KORINTHIANS (BE) is a post-wave band inspired by the music of artists such as Goose, Mogwai, The Soft Moon, Girls In Hawaii, Boytronic and Igor Strawinsky, blending 90s anger with 80s melancholy, darkwave with new romantics, indie with electronics.
"The Whimper" is a deeply emotional new wave, post-punk mid-tempo song that guides you to the struggle of being alone in situations when the whole world seems to be against you. Situations of anxiety, loneliness and, eventually, depression. Things that you think you can no longer bear.
The official video opens with a monochromatic palette, dominated by shadows and dimly lit images. Grainy footage flickers on the screen, redolent of noir films, adding to the mysterious atmosphere. Silhouettes of figures move in and out of focus, enhancing the sense of unease and tension.
"The Whimper" was created in loving memory of the band's good friend Tiemen Van Haver. Mattias De Backer of KORINTHIANS: "It was a song I thought was about myself, but now I think it describes the agony lived by a close friend of mine who died exactly one year ago. It is dedicated to him: “in loving memory of our good friend Tiemen Van Haver".
Well I adore the music: the synth combined with the guitar play and the vocals. It's a dark track, a bit typical dark wave from the 80's, placing them next to the other Belgian band of the moment: The Whispering Sons! Feel the sadness, darkness, feel the feelings that come with the lyrics, it's all real!
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