- Desert Island Cloud Jacob Bellens: Unearthing the Euphoria with ‘It Ain’t No Wonder’ and ‘Off My Meds’

In the enigmatic world of Nordic music, a true luminary lurks in the shadows, and that luminary is none other than Jacob Bellens. With the release of his sixth solo masterpiece, ‘Off My Meds,’ Bellens is poised to finally emerge from the depths of obscurity and captivate the hearts and minds of music aficionados far and wide. This acclaimed indie-pioneer from Copenhagen has bestowed upon us the melodic gem ‘It Ain’t No Wonder,’ a heartfelt ode born from the crucible of personal tribulations.

Jacob Bellens is no ordinary artist; he’s a brilliant experimental pop auteur with a voice that’s instantly recognizable and a musical curiosity that knows no bounds. Despite his unassuming demeanour, he has been a luminary on the Danish music scene for nearly two decades, making an indelible mark on the hearts of music enthusiasts.

Bellens has unveiled ‘Off My Meds,’ a deeply introspective album that took shape over two tumultuous years marked by a profound personal crisis. This period pushed him to the brink of exhaustion, forcing him to confront a world within himself that had remained concealed since his youth. Amid the emotional rollercoaster of highs and lows, creativity blossomed, offering exhilaration and trepidation.

“The album is a lyrical sonnet to embracing the hand life deals you. Its core revolves around self-care and the profound act of taking full responsibility for one’s life, refraining from using the past as an excuse for not truly living, regardless of how tragic or unique one’s circumstances may be,” Jacob Bellens reveals, offering a glimpse into the album’s thematic heart.

“‘It Ain’t No Wonder’ serves as an open letter to my daughter’s mother, an insight into the daily struggles she faces due to my presence in her life. It was penned during a time when I felt too fractured to love genuinely, too stubborn and too afraid to bare my soul – petrified of the consequences of revealing my true self to her,” Bellens continues, his vulnerability shining through.

Described as “a slightly ethereal banger with a dash of 90s breakbeat,” ‘It Ain’t No Wonder’ represents a shift in Bellens’ sonic landscape, as he draws inspiration from the realms of funk and 00’s R’n’B. ‘Off My Meds’ promises to be Bellens’ most direct and unfiltered work to date, a window into the depths of his artistic soul.

Jacob Bellens first entered the scene in 2004 with the electronic project Livstrompet, and from there, he released three critically acclaimed and exquisitely understated albums as part of the folk-duo, Murder. Beyond his solo endeavours, Bellens is renowned as the lead singer and songwriter for one of Denmark’s premier indie rock bands of the new millennium, I Got You On Tape, which has crafted five studio albums that have since achieved the status of cherished cult classics.

As ‘It Ain’t No Wonder’ tantalizes our auditory senses, we eagerly await the release of ‘Off My Meds’ and the deep musical voyage it promises to offer, cementing Jacob Bellens’ status as a musical savant no longer hidden in the shadows but shining brightly on the world stage.