On some rare occasions, songs can come like a surge of memory that you’ve never lived; they can evoke nostalgia and bittersweet feelings, which could be freeing. “Hotel Pomeroke”, a track released by the rising Belgian indie-rock band fig trees, is one of those rare tracks that invites listeners to its moody yet uplifting embrace. With their upcoming debut album, Room 22, to be released this upcoming spring, this track sets the stage for their full release, a proper showcase of the band’s artistry and craft as rising musicians.
Hotel Pomeroke comes in with a slow, steady riff of guitar, which sets the mood for the whole track and mirrors the lonesome splendor of an ancient fort that builds up into a deliberate tempo that gives the melodies some room to breathe. The intricate instrumentation brought by the subtle yet vibrant violins of Reinhard Vanbergen, accents of pedal steel and soft woodwind injected by the skillful play of Lowie Claperon, Sylvester Vanborm’s percussions, and music, vocals, and words of JJ Vroman create this undercurrent of drama and cinematic quality for the whole track. Sure, the tracks are layered because of the different elements brought in by these amazing and skilled artists, yet they carry this specific authenticity that you will surely enjoy upon listening.
Ultimately, Hotel Pomeroke by fig trees is a captivating track that embodies the paradox of emotions—it carries this nostalgic vibe on the song. Yet, it also evokes a sad and bittersweet vibe as it also carries a bittersweet narrative of loneliness born along with freedom. The duality of this song amazes me—the narratives are great, the tone and melodies are exemplary, and most of all, the production is so clean.
With Room 22 expected to be released soon, we can expect a lot of great sound from fig trees with this amazing introduction to that full album. Check out the official release of Hotel Pomeroke’s music video on December 3rd! Follow fig trees on their social media accounts to get first dibs on their music updates! Stream to Hotel Pomeroke now, you are in for something great!
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About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
