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Pol

by Pol

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    Dutch New Wave duo ‘Pol’ drop their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP. Consisting of brothers Ruben and Matthijs Pol their latest 5-track offering looks to bring New Wave to the forefront once again with their dynamic take on the genre.

    The lead single off the EP ‘L’Amour Fait Mal’ exemplifies this sound, crafting a rich analogue soundscape of textured synth lines and driving drum beats that sit behind a characteristically wistful vocal performance that ties the track together. Speaking on the track Pol states “'L'Amour Fait Mal' is a harmonious blend of upbeat energy and poignant melancholy, encapsulating the essence of a new-wave love song.”

    Highley expressive in their songwriting the brothers took inspiration from their own personal experiences and self-exploration while writing the EP, examining personal challenges such as dealing with toxic masculinity and finding their place in the world, as well as the complex web of relationships with the people around them. Behind a backdrop of their alluring new wave sound sees Pol weave elements of post-punk and glam rock to create a compelling compesitions unique to them.

    Speak on the EP Pol explains, “Many of the songs carry deeper personal meanings beyond their initial simplicity. This emotional journey has been both heavy and rewarding, as we refused to settle for anything less than our best (with our current capabilities).”

    Based out of Amsterdam, Pol has released three singles from the EP to date, ‘Comme Ça’, ‘Boys Are’ and ‘Modern Strange Love’, garnering praise from the likes of Vogue Netherlands, CLASH Magazine and Record Of The Day to name a few while achieving over 1million streams across Spotify. Beyond music the two brothers channel forms of expression from their work in the high-fashion industry, modelling for various fashion houses (Saint Laurent, Gucci, Fendi, Valentino, Dior, to name a few). Now with the release of their debut EP, Pol looks to capitalise on their previous success as they aim to bring their own brand of new wave to the masses.
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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Black vinyl of Pol's debut EP "Pol" - 12" - 140 grams. Inner sleeve contains all lyrics. B-side contains all instrumentals.

    Tracklist Side A:
    1. L'Amour Fait Mal
    2. Sentimental Figures
    3. Comme Ça
    4. Modern Strange Love
    5. Boys Are

    Tracklist Side B:
    1. L'Amour Fait Mal (Instrumental)
    2. Sentimental Figures (Instrumental)
    3. Comme Ça (Instrumental)
    4. Modern Strange Love (Instrumental)
    5. Boys Are (Instrumental)

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Comme Ca 03:21
You do your make up in the dark As you’re strolling down the park Is there any light in darkness? I know you’re rich enough you might Do something else than make it right Is there any light in darkness? She walked in in silence And tried to see What I could see ‘though you feel just like me Can you feel How I should feel? Comme ça , Comme ça Oh do me like this, like that Comme ça , Comme ça Don’t be shy, to try I'll see You’re not really me Can’t you see? Comme ça , Comme ça Oh do me like this, like that What is real is undefined Common questions graze my mind Is there any light in darkness? You paint a picture with your eyes Doesn’t matter what it’s like Cause there is no light in darkness She walked in in silence And tried to see What I could see You said you feel just like me So can you feel How I should feel? There is more to find But there is more to hide There’s so much we could be Can’t you see? Comme ça , Comme ça Oh do me like this, like that Comme ça , Comme ça Don’t be shy, to try I'll see You’re not really me Can’t you see? Comme ça , Comme ça Oh do me like this, like that
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Modern Strange Love Tears are crawling We only wait to survive No, why don’t you please Give it to me? All I need to survive Speak your mind, nobody can deny Yet all we ever do is wait a long, long time Need your love before you paint it blue There is another time in which I’m meant to be with you run away with me (tonight) What can we do? L’amour toujours And you’re dancing Like you’re alright (You) seem to don’t mind goodbyes No escaping It’s mistaken Your routines break my mind Speak your mind, nobody can deny Yet all we ever do is wait a long, long time Need your love before you paint it blue There is another time in which I’m meant to be with you run away with me What can we do? L’amour toujours You’ve got to wait for me Modern Strange Love You got me feeling down Modern Strange Love Oh, you want attention now? Modern Strange Love Oh, what am I feeling now? Modern Strange Love (Ooh) x2
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Boys Are 03:00 video
One look in the mirror with my red eyes wearing nothing but glasses and a fake smile I gotta run run run again But where the fuck do I go? Sun’s out, but nobody seems to know Did we wait too long for us to change at all? Boys get Thrown out the window 'Cause boys are Symbols and shadows Boys get Thrown out the window ‘Cause boys are Symbols and shadows Moving on tippy toes through the isle I’d rather dress up than man up for a while No don’t wanna run, run, run, again to where I’ve been before I’ve lost blood but fine with losing more Did we wait too long, for us to change at all? Boys get Thrown out the window ‘Cause boys are Symbols and shadows Boys get Thrown out the window ‘Cause boys are Symbols and shadows Boys get Thrown out the window ‘Cause boys are Symbols and shadows Boys get Thrown out the window ‘Cause boys are Symbols and shadows

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released August 25, 2023

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Pol Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dutch siblings Ruben Pol and Matthijs Pol are bringing back New Wave in 2022 as ‘Pol’. Inspired by artists like Visage, The Cure, Japan, New Order, Depeche Mode and Duran Duran, to name a few, Ruben and Matthijs started writing and producing music together that fully connects with this artistic period in time. ... more

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