FAR HORIZONS AND PANORAMIC AMBITIONS
Dutch five-piece Lesoir have been steadily gathering momentum over the last 15 years, and they hope to build on that with their latest release, Push Back The Horizon. Vocalist/ instrumentalist Maartje Meessen and guitarist Ingo Dassen discuss the creation of their sixth album, working with Muse’s production team, and their dream of bringing their intricate music to new audiences.
Words: Gary Mackenzie
Lesoir are evolving, and we can’t wait to hear what they come up with next.
Images: Harry Heuts
“The lyrics on Push Back The Horizon are about everyday things like our relationships, about society changing and about the end of mankind if we don’t fight for it.”
Maartje Meessen
Developing their particular combination of melodic art-rock, pop-infused prog and metallic heft since 2010, Dutch five-piece Lesoir are deep into a slow-build campaign to promote their sixth album, Push Back The Horizon. When Prog catches up with main composer and guitarist Ingo Dassen and lyricist, lead vocalist, flutist and pianist Maartje Meessen in their hometown of Maastricht, it’s the eve of a couple of live shows in the UK.
“Busy… very busy,” says Dassen with a sigh. “Last-minute stuff to do, arranging the band, the backline, doing all the paperwork so they allow us to cross the border!” he says laughing.