The return of Turntable Soul Music with Kathrin deBoer, Ricky Fabulous and DJ Modest trio better known as Belleruche.
Since their launch in 2005 on Tru-Thoughts, Belleruche have always impressed with their four albums before they disbanded.
Fronted by the vocals of Kathrin DeBoer they always were in the Neo Soul, Funky, Hip-hop beats that touched on (then 'new thing') BRUK.
Well, BRUK's back (although not here) and Belleruche are back too with 3 new tracks recorded in Scotland. Not that you'd know as the vibe is still urban as they say:
Tape Mask: Swung blues vocals over a growling analogue synth, pulsing soul stabs and overdriven guitar. Stripped back electronic soul music heard through a vintage speaker, staring at the stars thinking about days to come and those that have gone.
Stand To Refuse: South west sub-bass meets sixties eastern mystical chords and both are pushed roughly along by lead booted drums. Kathrin's vocals channel spoken word protest poetry and call for joining in unity against modern systems that seek to divide and reduce us.
Without You: Sinister low end synths back up a bass guitar propelled by nervous energy. Double and ghosted vocals battle the pulse of the clipped percussion like a ECG readout. A guitar solo chopped and screwed that seems to be in exile from a yacht rock b-side. Whatever it is Belleruche make, this is an emotional example of it.
BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: bit.ly/3IXVt0s
Artist: Belleruche
Title: Tape Mask / Stand to Refuse / Without You
Release date: 5th December, 2025
Label :Hippoflex Recording Industries
Catalog Number : TBC
Format: Digital / Bandcamp
