Secret Molecules is a new band whose members are all seasoned musicians that have played in numerous other Dutch bands from the city of Dordrecht, a city just south of Rotterdam. The core of the band consists of Otto van Gemert, singer/guitarist of Fervid and Black Tie Electrons, Casper Rosenquist, drummer of Fervid, Weissmuller and L'Appel du Vide, and Ton van der Kolk, bassist in bands like The Soul Snatchers, Trio Koko and The Jazzinvaders. Also contributing to the sound of Secret Molecules are Eefje Mesker, (backing vocals, also sings in Door Visser), Govert van der Kolm (hammond organ, also plays in King of the World) and Edwin in't Veld (guitarist, session musician, ED).
Opportunities
Because of a lack of gigs due to Corona, the Molecules had time on their hands and decided to put it to good use. They joined forces and wrote lots of inspired material, more than enough to book a studio and to produce a fresh and exciting debut album.
The album - which will be released in the summer of 2022 - is brimful of compact, catchy songs that have smart harmonies, big choruses and slick chord progressions. You will want to turn up your radio and let this record be the soundtrack of your summer!
Secret Molecules are influenced by bands and artists like Tom Petty, The Beatles, Teenage Fanclub, The Jayhawks, The Smiths, Travelling Wilburys, REM, Crowded House etc.
You can find more Secret Molecules links via
linktr.ee/secretmolecules
Secret Molecules is:
Otto Van Gemert - lead vocals, guitars, production
Casper Rosenquist - drums, keys, percussion
Ton van der Kolk - bass, guitars, keys, percussion, production
Additional Musicians
Eefje Mesker - backing vocals
Govert van der Kolm - hammond organ
Edwin in ’t Veld - guitar
Timothy 'Phil Martin' van der Holst - mix
Edwin in ’t Veld - mastering
Matthew Adeney - artwork
We hope you enjoy listening to what we think is a fantastic new addition to our label and the Dutch alternative pop/rock scene and we would love to hear or read about what you think of Secret Molecules.