I Forget Myself

A Countenance in Involution

Critically acclaimed alternative rock artist I Forget Myself released his eighth full-length studio album, titled A Countenance in Involution, in June 2025. This new album explores a fresh stylistic direction that reflects decades of experience. Returning contributors, including drummer Kyle Reece Williams, have played a crucial role in its creation. The album has been expertly mixed and mastered by Clint Watts of Watts Productions to meet the highest international standards, delivering a profound listening experience. The project showcases a meticulous attention to nuanced songwriting, thought-provoking lyrical depth, and experimental soundscapes, all of which contribute to the established artist’s body of work in this new collection.

Biography

I Forget Myself is an experienced singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has worked as an independent artist in the music industry and performed in various rock bands. Born and raised in South Africa, he has European ancestry and has lived in Asia for over a decade. Currently based in Hong Kong, his music reflects a distinctive style influenced by his global perspective.

Key Facts

  • Over 938K lifetime plays on Spotify

  • Has released eight full-length studio albums in five years

  • Has had international radio play on major radio stations

A Countenance in Involution

“I Forget Myself proves that indie doesn’t mean amateur - it means uncompromising artistry. A Countenance in Involution isn’t background music. It’s an experience - one best consumed in full, with headphones on and distractions off. Prepare to get lost - and maybe even find yourself along the way.” – Odyssey Music Magazine

“…we are confident it will find its loyal audience. Simply, it’s a great record, one that deserves to be celebrated and recognised as such.” – Mesmerized Magazine

“A Countenance in Involution isn’t content to simply be another alt-rock record. It floats in a realm of its own, elegant without being ornamental, experimental without alienation. This is an album that asks you to pause. To dwell. And to dream. For listeners willing to sit with its quiet intensity, this album offers not just music, but revelation.” – Rock Era Magazine

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Here's what the critics are saying about the eighth studio album

“A Countenance In Involution is not another modern rock album you stumble upon on streaming platforms every day… It’s a masterpiece…” - ———————---Thoughts Words Action 

“The eleven-track A Countenance in Involution is a thoughtful evolution from an already dynamic and prolific catalog.” - Tunes Around 

“it is brooding but not bleak, cerebral but never cold, nurtured with nuance that only comes from a seasoned creative hand.” – Illustrate Magazine

“…a great deal of ambient, experimental, and post-rock moments combined with vivid and visceral theme and imagery, I Forget Myself has made an important record.” – With Teeth 

“A Countenance in Involution embodies more avant-garde territories and nuanced songwriting, crafting an emotion-rich and poetic masterpiece.”  - - -Hype Hub Magazine 

“…great new album” – Our Sound Music