Editorials

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

SLOJAY is an Utrecht-based artist whose music fuses indie soul, hip-hop, impressionism, and cool jazz. Growing up in the boring suburbs, he built his own reality through music, using his raw, airy voice and warm yet tense piano playing to craft melancholic, soothing atmospheres. Layered over gritty, swinging hip-hop grooves, SLOJAY’s sound carries a message of empowerment, reminding listeners that the power of creation lies in everyone’s hands.

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.

Before their live session at Hidden Gem Studio, we sat down with Kas & Rico of Amber Hunters to have a little chat.

Before their session at Hidden Gem Studio, we took a moment with the band members of RADIOHOP to reflect on their journey together.

Before the session with Noa Lauryn's band The Incredibles at Hidden Gem Studio, we had a moment to reflect on her creative process.

Before their session at Hidden Gem Studio, we had a moment to reflect on Nana Kruger & Tez Thompson's common history, process, and dreams.