Videopremiere: Jeffk – Black Hole White Sheet

Die Leipziger Experimental-Post-Rocker von Jeffk veröffentlichen im Frühjahr ihr erstes Album „Inadequate Shelter“ auf Dunk! Records.

Wir zeigen euch heute das Video zum Song „Black Hole White Sheet“, der ersten Singleauskopplung des lang erwarteten Debüts. Die Aufnahmen sind im Frühjahr 2017 an der US-Westküste entstanden und spiegeln die in der Entstehung des Albums bei der Band vorherrschende schwere Stimmung und gewisse Aufbruchsgedanken wider. So hat sich die einst eher fröhliche Klangfarbe der Band zu einer aufrührenden, melancholischen Spannung gewandelt, der man eine klare Eigenständigkeit nicht absprechen kann.

Wer über eine 3D-Brille verfügt, wird an dem Video noch zusätzliche Freude haben, denn damit kann man die Bilder noch weiter veredeln.

David Zeigler von Young Epoche hat den Sound des Albums sehr passend in Worte gefasst:

For those post-rock enthusiasts who find themselves concerned about heading down paths characterized by reserved rhythmic tendencies or a lack of dynamic flourishes, rejoice in your discovery of jeffk, the heroes you’ve been waiting for. This is groove-heavy, low-end focused instrumental music with foundations in metal that also features well-placed emphasis on more traditional upbeat rock stylings. Functioning as a three piece, there is a necessary tightening of the compositional approach, making the chemistry displayed between each member paramount. The result is an inspiring fusion of drum and bass fueled swagger and post-rock textures.

Transposing drone concepts over riff-rock, jeffk builds sonic landscapes which utilize repetition as a tool to both crush listeners and inspire cathartic physical release (in the world outside of post-rock some refer to this action as “dancing”). The band takes the necessary time to construct their rhythmic patterns, but each track always feels like it is moving forward toward compelling ends. Careful listeners will also find themselves fascinated by the ease with which the bass vacillates between building the rhythm and accentuating the guitar melodies, acting as the agent of cohesion between two unique stylistic approaches. Inadequate shelter is a bright beam of light bursting through the cloud of familiarity, pulling the listener out of the prosaic haze and giving them something to get moving for.

jeffk is making their dunk!records debut with the release of inadequate shelter; for those listeners in America just becoming excitedly acquainted with the band, A Thousand Arms will be handling US distribution, so place your shipping cost worries at ease.

Jeffk auf Tour im Mai:
04.05.2018 Hamburg | astrastube w/ dune.
05.05.2018 Halle | Hühnermanhattan
06.05.2018 help needed
07.05.2018 Berlin | TIEF OSTKREUZ w/ Fargo
09.05.2018 Duisburg | Toppershouse Studio w/ Au Revoir & [ B O L T ] 10.05.2018 help needed
12.05.2018 Zottegem | dunk!festival
13.05.2018 help needed
14.05.2018 Mainz | Haus Mainusch w/ Nonsun
15.05.2018 Jena | Café Wagner w/ Telepathy