ML Buch - Sergeant

"ML Buch shows a remarkable understanding of our sci-fi present by crafting futuristic songs that, at their emotional core, feel timeless."

ML Buch is Marie Louise Buch, a Copenhagen-based composer, producer, guitarist and vocalist. Following debut EP ‘Fleshy’ in 2017 she released her critically acclaimed album ‘Skinned’ on Danish imprint Anyines in 2020. ‘Suntub’ is her second full length release, a double album consisting of 15 tracks, was released in October 2023 on cult new label 15 love.

In her compositional practice ML Buch sketches up her music in an almost architectural way. The raw material is generated through immersion in playing and assembling as a way of triggering random magic. Her live performances, both in solo and group formations, is reflective of her love of combining 7-string electric guitars in open tunings with synthetic instruments and electronic experiments.

ML Buch has performed at the likes of ICA (London, UK), Volksbühne (Berlin, DE), Pitchfork Paris Avant-Garde (Paris, FR), Roskilde Festival (Roskilde, Denmark), ZDB (Lisbon, PT), Fuchsbau Arts Festival (Hannover, DE) and the sound and vision programme at CPH:DOX, as well as performing as part of Laurie Anderson’s Talking Choir project.

She has also completed commissioned work with poet Ingvild Lothe and contributed to releases by artists including CTM, Jura, and Astrid Sonne (with whom she’s also performed live).

Sergeant

Sergeant is the Brussels abstract punk band of composing cineast Benjamin Cools, search-singing actor Ferre Marnef & sonic angle Geraldine Vanspauwen. With scissors and flutes, Sergeant composes his sampled self around the abyss of pop music.

Like editing a movie, they cut sonic scenes into new adventures. On stage, they string the krauty music to experimental heights, influenced by improvised flute skats and performative sing-alongs. Sergeant's self-titled debut was released on STROOM last year, where they will also release a follow-up next year.