Release date: July 18, 2025
This album presents a curated selection of 2 Meter Sessions recorded between 2016 and 2022 by the Belgian band Marble Sounds. Fronted by Pieter Van Dessel, Marble Sounds creates introspective indie pop characterized by emotional depth and melodic sophistication. Their sound combines delicate vocals with rich, textured arrangements, incorporating influences from chamber pop, post-rock, and ambient electronica.
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Marble Sounds, led by Belgian musician Pieter Van Dessel, crafts introspective indie pop marked by emotional subtlety and melodic finesse. His music blends delicate vocals with lush arrangements, drawing from elements of chamber pop, post-rock, and ambient electronica. Songs often unfold with cinematic pacing, combining piano, strings, and guitar-driven textures to create a sound that is both intimate and expansive.
Since the breakout success of “Leave a Light On” in 2013, Marble Sounds has built a loyal following across Europe, with acclaimed singles like “Quiet” and “Axolotl” receiving extensive radio play. The project’s self-titled fifth album earned a rare 5-star review from Humo magazine.
TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source
| Side A | Song | Session date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quiet | February 3, 2022 |
| 2 | Tout Et Partout | November 12, 2018 |
| 3 | Keep Repeating | July 18, 2019 |
| 4 | (How It’s Going To) End | February 3, 2022 |
| Side B | Song | Session date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speeches | November 12, 2018 |
| 2 | Axolotl | February 3, 2022 |
| 3 | These Paintings Never Dry | February 3, 2022 |
| 4 | Leave A Light On | January 15, 2016 |
SESSION CREDITS
January 15, 2016 | Session #1574
Recording location: ESNS festival, Groningen
Sound engineer: Menno Wolthuis
Marble Sounds
Pieter van Dessel (vocals / piano)
Renée Sys (vocals)
Gianni Marzo (guitar)
Brecht Plasschaert (rhodes)
November 12, 2018 | Session #1687 en 1688
Recording location: MCO studio 2, Hilversum
Sound engineer: Marcel Korfage
Marble Sounds
Pieter van Dessel (vocals / guitar)
Gianni Marzo (pedal steel)
Brecht Plasschaert (rhodes / keyboards)
Frederik Bastiaensen (bass)
Matthijs Vanderleen (drums)
Beatrijs De Klerk (violin)
Stefan Wellens (viola)
February 3, 2022 | Session #1811
Recording location: AVRO 9, Hilversum
Sound engineer: Han Nuijten
Marble Sounds
Pieter van Dessel (vocals / piano)
Renée Sys (vocals)
Gianni Marzo (guitar / vocals)
Brecht Plasschaert (rhodes / keyboards)
Gert Van Mulders (bass / vocals)
Matthijs Vanderleen (drums)
Beatrijs De Klerk (violin)
Stefan Wellens (viola)
Sam Faes (cello)