AlascA – Ophelia ( Folk / Pop )

AlascA release new single – Ophelia

AlascA’s new single Ophelia is like a comet—romantic and dazzling at first sight, but far more complex the closer you get. Its tapestry of sound is as folky as it is powerful, with lyrics that reveal a depth far beyond the initial impression of a simple love song.

Peel away the layers, and Ophelia becomes something else entirely. It’s not just about love; it’s about the existential weight of youth, doubt, absence, and death. The song invites listeners to interpret it in their own way—yet one thing is certain: AlascA is back.

Between 2010 and 2020, AlascA became the leading alternative folk voice from the Netherlands. Their career was marked by constant reinvention, reminiscent of Bowie’s chameleon-like artistry.

• Actors & Liars (2012): a debut filled with romantic, introverted magic.

• Prospero (2015): spaghetti western influences and cinematic soundscapes.

• Plea for Peace (2018): prophetic protest songs with biting social commentary.

With each release, the band pushed themselves into new creative territory, making most of their first decade feel like a dream come true.

It Wasnt Easy

Fronted by singer-songwriter Frank Bond, AlascA worked with Grammy Award-winning producer Alan Branch, signed a UK record deal, and stormed onto the scene with their charting 2012 debut. They received BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 airplay, toured across Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and England, and shared stages with legends like Sinéad O’Connor at iconic venues including O2 Academy, Sage Gateshead, Dublin Castle, and Amsterdam’s Paradiso Main Stage.

Yet despite critical acclaim—from DJs, journalists, and fans alike—AlascA never fully broke through to a mainstream audience. When the pandemic hit, the band decided to take a well-earned break.

The Return..

Now, after a five-year hiatus, AlascA returns older, wiser, and more certain of their identity. As Frank Bond puts it:

“When you know who you are, you do not need to re-invent yourself anymore. You have become the invention.”

This clarity shines through in Ophelia—a song that embodies both intimacy and universality, personal reflection and cosmic scale. It’s a return not just to form, but to purpose.

With past praise from Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2), Chris Hawkings (BBC Radio 6), and Steve Bennett (Acoustic Magazine), anticipation is high. And with Ophelia, AlascA prove they remain one of the most unique and thoughtful voices in alternative folk today.