His musical project refers to Nick Cave’s aesthetic in more than just name. Or Leonard Cohen or Nick Drake. Or of Tamino’s contemporaries. It’s no coincidence that he opened for his Belgian colleague.
But before Loverman was born, James went through a long musical training. As a child, he played traditional instruments such as the recorder and tuba and performed with Belgian brass bands. Later, after returning from a stint in Liverpool, he hung up the bass and started playing in the space-punk band Shht. He tried his hand at electronics in the duo Partners. But he found his true self in a solo songwriting project. It’s no coincidence that Loverman named his debut Lovesongs. Songs gnawed to the bone, presented in their naked beauty, where the seductive voice stands out. Often, the musician stands alone on stage, setting the rhythm with his tambourine and letting his sung poetry shine through. A true lover who takes care of every note.