💿 Intermaxo by MAX VANREMMERDEN

About "Intermaxo" (2022)

The urgency to create Intermaxo (2022) was intense. I had hit my second burnout, and making music became a lifeline.
For years, I had disliked those singer-songwriters who seemed to wallow in their own misery—writing lyrics that weren’t open to interpretation, that were just about them. I always believed that songs should leave space for the listener's own meaning.
But this time was different. I had no choice but to sing my own pain. It had to come out. I didn’t care whether anyone would even listen.
And then something unexpected happened: the songs poured out of me like wildfire.
I kept the recording process as raw and simple as possible: one mic, one take, vocals and acoustic guitar all in a single track. I started filming the sessions so I could post them easily during FAWM (February Album Writing Month). The videos ended up in a stark two-tone style—black and yellow. I wasn’t aiming for reactions; I just needed a way out of the darkness.
And it worked. Songs like Downside resonated with others. To my surprise, my deeply personal experience turned out to be relatable.
I was invited to perform live again—something that felt impossibly heavy at the time—but I was surrounded by people who helped me back on my feet. One of them was Case Mayfield, who honored me by covering Downside. Hearing his version was a deeply moving moment.
As an artistic choice, all track titles are one-word. I honestly can’t remember why.
But the single-mic, one-take recordings and two-tone visuals became my signature.
A new chapter had begun. A recognizable style was born.
And for the first time in a long while… I could look forward again.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbp2iXJWgrcEtAsuVTgu6LDBoTYsSjoS&feature=shared

Tracklist

1.	Mayday	2:44

2.	Downside	3:47

3.	Running	2:51

4.	Tree	3:11

5.	Numb	3:36

6.	Find Out	3:38

8.	Rock Bottom	3:13

9.	Satisfied	3:37

10.	Crisis	1:58

11.	Something	2:41

12.	Fears	1:28

13.	Support	2:58

14.	Massage	3:05

15.	Sweet	2:41

16.	Ball	3:18

17.	Burnout #2	4:37

18.	Behind	1:55

19.	Worry Free	3:10

20.	Escapee	2:45

21.	Stop	2:07

22.	Make Up	2:07

23.	Pointless	3:13

24.	Monkey	2:24

25.	Easy	4:06

26.	Labyrinth	2:50

Credits

License

CC BY-NC-ND 3.0. See the Creative Commons website for details.