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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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
- 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.
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.
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 ..
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.
kayteevlk
- May 6
- 2 min
o.Welch uncovers another single from his debut album 'orfeo'
Amsterdam's very own Owen Welch, also known under the moniker o.Welch is back with another release from his upcoming debut album orfeo.
Jelee
- May 4
- 4 min
The Multifaceted Music of Papi Gaba
With first EP coming out & a few singles over the past few months, it's time to dive deeper into who Papi Gaba is.
Jelee
- Apr 5
- 2 min
PREMIERE: Stan van Dijk - 'Giacomo'
Caustics by Stan van Dijk will be released on April 15th on Heliopolis Recordings, the second release on this new record label.
Timo / DJ Tracksuit
- Mar 31
- 2 min
United Identities 'Sad Violin Music' Release Party at Skatecafe
Utrecht-based label United Identities celebrated its 2nd vinyl release - and started its 5-year anniversary tour at Skatecafe in Amsterdam.
Mo Wrights
- Mar 25
- 4 min
Jermaine Campbell flexes lyrical dexterity and songwriting on his debut single
Amsterdam-based MC drops debut single that will turn heads in an instant. One to watch!
Lucas Benjamin
- Mar 22
- 3 min
PREMIERE: Y.O.P.E. - 'trees'
New project from the Netherlands, led by bass player Joop de Graaf. He teamed up with drummer Luis Possollo & synth wizard Tommy van Leuken.
Lucas Benjamin
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Kay Slice takes it home with a vibrant new video
Based in Rotterdam, but with roots in Ghana, rapper and vocalist Kay Slice arrived with a brand-new video that instantly evokes joy.
Kay Tee Vlk
- Mar 8
- 2 min
PREMIERE: kotokid - 'Neghisti'
An exclusive treat and 2nd single from kotokid's upcoming debut EP for your listening pleasure. 'Neghisti' feat. Bahghi Yemane.
Daan Stoop
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Peter Somuah with a splendid debut single ‘Chief Palace’
Rotterdam-based trumpeter blends his Ghanaian roots harmoniously with today's contemporary jazz on his debut single.
Lucas Benjamin
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Kotokid blossoms into existence with debut single 'Unfreeze'
Bass player Freek Mulder aka kotokid launches his solo career and the arrival of his dynamic first single already keeps us anxious for more.
Mo Wrights
- Jan 8
- 6 min
Haarlem-based INI Movement reflects on 10 years of musical collectivity
INI is an umbrella name for the multi-disciplinary music movement based in Haarlem. For their 10 year anniversary we sat down with them.
steppinintotomorrow
- Dec 23, 2021
- 1 min
Radio Show #13: Loyal To The Soil - Best of 2021
For the final show of the year Mo Wrights and Lucas Benjamin went deep into this years releases from Dutch soil and kept it close to home.
Daan Stoop
- Dec 4, 2021
- 6 min
SUPER-SONIC JAZZ FESTIVAL - pushing the boundaries of jazz culture
From 17 till the 21st of November, talent development platform Super-Sonic Jazz presented its fifth annual festival..
steppinintotomorrow
- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
PREMIERE: ii - 'progress'
Amsterdam-based mystery duo ii (pronounced “I and I”) is here with their 2nd single.