If you’re looking for a love-soaked, guitar-driven pop adventure to close out 2025, Reciprocity Nexus has you covered with the new album ‘Sonic Chocolate’. Hendrik Kleinsmiede, the London-based half-Dutch, half-British creative behind the project, has crafted a 14-track journey that’s equal parts indie, alternative, and heartfelt pop, with a dash of blues and rock ’n’ roll for good measure.
What sets this album apart is its laser focus on one universal theme: love. From classic romantic sparks to the love we carry for children or those no longer with us, ‘Sonic Chocolate’ is a full-bodied exploration of the emotion in all its shades. Hendrik himself describes it as a deliberate response to his previous concept album, Agnostic Hymns / Secular Psalms, stripping down complex existential musings to the one feeling that grounds us all: love.
Musically, the album is vibrant and textured. Kleinsmiede’s knack for catchy, melodic hooks shines throughout, with each track carefully balancing emotive guitar lines, punchy indie rhythms, and that unmistakable pop sensibility. It’s playful yet earnest, making the listener feel both reflective and uplifted—a rare combination in today’s music landscape.
Whether you’re drawn to the intimate, quieter moments or the bold, anthemic bursts, ‘Sonic Chocolate’ delivers a cohesive and joyful experience. It’s an album that feels personal, yet wide-reaching—a celebration of love in all its messy, beautiful glory.
Sonic Chocolate is a masterclass in indie-pop storytelling—catchy, heartfelt, and irresistibly melodic
