Editorials

A portrait of Unit Nine, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of JUNYA, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of Anton de Bruin, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of JELISA, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of BNNYHUNNA, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of Thierry Ganz, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of Siegfried Hart, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of Kay Slice, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of ROSEYE, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of Peter Somuah, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of LIKEMINDS, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

A portrait of Illnoledge, exploring the sound, process and inspirations behind the music.

Thierry Ganz is a Surinamese-Dutch producer, DJ, and singer-songwriter known for his genre-blending sound and high-energy performances. Starting out in breakdance with Turbo Squad, he shifted his focus to house music as a teenager, gaining early recognition with international airplay and support from artists like Avicii. After moving to the Netherlands in 2014, Thierry discovered his voice as a singer and evolved into a versatile artist moving between house, R&B, jazz, and in

Damaris, a theatrical vocalist who performs written or instant poetry. With elements of freestyle, soul music and acting, Damaris combines different disciplines and makes her own definition of what improvisation is. She will let the words float and chase each other and you will follow the journey of her thoughts flying away and bouncing back to create a story.

Westheaven takes you on a journey from R&B to modern jazz and back again, on a journey filled with rich chords and intricate rhythms that groove effortlessly. With positivity at their core, the band creates uplifting atmospheres where connection comes first. Drawing inspiration from artists like Loyle Carner, Robert Glasper, and Yussef Dayes, these music lovers bring you a fresh and distinctive sound.

Kay Slice is a Ghanaian-rooted, Rotterdam-based artist who fuses West African rhythms, afrobeats, highlife, jazzy grooves, and poetic hip hop into an electrifying sound he calls “diaspora highlife.” A skilled storyteller, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist, Kay’s music reflects his mission to connect Africa and the diaspora, weaving his personal journey into a vibrant, soul-liberating experience.

Raven Kangee is a boundary-pushing artist translating life into rap, paintings and creative visions. His music is rooted in hip hop, collaging organic soul and jazz with sample-driven beats, layering in sparks of modern sound while honoring the culture’s foundations. Expression is his way of life; every lyric, idea, and brushstroke carry memory, emotion, and urgency.

Shaynah was born into music, her parents, both professional musicians, have inspired her and instilled in her a love for music. With her heart on her sleeve and her hurt exposed, SHAYNAH tells the relatable stories of a young human getting to know herself.

FONQUE NOUVEAU, the brainchild of the Colombian-Dutch guitarist Ronny deCarlo, is about a fresh & soulful sound, combining the adventure of jazz with the bombastic beat of Hip-Hop, blending raw liveband energy with a futuristic and cinematic sound. FONQUE stands for roots in Funk, Jazz & Soul music, NOUVEAU for a Next Gen sound with influences from contemporary styles and modern production techniques.

FENNE is a soul/jazz artist from Utrecht that transcends the boundaries of just one genre by combining modern neo-soul with jazz influences. “To make every stage feel like a living room”, is her goal. Her first album, Hope, did very well and multiple songs were put in Spotify playlists like “Morning Tea” and “Jazz X-press”. With her EP, Beyond The Wall, FENNE toured with her band and backing vocalists at Popronde (9 shows), and played the songs during FENNE’s episode of NTR’s