STRETCH//RELATIONS by Zeki Jindyl

"might just be one of the most eclectic and original voices in modern music (...) Zeki Jindyl deserves all the spotlight he can get" (Everything is Noise, US)

STRETCH//RELATIONS marks the debut solo album of composer Zeki Jindyl, showcasing his exploration of cross-genre aesthetics and the musical common denominators shaped by the diverse sounds of his upbringing. The album is a musical investigation of relationships - personal, observed, and imagined - and seeks to understand how these connections influence and break apart. Musically, STRETCH//RELATIONS blends genres such as modern R&B, jazz, experimental electronic, ambient, post-metal and avant-rock into a cohesive yet fragmented collage that mirrors Zeki’s identity as an artist. Rooted in intuition and experimentation, Zeki’s compositions are inspired by visual arts, approaching music as a repetitive and exploratory process, akin to painting the same subject multiple times to uncover its essence. Melodies emerge from improvisational fragments, stitched into cohesive themes, while structural transitions blend harmonic techniques with intricate sound design.

The project emerged during Zeki’s parental leave, a period that allowed him to reflect deeply on his musical aspirations. The resulting lineup includes Þór Arnarsson (guitar, vocals), Laust Moltesen Andreassen (guitar, vocals) and Oliver Nehammer (drums, vocals). Each member brings a distinctive approach, from Þór’s engineering mindset to Laust’s ability to merge west-african traditions with dusty rock textures, and Oliver’s jazz and punk influences. STRETCH//RELATIONS is a deeply emotional and immersive experience that defies easy categorization.

Zeki Jindyl is a Copenhagen-based saxophonist, singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer. Drawing from R&B, jazz, ambient, post-metal and arabic folk - blending ambient minimalism with intricate rhythmic interplay and immersive sound design - Zeki crafts collage-like compositions that balance melodic fragments with experimental textures, embracing imperfection and unconventional structures.