The Grachtenfestival celebrates its 25th anniversary and these are the artists to watch
Ten days, about 200 concerts, and 100 venues across Amsterdam, that's Grachtenfestival in a nutshell. Here's a few gigs not to miss out on!
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Lucas Benjamin
- 4 days ago
- 2 min
PREMIERE: Rosie From The Block - 'Let The Drum'
Rosie's been quite productive because she's back with her second EP this year already!
timothyvandeputte1
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
Sonic Spaces | Yellow House Amsterdam
On top of a yellow bridge, under the beaming sun, we meet Paul Fluks & Daniel Berends at Yellow House.
Mabel Woodley
- Aug 5
- 4 min
Mabel's Music-Minded Movie Picks
The best Jazz films/ documentaries for you to delve into this August.
Mo Wrights
- Jul 15
- 3 min
Raven Kangee shares pillow talk on Sky Break Open
Hailing from Amersfoort, Raven Kangee is currently making waves with his first solo EP, filled with colorful sounds and introspective lyrics
Mabel Woodley
- Jul 14
- 2 min
PREMIERE: Kinzoogianna's - 'Crouch Hill Blues'
Crouch Hill Blues is the 6th and final single release from the album due out on July 15th 22 on Brotherly Music.
kayteevlk
- Jul 7
- 4 min
Timeless Affairs: Paid In Full
July 7th 1987 was the day when Eric B. & Rakim dropped their debut album 'Paid In Full' and the game hasn't been the same since.
kayteevlk
- Jun 29
- 4 min
Timeless Affairs: Head Hunters
This month, Timeless Affairs celebrates Herbie Hancock's 1973 genre-bending twelfth studio album 'Head Hunters'.
Mabel Woodley
- Jun 26
- 4 min
Rotterdam-based Greyheads move forward with their sophomore release ‘Transition’
Greyheads ‘Transition’, shows how a group can seamlessly evolve into a showroom of, funk, jazz, hip-hop, techno, and more.
Leroy Rey
- Jun 24
- 3 min
Patrick Adams (R.I.P. 1950-2022)
Let's take a moment together to reminisce upon the legend who's been an integral part of dance music history. Mr. Patrick Adams R.I.P.
Lucas Benjamin
- Jun 23
- 2 min
PREMIERE: September Sun - 'Morning Song'
A brand-new project by Don Pascal and Tom Funk that echoes the beauty of '70s spiritual jazz and adds contemporary UK jazz flavors.
Lucas Benjamin
- Jun 16
- 2 min
Antares Flare debuts 'What's Gonna Kill Me First?'
The Rotterdam-based sextet takes inspiration from South American magic realism, West-African traditional rhythms and electronic soundscapes.
Shady Lady
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Steppin' Into The Screen | Digging for Weldon Irvine
This time around, we step into the screen with a powerful documentary on the life of Weldon Irvine.
steppinintotomorrow
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Arp Frique's 'THE SEED' movie is out now and will confuse you with joy
It's a movie that doesn't need much of an introduction, or explanation. Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arp Frique continues to explore his ..
Leroy Rey
- Jun 10
- 1 min
10 sound reasons to watch the 'Digging For Weldon Irvine' documentary
Weldon Irvine Jr. has been highly instrumental throughout the history of music, but not always at the forefront. Here are a few examples ..
Timo / DJ Tracksuit
- Jun 9
- 5 min
Sonic Spaces | Paak - Nijmegen
Steppin' went to Paak, Nijmegen for our first Sonic Spaces outside of Amsterdam. We talk to Marijn and Menzo, a new listening bar!
Lucas Benjamin
- Jun 2
- 2 min
PREMIERE: Re:Fill - 'Impulse'
Rising Italian drummer/keyboardist duo fuses 70s jazz-funk, broken beats, and hip-hop grooves on their debut album 'Cycles'.
steppinintotomorrow
- May 26
- 2 min
‘Dosty Vingers’: Kid Sublime’s Ode to Beats, Loops & The Good Life
Kid Sublime has a new record out on Jazzy Sport called 'Dosty Vingers' and it's not to be slept on.
Daan Stoop
- May 23
- 3 min
Sun, sun, and more sun on Shane Cooper & MABUTA’s new album 'Finish The Sun'
Shane Cooper & MABUTA released a wonderful new album on Amsterdam-based Dox Records: Finish The Sun.
Lucas Benjamin
- May 11
- 2 min
PREMIERE: Skygaze - 'City Cathedratics'
This incredibly versatile Spanish producer is creating new worlds with all his time, in his music and on this planet. Constructing ideas...