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Suzan & Freek announce new album: 'Created when life suddenly took a different turn'

Suzan & Freek announce new album: 'Created when life suddenly took a different turn'

Musical duo Suzan & Freek have announced a new album arriving on November 13, reflecting on the profound personal changes in their lives following Freek's terminal lung cancer diagnosis. The record features ten songs, including their latest single Pijnstiller, which document their recent experiences with love, new parenthood, and adversity.

The Dutch musical duo Suzan & Freek have announced the upcoming release of a new album, which is scheduled to be available on November 13. The musicians revealed that this collection of songs was created during a challenging period in their lives, as Freek was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer last year. According to the couple, the album serves as a way to process their experiences, covering themes of love, the arrival of their son Sef, and the difficulties they have faced since the diagnosis.

Following the recent announcement of their new single Pijnstiller, the duo confirmed during a radio appearance on Qmusic that the album will feature ten tracks in total. While two songs, Halverwege and Niemand, have been released previously, the project includes eight new compositions. The pair expressed that music has provided them with stability and a medium to articulate their emotions during the last eighteen months as they navigate their personal circumstances.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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