CORECASS "Tar" LP

Comprising eight ardent tracks, this album seamlessly blends dark-ambient, post-rock, neo-classical, and electronica genres. Notable guest appearances by Colin H. van Eeckhout (Amenra, CHVE), Ercüment Kasalar (MOOR), and Barbara Lüdde add a distinctive touch, enhancing the album's unique and evocative sound.

Thematically, TAR draws upon imagery of the natural world as a ftting metaphor to demonstrate the narrative of dissolution and renewal. This is refected in the cover designby Fabian Bremer and perfectly captured in Jenny Bewer's photography, producing a marvelously realised vision. At times the instrumentation is minimalist in approach, choosing to focus on a melancholic piano melody and haunting vocals with a considered restraint for full emotive effectiveness, such as in the song Sørunej. At other times, sounds are bursting forth with an urgency that showcases the contrasting capabilities andcompositional maturity present in the artful songwriting. Disrupt and the title track Tar are two key songs in which we are given an insight into the darkest parts of the soul, both lyrically and sonically.

Expressing a painful yet highly relatable subject matter, CORECASS has successfully managed to capture the true essence of an individual's journey through existential despair to restoration and growth, culminating in a tender yet empowering climax. With each release, CORECASS continues to evolve, offering a rich and immersive auditory experience that challenges and captivates listeners. TAR sees Lüdde create a timeless body of work and an essential musical companion for those searching for meaning, connection, and value in an increasingly fragmented world. One particular message comes to the forefront of this complex and highly personal work, one which shimmers through the cracks of its surface: "People are the anchors that hold you."

CORECASS, the brainchild of musician, songwriter, and artist Elinor Lüdde, stands as a testament to creative freedom and musical innovation. Since its inception in 2014, Lüdde has released one album and two EPs, consistently pushing the envelope of conventional music. Rooted in a neo-classical approach, CORECASS transcends traditional boundaries by blending piano, organ, drums, harp and electric guitar into a dark, atmospheric, and cinematic soundscape that defes clichés and explores new creative limits.

The debut album Sacer marked the beginning of this versatile project, showcasing Lüdde's free-spirited creativity. Just two years later, in 2016, the digital EP Quasar furthersolidifed her unique profle. Following the impactful single Magma (2018), CORECASS released the critically acclaimed album V O I D in 2020 through Golden Antenna Records. CORECASS has shared the stage with renowned acts like Amenra, Jo Quail, Ben Frost, Moritz Fasbender, and Hendrik Otremba. In 2024 she performed at prestigious events like dunk!festival and Culthe Fest.