WALFANG

The seasons are dying out, and so are we.
Have you ever wondered what life has in store for us? That's the question reflected in 'No Season,' the
new single from the Belgian noise collective Walfang.
The dilemma of such a profound question is what No Season stands for. We do nothing but dwell on doom,
knowing that our future generations will eventually perish, a fact that fills us with dread. But what does
that accomplish?
Purifying, subdued, and strangely beautiful in equal measure. The themes, ingrained in the DNA of this
song, and the eccentric video, allude to the complex state of modern society, the fear of premature
extinction, and the hope of someday living in harmony.
The way the song came about is the most organic of the whole album. The guitar riff, drawing influences
from Tuareg and Milian music, is catchy and danceable. It sets the perfect tone for what the new Walfang
album has in store. A coincidence that guitarist Taco stumbled upon, kicking off the idea for the track.
Each member of the band has contributed to the vibe of the record, which can clearly be heard. From the
jazz-inspired drum lines to the harmonized vocals of Odiel and Burny, to the Pink Floyd-esque break in the
middle of No Season. This song in particular is simultaneously an outlier and yet the perfect summary of
the album. Eclectic and sincere.
Describing the music video for No Season as different is an understatement - The unconventional video for
the song was intentionally created by the band. Knowing they exist in a part of the music spectrum where
black clothes and monochrome pictures are the norm and expectation; they aim to strive in the opposite
direction. They wear pink shirts and guitars at performances, and don't hide their love for each other and
their banter. In that regard, they chose to mess with the expectations that exist.
The main character of the clip, "Klak," is a striking figure symbolizing an inner monologue. Dancing and
acting ridiculously, without inhibition, is an embodiment of this persona. As the clip progresses, the
realization of his actions emerges, leading to contemplation. Reflecting on everything you've ever done,

all the actions you've taken that didn't quite go as planned, and all of the consequences and stress that
brings. That personification is who you then encounter. The choice is yours - you can continue to
contemplate and remain unhappy, or embrace your actions and move forward.
The music video was made by the band itself using a green screen, a good friend who offered to dance, and
another who filmed it. This, combined with 100 hours of computer work, YouTube tutorials, and
frustration - resulted in a unique, atypical and unconventional 4 minutes and 9 seconds. Something that
goes against the expectations of the alternative guitar scene.
'No Season' was released on May 16th, on new label Barley Records, as an anthem for the modern
overthinker. A reminder that makes us wonder why we waste our time focusing on the negativity in life
instead of finding joy in the present.