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ALMERO Unveils Captivating Visuals For Brand New Single ‘Babel’


Almero, the talented Afrikaans singer-songwriter, is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated new single and accompanying music video, titled 'Babel’. This latest offering showcases Almero's unique musical style, captivating storytelling, and his unwavering commitment to delivering heartfelt, authentic Afrikaans music to his dedicated fan base. With his soulful vocals and poetic lyrics, Almero has quickly become a beloved figure in the Afrikaans music scene. Drawing inspiration from his personal experiences, Almero crafts songs that resonate deeply with listeners.

His ability to seamlessly blend traditional Afrikaans melodies with modern musical elements sets him apart as a true musical innovator, as well as his unique blend of Lo-Fi and acoustic genre's. The new single, Babel, is a powerful representation of Almero's artistic evolution.

The song explores themes of love and life in the city, as well as our inability in life to say what we really want to, especially in the fast moving cities. Through heartfelt and introspective lyrics, Almero invites listeners into his world, sharing his emotions and experiences of learning to say what we mean, in a way that is both relatable and deeply moving.

The music video is a simplistic artistic expression of the longing and nostalgia that the lyrics speak of, and also features the busy city Almero currently finds himself living in – Johannesburg

Filmed and edited by Almero's brother and long-time collaborator, Nico Welgemoed. The brothers have created music videos since Almero's start in the industry, that interpret his music both uniquely and cinematically.