Interviews About Albums: KASCHALOT - Anemoia (2025)

In this new interview, we sat down with the Estonian Math Rock/Post-Rock band KASCHALOT to ask questions about their album, "Anemoia".

1. What can you say about "Anemoia"?

Anemoia was originally envisioned as something more airy and easygoing, but the times we live in ended up shaping its mood. It became impossible to ignore the atmosphere around us, and we chose to embrace that influence rather than resist it. As a result, Anemoia turned out more aggressive and—dare we say—more "screamo" in nature compared to our previous works.

2. What is the meaning of the album title?

Anemoia, as a term, means nostalgia for a time or event you haven't personally witnessed. So for us, it's a reflection on all the music we love, but wasn't contemporary with our conscious selves. It can be either classical music from centuries ago, or also more recent acts that disappeared before we discovered them.

3. Which one is the composer of the album?

All the songs are written by our guitarist, Aleksandr, with some final touches added in the rehearsal room.

4. If you had to pick one song, which one would you pick?

I'd probably pick Neon Dreams, since it carries all the elements that I think are relevant about this record - distinguishable harmonies, technicality, and plenty of heaviness.

5. Is there a special message in "Anemoia"?If there is what it is?

As kids who grew up in the very late '80s and early post-Soviet '90s, we were the first generation told we could “dream big” and had endless possibilities—but with little guidance on how to seize them. Anemoia is our way of exploring and paying tribute to that “false nostalgia”—the punk rock culture we only discovered in the '90s–'00s, despite it being decades old elsewhere. It’s a genre surprisingly young in our part of the world, yet deeply rooted in the West.

6. Are there some lyrics that you'd love to share?

Since all the songs are instrumental, we try to say everything with our music and let the listener interpret it in their own way.

7. Which inspirations have been important for this album? Like musically or friends, family, someone you'd love to thank especially?

Even though Estonia’s underground scene is small, it’s filled with unique and dedicated artists. We’d love to highlight a few from the younger generation—C.C., Borm Bubu, Mariin K, Buzhold, and Vesi Päästab, as well as Kitty Florentine and The Nonconceptual Art Club. Despite the challenges and limited resources, musicians here continue to push boundaries and deliver powerful work.

8. Something to add?

Thank you for the interview, and see you on the road!