Metroland – Forum (Album – Digital/CD – Alfa Matrix)
The Belgian Metroland has been highly active in recent years. Their latest album -“Forum,” directly inspired by the economic forum in Davos, delivers a fresh dose of Robotic/Kraftwerkian-Electro. This album was preceded by the “Industry” EP, a song which offers different versions depending on the format (digital or CD). The other tracks remain the same, showcasing a rich and sometimes complex sound. Ranging from Experimental to Kraftwerk-Pop, this new work has much to offer, including a few standout tracks towards the end of the album. Metroland stays true to its signature sound and influences while embracing unexpected concepts. The Belgian duo continues to be a leading force in Electro-Pop, though they no longer surprise me as much as they did in their early years. (Rate:8).
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About Metroland
Metroland is a Belgian electro-pop duo on Alfa Matrix, working in a Kraftwerk-influenced robotic electro style. The duo released the album “Forum,” inspired by the Davos economic forum, in 2024, and discussed their approach in a Side-Line interview that July, where they described every new release as “a fresh new audio canvas.” Metroland followed “Forum” with the second EP in a four-part series, “Cooperation,” in September 2024, the single “Activity” in February 2025, and the digital EP “Reset” in June 2025, which concluded the “Forum” cycle.
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