Endless Dive’s latest album Souvenances is less about nostalgia and more about transformation. With the departure of two founding members, Pierre Van Vlaenderen and Nathan Mondez were left to reconfigure their creative process, moving from collaborative band sessions to an intimate, production-heavy approach.
The result is an album that leans into classical guitar, electronic flourishes, and field recordings sourced from old VHS tapes of their childhood—an introspective shift from their past post-rock output.
To coincide with the album’s release, we are featuring an exclusive playlist curated by the duo, revealing the artists who shaped Souvenances. Check it out further down below this article.
It’s a snapshot of influences that break away from the usual post–rock references. Saya Gray, Adrianne Lenker, and Ben Howard sit alongside Suicideboys and Balthazar, marking a distinct departure from the Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky comparisons that once defined Endless Dive’s sound.
While the album’s sonic evolution leans into a more introspective and detailed production style, Endless Dive hasn’t abandoned their live energy.
Their upcoming release show at Botanique in Brussels on March 15, 2025, will see them performing as a four-piece, ensuring that the raw intensity of their earlier work carries into their new material.
The use of VHS-sourced samples further reinforces the album’s theme of reconstructing memory. Souvenances isn’t just about looking back; it’s about repurposing the past into something tangible, shaping it into a new form rather than simply reminiscing.
With this album, Endless Dive sidesteps the well-trodden paths of post-rock and forges something more personal. The curated playlist below offers a deeper understanding of the album’s DNA, providing an open door to the influences that shaped this transformation.
For those expecting another dose of instrumental post-rock in the vein of their earlier releases, Souvenances might surprise you. But for those willing to step into this new chapter, there’s a depth here that demands closer listening.
Check out the list of their inspirations below!
Pierre:
SAYA GRAY – EMPATHY 4 BETHANY
Her album 19 Masters is my favourite album in the last decade. In my opinion, the album sounds quite ‘homemade’ and ‘handcrafted,’ and I think that gives it incredible charm. She is clearly the one who made me want to start playing classical guitar and to give our album that ‘handcrafted’ feel, as if a child had made it.
ADRIANNE LENKER – DISAPPEAR
One of my favorite guitarists, I love the softness that emanates from her guitar.
VRAELL – BETWEEN
Such a good guitarist. It sounds like there are 2 ou 3 guitars playing at the same time, but no, it’s just him playing so many parts at the same time!
Nathan:
SUICIDE BOYS – 1000 BLUNTS
I was heavily inspired by trap/emo rap music, like Suicideboys and Ghostemane, to create my drums. I added percussion, cymbals, and acoustic drums.
BALTHAZAR – Sand (album)
This Balthazar album is, for me, a reference in terms of production. Everything sounds amazing, and it’s full of subtle details. With each listen, you discover something new. An incredible album from start to finish.
BEN HOWARD – I Forget Where We Were
Ben Howard has been a big influence on me for the past few years. The long build-ups, the powerful moments in his songs, the reverbs that envelop each instrument to almost create a single sound—all of this makes him a true reference in my opinion.
