Since 2019’s opus “Le Grand Voyage,” French art-rockers Klone have risen to new heights across the globe, touring alongside the likes of Leprous and Pain of Salvation, and blowing away festival crowds at Hellfest, Motocultor, ProgPower USA, Midsummer Prog, and Cruise to the Edge. The band recently announced the follow up to their last album, titled “Meanwhile” which will be released through Kscope on February 10. The band recently released the music video for the second single “Bystander” that you can see below.
The band comments: “Bystander” is an introspection on our relationship with death and mourning, and its acceptance. A kind of parenthesis on our passage in this life. Through this dreamlike and totally immersive soundscape, with heady melodies and heightened emotion, “Bystander” is a subtle blend of sensitivity and intensity.”
Pre-order “Meanwhile” HERE.
Recorded in February 2022 with producer Chris Edrich (TesseracT, Leprous, The Ocean Collective), Meanwhile chronicles the best and worst aspects of humanity. Vocalist Yann Ligner’s high-concept and oftentimes meta lyrics paint a picture of events taking place at the same time but in different places, while he muses about choices that are made against our will that can change the course of our common history – resulting in some poignant reflections about today’s world.
“Meanwhile” Album Artwork
The striking artwork for “Meanwhile” was created by Umut Recber, who experimented with photo manipulation techniques to create a striking image of stormy skies which perfectly represents the music within. Klone’s most concise, direct and sonically accomplished album yet, “Meanwhile” will become an essential listen.
“Meanwhile” Tracklisting:
1. Within Reach
2. Blink Of An Eye
3. Bystander
4. Disobedience
5. Elusive
6. Apnea
7. The Unknown
8. Night And Day
9. Scarcity
10. Meanwhile
