Sand

This 2020 vinyl LP, Sand, is brought to you by Balthazar. Led by Jinte Deprez and Maarten Devoldere, the band refines their song - writing after 2018's Fever. Their solo projects, like Jinte's R&B - infused Running Days and Maarten's jazz - influenced Warhaus, have given them a more fluid and unrestricted approach. Sand is a soulful alt - pop album, free from past melancholy. It's their most cohesive work yet, highlighting love, loss, and life. Tracks like the majestic On A Roll with glitchy undertones and sumptuous vocals, the lovelorn You Won't Come Around showing the dexterity of their vocals, and the rapturous Linger On all add to the album's charm. The album ends with the jazz - tinged Powerless.

To enjoy this vinyl LP, first, make sure your record player is clean and in good working condition. Gently place the vinyl on the turntable and use the tonearm to drop the needle at the start of the record. Listen at a comfortable volume to fully appreciate the rich sounds. When not in use, store the vinyl in its sleeve to protect it from dust and scratches. Avoid touching the playing surface with your fingers as this can leave oils and dirt. If the vinyl gets dirty, use a soft, anti - static brush to clean it in a circular motion from the outside in. This will help keep the album sounding great for a long time.