During Bruis, in September 2022, Portland dove into the Muziekgieterij studio for a Heaven Session. The Belgian formation makes music you can dream away to, laced with melancholy and a sometimes a touch wistful. The perfect vibe for the end of a hot summer.

After the session, Jente Pironet spoke with Heaven Magazine editor Ludo Diels about making music in times of corona, writing new material and about the blues. “I like to be comforted by music,” he said. Portland debuted in 2019 with the album “Your Colours Will Stain,” and their new album, Departures, will be released on March 17.