Starting out in the city of Maastricht (NL), Solomon laid down the foundation for a hopeful and promising future by means of many live performances and a loyal fanbase. In 2019, the Maastricht-based Bruis festival paved the way to nearby Germany and Belgium, Popronde 2022, and ESNS 2023. These adventurous strides mark the beginning of a new journey, letting those who enjoy their music travel along to experience the band’s evolved sound. Their new songs are memorable and immersive; smooth, edgy and full of character. Eager to perform and to tread new grounds, Solomon go their own way in the world of alternative/indie, following in the footsteps of such bands as Elbow, Bon Iver, The National, Editors and Radiohead.

The debut album – It’s All Downhill From Here – was released on January 20th 2023. It’s a personal and adventurous retelling of the journey that the band has been undertaking for the past three years, with none of the ups and downs, dreams and disappointments left untapped. The songs are brimming with atmosphere and melancholy, inviting the listener into a world of introspective exploration, though always with a soothing message of hope.

Though the band started on their own, writing and arranging the music that was soon to become their debut album, they were thrilled to welcome Christopher Elms (Björk, Ben Howard, Alanis Morissette) on board, who recorded the album together with the band and mixed it in his Stockholm-based studio. The band also sought out master engineer Tim Debney (Thom Yorke, Mumford & Sons, Bastille, Keane).

Koen de Witte (Vocals/Co-producer): ”We tried to go for a sound as wide as the ocean, allowing a diversity of tone and timbre that makes an album complete. We aim to take the listener on an emotional journey. An intense and intimate personal experience that eventually leaves people in a place of inner peace and quietude.”

Ido Ulmer (Keys/Co-producer): “I'm quite proud we've managed to make it sound fresh, intense, and divers in moods. The album can be quiet and serene, hearing your friend's footsteps in the gravel next to you, and shift entirely to great chaos with screaming guitars, driving electronic beats and rich synths. We try to take you on a journey, and I hope we succeeded.”