Wixel

Indie / Electronica / Ambient

Zaventem, Belgium

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About

Wixel is the indietronica outfit of young Belgian Wim Maesschalck. His music can be described as a warm & organic mix of acoustic instruments and gentle electronic treatments with a lot of care for detail and subtle nuances. Comparisons have been made to bands ranging from Hood to Fennesz, from Manyfingers to Sigur Rós. After several releases on small European CD-R labels like Soundzfromnowhere and Mechanized Mind, spring 2006 saw the release of Wixel's debut 'Heart'. The album generated quite some attention and resulted in several shows and appearances on compilations, including the Domino sampler that came free with the renowned British magazine Wire.

Autumn 2007 brought a first 7inch, a UK tour and a new (already sold out) EP called 'Herfst'. A new full length is planned for 2008. Wixel has played countless shows in various formations; from introvert laptop sets to 'unplugged' acoustic gigs with a full band. In Belgium he has shared the stage with bands like Xiu Xiu, Greg Davis, Explosions In The Sky, Jel, Alias, Radian, Désormais, Amusement Parks on Fire, ... in dusty basements, fancy discotheques, clubs and big art centres. He's played a few shows in neighbouring countries too, including a handful of shows in Luxembourg, the Netherlands & the UK.

In 2007 Wixel turned into a three piece with Ulrike Dragon on bass (and stuff) and Nil Ramos filling the drum (and stuff) duties.