Don Kapot - Macarona (Single)

Brussels-based power trio Don Kapot are set to release their rousing new album ‘I Love Tempo’ on the 15th September via W.E.R.F. Records – NEWS distribution.

A lifeboat of free jazz, afrobeat and krautpunk sailed by Giotis Damianidis (bass), Viktor Perdieus (baritone saxophone) and Jakob Warmenbol (drums), the album follows the release of their critically acclaimed 2022 album ‘Un Peu Live’ recorded with Dutch multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Fulco Ottervanger, and described by Bandcamp Daily as a ‘very fun mix of modern jazz and krautrock.’

Mixed and co-produced by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof), the trio use a wide range of instruments, evolving their sound into a solid complex rhythmic wave, shaken by demented samples and punk attitude. Releasing their self-titled debut album in 2018 via Mr. Nakayasi Records, in 2021 they signed to Flemish record label W.E.R.F. Records and have released three albums under the label and have performed sold-out shows across Belgium and the Netherlands.

The players in Don Kapot also extend their musical adventures to other projects. Damianidis leads Punk Kong and has performed with Akira Sakata, Sakis Papadimitriou, Oghene Kologbo, Tony Allen, Baba Ani, Balasz Pandi and Gonzalo Almeida among others. Warmenbol was a member of The Unrevealed Society, Robbing Millions and M(h)ysteria. He also performs with Ruth Tafebe & the Afrosoul Messengers (with Giotis), Under The Reefs Orchestra and Monolithe Noir. Perdieus performs in Punk Kong and with Pompelmoes and The Milk Factory and took part in Ifa y Xango, Laia Arkestra, Bolhaerd, Nest and VVolk. He has also recorded and played with Andrew Cyrille (Bambi Pang Pang).

Ahead of the new album, Don Kapot are pleased to share new single ‘Macarona (out now). ‘Macarona’ is a perfect example of Don Kapot's love of incongruous assemblages. The track begins with blazing saxophone against a backdrop of mechanical blasts of sound before eventually maturing into one hellish groove.