Kabas

In 2025, Kabas celebrates its 10th anniversary as a unique Belgian ensemble that constantly explores new paths in free improvisation and conceptual composition. Founded by Thijs Troch (piano), Jan Daelman (flute), Elias Devoldere (drums), and Nils Vermeulen (double bass), each member has earned a prominent position in the Belgian music scene. Their debut album, Abel (2016), established their name, but who could have predicted where they would be nearly a decade later?

“transcendental minimalist impro”

Kabas doesn't need drastic changes to reinvent itself. Their albums, such as Negen / Live at SMUP (2018) and Eugénie (2020), showcase an organic evolution and remain a source of inspiration. In March 2025, their fourth album, SUN DOG, will be released on the Ghent label Tinke, where they experiment with new instruments and sounds.

This new three-part album feels like a minimalist suite: sounds emerge, are repeated, and dissolve into a continually changing ambient soundscape. With ghostly flute tones, a pulsing bass, and ethereal percussion, SUN DOG creates a cinematic atmosphere that is both familiar and alien. The addition of banjo and electronic elements brings a new dimension to their sound. SUN DOG thus forms its own universe, where every idea and instrument organically comes together—a world in itself.