The current lineup of Novelists consists of Florestan Durand on guitar, Amael Durand on drums, Nicolas Delestrade on bass guitar, and Pierre Danel on guitar, who joined the band in 2021. Previously, Charles-Henri Teule served as a guitarist from 2013 to 2018, while Matteo Gelsomino was the lead vocalist from 2013 to 2020, later replaced by Tobias Rische from 2020 to 2023.
Novelists was formed in 2013 by brothers Amael and Florestan Durand. They were soon joined by Matteo Gelsomino, Nicolas Delestrade, and Charles-Henri Teule, following the dissolution of their previous band, A Call to Sincerity. In April 2014, the band released a demo featuring six songs. In July 2015, they signed with the record label Arising Empire, and in November of that year, their debut studio album, "Souvenirs," was released.
The band gained further recognition in June 2017 when they released the single "The Light, the Fire" and embarked on a tour with While She Sleeps and Northlane. Shortly after, they signed with SharpTone Records and released their second studio album, "Noir," in September 2017. Novelists continued their musical journey and released their third studio album, titled "C'est La Vie," in January 2020.
In April 2020, the band announced the departure of Matteo Gelsomino as the vocalist and initiated an online audition process to find a replacement. In October 2020, Tobias Rische, formerly of Alazka, was unveiled as the new vocalist. The band also signed with Out of Line Music in November 2020 and released the single "Lost Cause." They followed it up with two more singles in 2021, namely "Terrorist" and "Do You Really Wanna Know?"
Throughout their career, Novelists has showcased a metalcore sound infused with progressive metal and djent influences. They are recognized for their emphasis on clean vocals rather than screamed vocals, a deviation from traditional metalcore practices.
In 2022, Novelists released two additional singles, "Smoke Signals" and "Heretic," the latter featuring Florian Salfati from the band LANDMVRKS. On April 6, 2023, the band announced Tobias Rische's departure via their Instagram page.
Their fourth album, "Déjà Vu," was released on September 2, 2022, through Out of Line Records. The album introduced Pierre Danel as a permanent guitarist and showcased Novelists' penchant for accessible, pop-oriented approaches to heavy music. The album's songwriting demonstrated the band's ability to craft memorable hooks and satisfying choruses, with occasional mellow guitar passages adding depth to their sound.
On 6 April 2023, Novelists announced on their Instagram page that Rische had left the band. In September, it was announced that Camille Contreras was taking over vocal duties
2. Novelists is a music collective from Thompson, Canada. The collective consists of Alex King (vocals, percussions), Dollah 69 (vocals, guitars, keys) and Papyrus (vocals, keys, percussions, bass) and Sean Sean (keys).
Echoes
Novelists Lyrics
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through all my troubles,
I need a break.
This can't go on and on,
I'm near from the breaking point,
get me out of my routine.
My life is a mess,
then how could i even change myself?
.Yeah how could I change?
I gotta believe in myself,
rely on my feelings.
Just let me see the dawn
I'll find a way through the morning,
a life for the night and some hope in this promise.
My demons entertain me
when i'm haunted by all your murmurs.
My mind tends to break (by itself).
I revel in illegible images.
Oh God is laughing like a fucking brat who plays over an anthill.
yeah, I do pray, I pray to stay outta reach,
(far from his eyes).
I sway with that bottle of brandy in hand.
I'm alleviating my soul when I drift through the void.
I have to say that all this is all making me deeply sick
it echoes in my head.
To save things never been part of my plans so I should just play dead but that's not my type.
Even sell my soul won't make a difference,
that's never ending. (never ending)
I'll sing as long as I don't know where where I'm going to end.
Just met me see the dawn,
I'll find a way through the morning,
a life for the nights, a shelter in the glitter of all these lights.
If you let me... see the dawn
I'll find a way through the morning,
a life for the night and a meaning at all this.
I'll find a meaning at all this.
The lyrics of Novelists's song Echoes express the singer's inner turmoil and their desire for change. They feel overwhelmed and trapped in their current routine and lifestyle, and the stress is taking a toll on their mental health. They express their frustration about how difficult it is to change their life when it feels like it's too late. They ask God to stay out of reach and turn to alcohol to numb their pain. However, despite all the difficulties, they remain hopeful that they will find a way through the darkness and find meaning in their life.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and vulnerability. The singer is struggling to cope with their problems and is looking for a way out. They are aware that change is not easy, but they are determined to find a new path forward. The song is an anthem of hope and resilience, urging listeners to stay strong in the face of adversity and keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always striving to see clearly through all my troubles,
I'm constantly trying to gain clarity even in difficult times.
I need a break.
I require some rest from the challenges I'm facing.
This can't go on and on,
The current situation is unsustainable.
I'm near from the breaking point,
I'm at the precipice of breaking down.
get me out of my routine.
I need to escape the monotony of my daily life.
My life is a mess,
My life is in disarray.
and if it's a little bit late to change it,
If it's too late to change my circumstances,
then how could i even change myself?
How could I transform myself in the face of adversity?
.Yeah how could I change?
Is it even possible for me to change?
I gotta believe in myself,
I need to have faith in my abilities.
rely on my feelings.
I need to trust my instincts.
Just let me see the dawn
Give me a chance to see the start of a new day.
I'll find a way through the morning,
I'll figure out how to overcome obstacles during the day.
a life for the night and some hope in this promise.
I seek a fulfilling life and hope for the future amidst all the challenges.
My demons entertain me
My inner turmoil gives me something to focus on.
when i'm haunted by all your murmurs.
When I can't escape the negative voices in my head.
My mind tends to break (by itself).
My own thoughts sometimes cause me to feel mentally shattered.
I revel in illegible images.
I find comfort in obscure or hard to interpret thoughts.
Oh God is laughing like a fucking brat who plays over an anthill.
I feel like God is mocking me relentlessly.
yeah, I do pray, I pray to stay outta reach,
Despite feeling inadequate, I still seek solace in prayer to avoid negative outcomes.
(far from his eyes).
To avoid being judged by a higher power.
I sway with that bottle of brandy in hand.
I find temporary relief by consuming alcohol.
I'm alleviating my soul when I drift through the void.
I find temporary peace in a mental state of nothingness.
I have to say that all this is all making me deeply sick
All of this overwhelming negativity is causing me significant distress.
it echoes in my head.
These feelings and thoughts are constantly replaying in my mind.
To save things never been part of my plans so I should just play dead but that's not my type.
I never expected to be in this position, so giving up is not my character.
Even sell my soul won't make a difference,
Even if I were to make a significant sacrifice, it wouldn't change the outcome.
that's never ending. (never ending)
This cycle of negativity and challenges seems like it will never stop.
I'll sing as long as I don't know where where I'm going to end.
I'll keep pushing through even if I don't know what the final outcome will be.
a life for the nights, a shelter in the glitter of all these lights.
I seek a fulfilling and protected life in the midst of all the chaos.
If you let me... see the dawn
If given the chance, I believe I can overcome my current situation.
a life for the night and a meaning at all this.
I seek a life with purpose amidst all the challenges I'm facing.
I'll find a meaning at all this.
I'll discover a reason for everything I'm going through.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matt�o Buil-Gelsomino, Ama�l Sebastien Leonard Durand, Florestan Jean Remi Durand, Amael Sebastien Leonard Durand, Matteo Buil-Gelsomino
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@maximilianoadriancorrea100
"Echoes"
I'm always striving to see clearly
Through all my troubles
I need a break
This can't go on and on
I'm near from the breaking point
Get me out of my routine
My life is a mess
And if it's a little bit late to change it
Then how could I even change myself?
...Yeah how could I change?
I gotta believe in myself
Rely on my feelings
Just let me see the dawn
I'll find a way through the morning
A life for the night and some hope in this promise
My demons entertain me
When I'm haunted by all your murmurs
My mind tends to break (by itself)
I revel in illegible images
Oh, God is laughing like a fucking brat who plays over an anthill
Yeah, I do pray, I pray to stay outta reach (far from his eyes)
I sway with that bottle of brandy in hand
I'm alleviating my soul when I drift through the void
I have to say that all this is all making me deeply sick
It echoes in my head
To save things never been part of my plans so I should just play dead
But that's not my type
Even sell my soul won't make a difference
That's never ending (never ending)
I'll sing as long as I don't know where I'm going to end
Just met me see the dawn
I'll find a way through the morning
A life for the nights, a shelter in the glitter of all these lights
If you let me... see the dawn
I'll find a way through the morning
A life for the night and a meaning at all this
I'll find a meaning at all this
@KingTutsstankyleg
Singer: did everyone bring dope headgear?
Drummer: lol yeah
Bass player: fuck yeah the fuck I did!
Guitar player A: texting mad bitches, all 10s*
Guitar player B: 😑 maybe I have my fedora in the car...
Singer: you're ruining everything Kyle!
@willi960
Old Novelists was just on a different level... I like the new Novelists but man this is just incredible in every way, would love to see them reunite
@BSSchumacher
Well new Novelists is now also old..
@danumis_
@@BSSchumacher don't have the same vocalist. Major downgrade IMO
@BSSchumacher
@@danumis_ No you don't understand: He referred to the band with Matteo as "old Novelists" and with Tobias as "new Novelists". But Tobias left the band a few weeks ago as well so his "new Novelists" is now also old.
@user-nk3re4dj5h
@@BSSchumacher And now, it's even older!
@wrouxmer
Yeah. I'm with you 100% Also, now we are older lol
@JC27x
Miss this style.. Souvenirs Album needs to be in a hall of fame. Absolute masterpiece.
@2paktolife
Matteo is on another level, best era.
@MyNameDeeznuts
The man was shredding so hard his clothes fell off
@banshee1vocalist
And his guitar turned into a bass