Closer To The Edge - Album

Ronalda

Flyleaf - All around me

i heart you sped up

Just Your Doll (Slowed)

Cascada - Ready or not (slowed)

all I wanted was you hoodtrap;slowed- (prodwhite)

Vera is the beating heart of the album. A subtle blend of timeless pop-rock and atmospheric textures, the track captivates from the very first notes and never lets go. Driven by a powerful chorus, an emotive vocal performance, and arrangements of rare clarity, it has all the makings of a future classic. With an intentional nod to Fizz’s "Close One", Vera weaves a connection between contemporary influences and Esplanada’s own distinct sonic identity.

Vera

In "Black Tainted Heart", Esplanada delivers a tense and mesmerizing track, where the guitars cut like flashes of lightning and the bass pulses like a heart on the edge. The impassioned vocals explore the shadows and light of a scarred soul that still stands tall. Balancing rock intensity with emotional depth, it’s a song that strikes as much as it soothes, leaving a lasting mark in its wake.

Black Tainted Heart

When progressive rock plays along with a blazing Tcha Tcha Tcha.
Sensual rhythm, razor-sharp guitars, dramatic build-up: Esplanada invents the groove you never saw coming.
Get ready to dance… but on shifting ground.
With "Queen Of Fire", Esplanada delivers searing rock that is both sensual and cutting. 

Queen Of Fire

With "Do You Remember", Esplanada delivers taut, in-your-face rock. Sharp riffs, a driving bass, and relentless drums push the track forward like a race against time, never easing up. A pure burst of energy that confirms the most powerful side of Esplanada’s second album.

Do You Remember

In "Someone New", Esplanada captures the fragile moment of self-reinvention. Carried by crystalline guitar, enveloping bass, and heartfelt vocals, the track is a musical meditation on transformation and introspection. A piece of great delicacy, moving as much for what it says as for what it leaves unsaid.

Someone New

Esplanada is a French-Dutch project produced in Paris (France).

Born from the meeting of three musicians with complementary backgrounds, Esplanada has developed a distinctive sonic identity: immersive, melodic, and cinematic alternative rock.
The band is made up of:
•	Ray Van D — Vocals and guitars, lyricist, a compelling performer with a voice instantly recognizable.
•	Philippe M — Composer, multi-instrumentalist (bass, guitars, keyboards), and the architect of the band’s soundscapes.
+	Tony Morra — Drums and percussions, master of organic groove and rhythmic precision.
+	Killian Cruiser: Keyboards
Their music flows between the emotional depth of The National, the atmospheric boldness of Radiohead, and the progressive power of Porcupine Tree, while retaining its own distinct identity. Each song unfolds like a story, with a carefully crafted dramatic arc, precise arrangements, and a focus on nuance.
With their second album, the duo affirms a universe where tension meets serenity, shadow meets light, and energy meets contemplation — an invitation to immerse oneself in a sonic journey that leaves a lasting impression.

New album: Closer to The Edge (09/2025)
New single: Lapsus (12/2024)
New single: Temporary Souls (08/2024)
New album: Burning Bridges (06/2024)

Recorded in Paris, Warsaw, Algarve, Nashville, Miami
Mixed by Przemek Daniłowicz at Quality Studio, Warsaw
Master: ColorSound Studio, Paris
Lyrics: Ray Van D (NL)
Music: Philippe M. (FR)
contact: philippem@artsypop.net