Motor!k – 5 (Digital/CD/Vinyl – Out Of Line)
The Belgian trio Motor!k returns with their fifth EP, simply titled “5”. Featuring Joeri Dobbeleir, Dries D’Hollander, and Belgian Electro/Industrial legend Dirk Ivens, the EP offers 6 brand-new tracks. Stylistically, the band stays true to their established sound, delivering pure instrumental music often classified as Krautrock. The EP blends psychedelic guitars, dynamic drum sections, and mesmerizing electronic elements into a captivating, almost transcendental experience. Despite its dark, powerful atmosphere and psychedelic undertones, “5” feels more suited for wild dancing than laid-back lounging. With the exception of one weaker track, the EP delivers some of the band’s strongest material yet, making “5” arguably Motor!k’s best release to date. (Rating:8½).
Listen to “Shadows”:
About Motor!k
Motor!k is a Belgian Krautrock formation set up in 2018 by Joeri Dobbeleir (guitar and synths), Dries D’Hollander (drums) and Dirk Ivens (guitar and effects). Ivens is also known from The Klinik and Absolute Body Control, while D’Hollander previously drummed for Suburb Songs, one of Dobbeleir’s earlier bands.
The trio released its self-titled debut album in 2019 on Out Of Line, followed by the albums “Motor!k 2”, “3” and “4”. In 2021, Joeri Dobbeleir talked about the band’s formation and working methods in Side-Line’s Click Interview with MOTOR!K.
“5”, released in 2024 as a digital, CD and vinyl release on Out Of Line, is the trio’s fifth release and includes the track “Shadows”.
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