'More Swing !' New EP by electronic rock duo 'Affaire' is out now!

With More Swing ! Affaire provides a direct follow-up to their debut EP Internal Swing which released February 2025 on V2 Records in collaboration with Muziekgieterij Maastricht. Four new songs boast the same electronic instrumentation formula as their previous record. Both title and cover clearly frame this EP as an addition to Internal Swing. Almost making the two EP’s look and sound like one album.

In contrast to Internal Swing Nick Caers and Michiel Ritzen, operating from their home studio, now took total control over recording, producing and mixing the EP. This resulted in four straightforward songs which are based on a rather minimal foundation. Bass and drums purposefully hardly ever change throughout a track, providing space for the vocals and Affaire’s beloved electronic machinery. Korgs, Moogs and Rolands are everywhere. And although the possibilities of said machines are seemingly endless, one limitation has repeatedly stricken the duo in its excess use of drumcomputers in particular: an inherent lack of human groove.

Whilst making this EP was foremost pushing the learning curve of being a producer and mixing engineer, it also bore a kind of void. So, as much as More Swing ! is an addition to Internal Swing regarding its musical content, the exclamation mark explicitly signifies a command for the future. Affaire might never again use drumcomputers. They feel they should never again use MIDI, for that matter. They should tip their scale from computing to organic-ing. And although Affaire are a bit fickle, it must be said that there have been longtime strong feelings towards reintroducing real drums in their records. Because that’s what they are: drummers. Thankfully, reality is grey and Affaire therefore is too. The time has come to obey their self-proclaimed command and put in some color to bring forth their debut album.

Following the release, Affaire will play several live shows in February starting with a double bill together with 'Sevens' in Club AFF in view of 'De Week van De Belgische Muziek'.

• 05.02.26 / Club AFF - Hasselt (samen met Sevens)
• 06.02.26 / Oh La La La - Mechelen
• 07.02.26 / LIFT Late Shift - Turnhout