Establishing the mood with glistening, arpeggiated synth tones with atmospheric vocals and bold drums, Van Elst opens Où es-tu with intrigue and poetic nuance.

Immersing us with the lyrics, “I can’t find my way back home, lately, cos I’m so lost with you… I’ve been feeling so alone, baby, cos I’m so lost without you…”, Où es-tu expands into a moody, cinematic, dream pop opus.

Van Elst confesses on the intention of the song and his artistry, “Listening to songs that relate to the situation I’m in helps me to process my feelings. With Où es-tu, I hope to provide a feeling of hope and a similar healing experience for the listener”.

We appreciate the cathartic energy and are obsessed with the luscious harmonies and French language detailing which adds dimensionality to the lyricism which is primarily in English.

Dutch electronic dream pop artist Van Elst is known for creating a sonically soothing yet arcane landscape inside his songs and continues to do with the emotional release of Où es-tu!

The vocals of Eldorado fused with the intricate guitar recorded by Jasper Bullynck (Oscar and the Wolf) dance around the dreamy analog synthscape and harmonies.

We love the vibe and authentic depth that Van Elst shares with Où es-tu, and have added the single to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we explore his wider discography including Home and Insomnia.

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