It has been a solid five-year wait ever since the sophomore release of the Balthazar-associated solo act of the Belgian musician. “Ha Ha Heartbreak” marks a new chapter for Warhaus, stripping off the character he designed of himself, digging into existential doubts and pining over a broken love relationship, making his transformation a highly enjoyable symphony between melancholic gusts and groovy episodes.
For too long, Wuppertal has stood unnoticed in the shadow of Cologne and Düsseldorf. Time to take a look at its diverse, budding scene together with one of its most promising new bands.