Berlin-based doom metal collective, neànder have ventured into new territory, releasing their first acoustic EP via Through Love Records. The four song record, ir, is out now on streaming platforms, with a strictly limited 12“ EP to follow in April 2024. Hear the full release and find out more below.

Pre-order the ir limited vinyl here. 

“The idea of recording acoustic songs has been around for a while,” says Jan Korbach, who released his alternative country solo debut under the name ATEM in 2022. “During writing the Concrete Americana album, I had the idea of recording a quieter and more intimate version of a neànder song.” Michael Zolkiewicz adds “apparently the time was right to realise this vision.” The ir EP was recorded for the first time entirely by the band. It was produced and mixed by guitarist Patrick Zahn: “Our aim was to create an authentic acoustic sound. We edited as little as possible and tried to capture the sound of the individual instruments as if you were standing right in front of us,” he says. The iconic cover artwork was created by drummer Sebastian Grimberg.

ir tracklisting:
01 yola des goz (acoustic version)
02 eremit (acoustic version)
03 aas
04 malven (acoustic version)

Furthermore, in 2024 the instrumental collective, whose members were previously active in bands such as And, Patsy ‘O Hara, Earth Ship and rapper Casper‘s live band, will perform at Desertfest Berlin and many other events. But then again as a fully amplified band. 

Follow neànder:
https://www.facebook.com/neanderhorde
https://www.instagram.com/neanderdoom/
https://throughloverec.bandcamp.com/album/eremit
https://throughloverec.com