Zeal & Ardor have shared a visualizer for their new track “To My Ilk.” That song will appear on their new album “GREIF,” which is scheduled to be released on August 23.
Manuel Gagneux commented on the song:
“It has another level of emotion, and it came out just the way I imagined.”
A press release also shared more information on the album:
“The title, ‘GREIF,’ is inspired by an annual tradition in Gagneux’s hometown of Basel, Switzerland. A mythical hybrid creature parades through the streets for the children in symbolism of Basel’s working people balking at the oppressive elite on its other side. Given the animal’s amalgam of energies and physicality, the name proved apropos.”
Gagneux continued:
“The GREIF is a lion, a snake, and a bird. During the parade, he turns his backside to the aristocrats and sticks it to the man. It reflects where we are.”
Marc Obrist also chimed in:
“We’ve really evolved into a tight-knit unit. Before Zeal & Ardor, we were basically strangers, but we’re like a little family now. Each member brings his own unique flavor to the mix, and we all try to make Manuel’s songs better in our own way. The most interesting part for me was the new approach of how we work together in the studio.”
Gagneux added:
“I wanted to expand upon what we had and introduce new colors. There are angry and accusatory moments, but there’s also some solace and happiness. I’m widening the palette of colors we have to paint with. These are avenues we haven’t tried.”
Tiziano Volante concluded:
“We invite listeners to hear the full spectrum of the different sides and sounds that make Zeal & Ardor. There are some gorgeous moments, but it packs in a lot of intensity and charm. In Manuel’s songwriting and the process with every member, there’s a certain intentionality as well as an element of randomness and accident. I can’t wait to see people’s reactions.”
“GREIF” Track Listing:
01. “The Bird, The Lion and The Wildkin”
02. “Fend You Off”
03. “Kilonova”
04. “Are You The Only One Now?”
05. “Go Home My Friend”
06. “Clawing Out”
07. “Disease”
08. “369”
09. “Thrill”
10. “Une Ville Vide”
11. “Sugarcoat”
12. “Solace”
13. “Hide In Shade”
14. “To My Ilk”