Warhaus announces new album 'Karaoke Moon' | out on 22/11

Exactly two years after Ha Ha Heartbreak, Warhaus — the solo project of Maarten Devoldere — returns with a new album Karaoke Moon — out November 22, 2024 on Play It Again Sam.

Devoldere also shares a first song from the record, the glowing Where The Names Are Real. To the rhythm of a foreboding acoustic guitar, backed by haunting backing vocals, it sounds as if Maarten Devoldere is unsure whether to say it or not. But less than a minute later, he can't hold back anymore: "Babe, I'm in love with you!" And he gets away with it too, in that sovereign manner typical of a true crooner. Then the drums start swinging, the typical percussive Warhaus bass kicks in, and the listener is carried away by Devoldere’s sultry parlando as he sings about his love.

Devoldere has a voice that, more than ever, dominates this album and would keep us glued to the speakers even if he was reading a phonebook. Luckily, that's not what he's doing. Instead, we hear: "I promise you no dirty tricks." For a moment, you wonder: can this man be trusted? But you have no choice but to believe him. The strings join in, a catchy eighties organ burrows itself into your brain, and the backing choirs soar higher and higher.

Listen to Where The Names Are Real here: warhaus.ffm.to/wtnar

Pre-order Karaoke Moon here: warhaus.ffm.to/karaoke-moon