. But over the years, I realized that that kind of pressure and pursuit of recognition doesn’t fulfill me. Look, I studied business engineering. If you know me, it's funny how far that is from who I really am. It took me a long time to figure out what truly matters to me.”

And that’s not being another small cog in a big machine—something he expresses in the first single Breadcrumbs—but rather seeking meaningful experiences and translating them into music on a human scale. Stories and experiences are told in motion: they unfold as we actively engage with life rather than passively observe. They aren’t just told—they are lived and felt.