As part of blackwave., Willem is no stranger to the scene. Now he steps into the spotlight with his solo work, showing that he can also move you in a softer and more tender way. His songs are whispers for the attentive ear—delicate meanings and intimate secrets that sound like reflections of the soul.

His long-awaited debut album Oevers tells a story of loss and longing, love with frayed edges, crossing life paths, and unspoken dreams. For his solo work, Ardui draws inspiration from artists such as Adrianne Lenker and Feist.