In 2017 Stéphane was on the lookout for new members to join his c̶u̶l̶t̶  band. Tibby, Jasper and Wouter were playing in Penguin Overboard but jumped ship pretty quickly. Initially Jasper and Wouter rocked the saxomophones. 

We had some different bassplayers and drummers throughout our startup period. Amidst the pandemic Didier left the fanfare and joined our band. The final piece of our musical puzzle joined in 2022; Mathias hit the drums! Mathias and Tibby used to be in a band 10 years prior. Our formation was complete; we hit the studios pretty quickly and started releasing new stuff on a regular basis. Tibby also released some solo shizzle. Check it out here.

In the summer of `22 we released our first two tracks:

Love on the run and Lipstick Annie

Both songs were recorded in Dunk studios in Zottegem. Jannes Vanrossem produced and mixed the tracks.

In 2023 a couple of Artevelde Hogeschool students wanted to shoot a music video for one of the singles: Lipstick Annie. The video was shot at café the filosoof in Maldegem. Lipstick Annie was played by Kurt Hinderyckx and Natalie Rorive.

On the 25th of november we released our first EP. The EP contains 6 tracks including the two singles released prior. The songs were recorded in Tibby's garden shed studio. Recorded and mixed by Klaus Overmeire, mastered by Frederick Tack.

Sweet Umami played a release show on 25/10/22 for a sold out  redekiel.

In the summer of `23 on the 6th of may Sweet Umami was the support act for Isaac Roux at cc Den Hoogen Pad, we performed adaptor live for the first time.

The song is about the rise of artificial intelligence. The cover design is also the print on our first shirts you could find at our concerts. For creating this coverart and most of our other coverart we use Blender: a fully opensource graphical software suite. 

This song was recorded by Klaus Overmeire in our garden shed studio space. Mixed and Mastered by Frederick Tack.

This track was released alongside our first fully fledged music video. Graaf Photography made the music video a reality. Philip was played by Kurt Hinderyckx who also played Lipstick Annie in a later video. Deborah Devos played Philip's wife. Biggest chunk of the video was shot at cc Den Hoogen Pad.

The song is a bit out of our musical comfort zone but tends to be a nice energizer during live shows 🔥

This track was released alongside a fully cgi animated music video about an alien muppet who's stranded on planet earth and is trying to find a home. 

You can see our garden shed studio during the first scene of the music video where we recorded most of our Laundronaut EP.

"Busy" delves into the frenetic rhythm of contemporary society, where the pursuit of success often eclipses the simple joys of living. With its gritty guitars and uptempo beat, it paints a vivid portrait of a world consumed by ceaseless activity. The playful synth accents add a touch of naivety, reflecting how people may be unaware of how this hectic rhythm of life influences them.


Mixed and Mastered by Arthur De Vriendt.
Recorded at KASK Recording Studio at Bijloke, Ghent.

This song is a vivid portrayal of an overwhelming experience during a journey to Tokyo, Japan. The sprawling urban landscape, flashing neon lights, constant noise, and the sheer magnitude of people evoke a sense of awe and disorientation. Amidst the sensory overload, the rain offers a refreshing escape and momentary peace. Musically, the song leans heavily on electronic elements, using synthesizers to craft an atmospheric, futuristic soundscape that serves as the foundation for the rest of the arrangement. The track blends modern electronic sounds with the emotive narrative of urban overwhelm and fleeting relief.


Mixed and Mastered by Arthur De Vriendt.
Recorded at KASK Recording Studio at Bijloke, Ghent.

This song tells the story of a friendship that, after many years, comes to an end. Both friends let go, and the lyrics express the complex, mixed emotions that accompany such a farewell. The use of two languages in both the title and the song itself symbolizes a dialogue between the two friends, highlighting the tension and bittersweet nature of their separation.

Musically, the track is even more reliant on synthesizers than the previous single, “Summer Rain in Tokyo,” and also incorporates new brass instruments like the trombone to add depth. The eclectic and, at times, chaotic arrangement is designed to mirror the emotional turmoil felt by the two parting friends, capturing the turbulence and uncertainty of their situation. The song sonically embodies their shifting emotions, blending melancholy with moments of reflection and tension.

Mixed and Mastered by Arthur De Vriendt.
Recorded at KASK Recording Studio at Bijloke, Ghent.

In this free retro inspired game, you play as the roadie for sweet umami. You have to collect stuff like strings, drum parts and so on, wake up Jasper. Help us get to our next gig on time! You can hear a couple of our songs in 8-bit style. 

This game is playable for free on mobile or pc in the browser. It's also released on cartridge for the gameboy colour. Let us know if you're interested in getting a physical copy!