Itinera presents its first album.
Formed in Hungary in 2022, the duo Anett Horváth (vocals/percussion/lyrics) and Ádám Nagy (keyboards/composition) has already released a debut EP, which they promoted extensively on the road across Europe. In 2025, the band took the plunge and released Kör, with the help of Vári Gábor from Miracle Sound Studios (Thy Catafalque, Gravecrusher, Dystopia…), who contributed to three tracks as guest singer/guitarist.
After a stormy introduction called Iter, where we are introduced to the band’s percussive universe, Kör offers us a sound that is initially quite melodious, then ultimately a little oppressive, where whispers, beats, and keyboards blend together to create an intoxicating breeze. Softness and mysterious tones enchant us, allowing Vári‘s guitar to take a solo, then with Mindentlátó the Electro elements intensify, creating an even more powerful contrast with the vocal parts, which are rooted in Pagan music. The track even becomes danceable before giving way to Idegen, which returns to a more raw and visceral side, while still offering a more modern groove on the final, becoming more accessible to join Százlevelu I, whose growls herald a heavier atmosphere. While Anett sings alone for the first part of the song, she is eventually joined by Várai Áron (Korinda Zenekar), who brings a touch of diversity before the sound softens again with Óra and its dreamlike tones filling the air. The track favors instrumentals and a few whispers, then Nagyiván returns to a more rhythmic and energetic approach, mixing the voices of Anett and Vári to accompany the keyboard layers and handclaps, then Viharhívó reveals much more melancholic tones, although initially quite calm. The rhythm is sure to get excited, with electronic tones to the fore, as on Csillagmezo, where we are easily carried away by the dance between trance and traditional sounds, creating an unexpected but ultimately effective mix of genres. The mood changes with Látod, rózsám, becoming hazy and lighter as the vocalist guides us through the music, then Vári returns for Umbra to accompany the duo, who now weave together tones that are still soft but enigmatic, even asserting a much more majestic moment before gradually fading into silence. Százevelu II revives a refined softness for a moment with its soothing melody, then Oszi dal announces the end of the album with the singer’s voice and its echo for one last moment of magic.
Itinera was completely unknown to me until today, but the band has already made a name for itself with a few tracks, making Kör highly anticipated by its fans. There is no doubt that they will be won over, and that the band has no intention of stopping there!
75/100