Belgian drummer and producer Antoine Pierre is at the forefront of innovation with VAAGUE, a project that constantly challenges musical boundaries. Known for his collaborations with URBEX, Next.Ape, Philip Catherine, and Joshua Redman, Pierre has always sought to fuse diverse sounds and ideas. This spirit of experimentation has only deepened through his residencies at VOLTA and Le Botanique, where his sound evolved into something uniquely his own.

With his debut album Oktopus Mekaniks, VAAGUE takes listeners on a journey through his creative mind, effortlessly blending live drums with cutting-edge electronics. Drawing influence from pioneers like Squarepusher, Clark, Flying Lotus, and Thom Yorke, the album is an exploration of rhythm and atmosphere. Each track is a conversation between the organic and the synthetic, creating a space where drum-and-bass, ambient textures, and club rhythms coexist in harmony.

More than just a collection of songs, Oktopus Mekaniks is an exploration of sound itself—intricate and layered yet infectious. The album flows with ease, moving from ambient soundscapes to the intensity of jungle beats, all anchored by VAAGUE's signature drumming. It’s an invitation to step into a world of endless creative possibility, where improvisation and technology converge to create something truly unique.