Editorials

Ruben Croes is an artist based in the Netherlands who expresses his journey & life lessons through recording & performing music. At a young age he started playing the guitar, bass & drums. Inspired by musical family members, he found a deeper meaning within creating music. After his formal studies of music in Rotterdam he gained more experience in the workfield as a musician. Around the year 2014, he started to explore further outlets in production & songwriting.

Following a period of growth and reflection, Jermaine returns as a solo artist under the name MAIN, introducing a fresh sound with his LEEF:TIJD EP - project that reflects on time, maturity, fatherhood, and personal evolution.

The Utrecht jazz/fusion collective ‘MEERKAT’ provides a contemporary and eclecticmix of styles. Their sound is characterised by a with hip-hop and funk imbued rhythm section, where an effect-drenched trumpet provides dreamy vibes. The bandprovides a compelling listening experience with catchy theme melodies and unpredictable improvisations. Live, the band stimulates both the head and the body. Expect exciting drum ’n bass breaks, lyrical solo’s and distinctive compositions.

Siegfried Hart is a dynamic drummer and composer from the sunny island of Aruba, known for blending his Afro-Caribbean roots with the groove of jazz and hip-hop into a sound he calls Crioyo Jazz. Siegfried has played at major festivals like Super Sonic Jazz Festival with his own project and backed various artists at the legendary North Sea Jazz Festival. His music is a joyful explosion of culture, energy, and deep personal storytelling, shaped by his adventurous spirit.

Omara Lua is a singer-songwriter with Surinamese-Dutch roots. Her music is inspired by the Amazon - a warm, mystical sound, like a dreamland where you’re given space to connect with yourself. She sings about love, faith, and introspection. “Everything began with a search - for myself, for home, for what’s real. Music became my way back to Source. What you hear is what I feel: honest, open, straight from the heart.”

UK-born Robyn Florence is a singer, writer, producer, and creator of intimate sonic landscapes. Her voice - an absorbing fusion of soothing serenity and irresistible allure - draws inspiration from soul legends like Sade, Nina Simone, and Lianne La Havas. In 2023, Robyn released her debut EP, Rêverie, a collection exploring the depths of love, the nuances of grief, and the intoxication of infatuation, blurring the lines between reality and reverie.

DUK is a project led by Simão Duque, a jazz trumpet player from Braga (Portugal), nowbased in Amsterdam. His music fuses the worlds of hip-hop and jazz, offering a fresh take on contemporary jazz while drawing inspiration from urban music cultures.

Through his music, Olivier hopes to resonate with the hearts of listeners, offering hope through simple melodies as we face the unknown ahead. His compositions are grace-driven, with the heart at the center of everything.

Misto Kay's live session at Hidden Gem Studio captures the synergy between jazz improvisation and dance floor energy, blending club influences with the spontaneity of live musicianship.

Amsterdam’s YOUANDI blends soulful R&B with introspective depth, crafting poetic soundscapes rooted in duality and self-exploration.

Y.O.P.E. is the musical experiment of bassist Joop de Graaf & Luis Possollo. We had a brief chat before their show at Hidden Gem.

Adepts of the Sun, the new project of Piero Conte, merge electronic music with ancient rituals. We had a brief chat before their first show.

FEVER blends live techno with jazz improvisation for deeply human, genre-defying performances. We caught up with Agus Fulka before the show!

LIKEMINDS is an Amsterdam-based duo of singer/producer Tjerk Lammers (LYMA) and producer/multi-instrumentalist Lucas van Ee (Rebiere),...

Koi Forest crafts dreamy, atmospheric music inspired by the koi carp. We caught up with them before their Hidden Gem show in Amsterdam!

We had a chance to catch up with Neon River before they performed in front of an intimate audience at Hidden Gem Studio.

Just before Ebony Winter performed at Hidden Gem Studios, we had a moment to catch up on life and music a bit.

Had a chat with Ilnoledge brothers Steve Hartley and Mill Voyance before they performed in front of intimate audience at Hidden Gem.

Before Maddy performed her new acoustic set at Hidden Gem Studio, we had a chance to catch up a little.

Just as NIA was about to perform at the Hidden Gem Studio in an intimate setting, we had a moment to reflect on her musical journey.