Na de afgrijselijke afloop van de verkiezingen in November, begint het er op te lijken dat de extreemrechtse, demagogische en vooral populistische partijen minder goed kunnen samenwerken, leiden en daarmee regeren dan -het door hen zo geliefde- volk zich had voorgesteld. Jammer joh, het enige goede wat er tot nu toe van gekomen is is deze vette track van Echte Punk. Veel luisterplezier, en vergeet niet tegen jullie oma’s te zeggen.
Author: Gwenny Somberg
Zarooni – This Hour Has 48 Minutes
Zarooni’s musical journey began with the simple joy of playing favorite hits on a guitar, but his intrinsic passion for music drove him towards originality. Today, Zarooni’s sonic canvas is a rich blend of indie vibes, electronic beats, and a subtle touch of country twang, reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry of his upbringing in Dubai.
Nurtured by the city’s multifaceted environment, Zarooni’s sound is a testament to the melting pot of influences he experienced. Collaborating with his close-knit group of friends, his music promises a fusion of familiar sounds with unexpected and delightful twists. From the vibrant energy of indie to the pulsating beats of electronic and rock elements, Zarooni’s music invites listeners on a journey through genres, weaving a narrative that mirrors the dynamic spirit of both the artist and the city that shaped him.
POPWARMER: JOËL DOMINGOS – STICK TO YOUR WAYS
Eindelijk is het zover: de temperatuur loopt op en het zonnetje staat fier aan de hemel. Misschien komt het wel door de nieuwe Popwarmer; Stick To Your Ways van Joël Domingos, die er met zijn zomerse klanken voor zorgt dat niemand meer stil kan blijven zitten of staan.
De 28-jarige zanger, rapper en producer uit Hoek van Holland timmert al best wel even aan de weg, hij studeerde aan de Rock Academie in Tilburg en woont nu in Den Haag, waar hij zijn debuutalbum Dromers Slapen Niet uitbracht.
De track gaat erover dat hij niet altijd weet wat de volgende stap zou moeten zijn, in zijn leven, en in zijn carrière: “Mama zei me werk hard mijn jongen, mama zei me werk hard, maar ik weet niet waar ik naartoe moet mama. Mama zeg me dan waar.”
Blijf bij jezelf, dus: stick to your ways, doe je eigen ding en dan komt alles goed!
The Giant Low – New single out NOW!
The Giant Low (Nijmegen, NL – think Interpol & Editors) has released a 2 track single ‘We Fall’ on all streaming platforms and a limited 100 copies black vinyl single.
The vinyl comes with a thick album cover (300 g) with an original lino print, designed by graphic designer and comic strip artist Tjark Van Beers (Nijmegen).
The vinyl single has been available since Record Store Day (April 20 2024) and was released with a show together with Queens Pleasure at Discords in Nijmegen.
Both songs from the single will also be available on all streaming platforms.
Dada’s Troost releases single “Clear Sky”
Dada’s Troost releases “Clear Sky”.
Clear Sky is a song about hope. “While writing, we faced a dark period in our personal lives. Sad events were piling up, we just wanted a clear sky to come”. Musically, the song is an electronic rock song with a strong hook, fierce vocals, and a surprising 90’s alternative bridge. These ingredients make it a one-of-a-kind song which is original and catchy at the same time.
Dada’s Troost is an art-rock trio from the Netherlands, which was formed by vocalist / bassist Pieter van den Berkmortel in 2013. The aim was a bass focused band, and due to the freaky lyrics and heavy bass riffs the band was soon called “The Dutch Primus”. Over the years, the music evolved to a mature blend of electronic / alternative rock and funk rock.
The upcoming album “Becky Stage Ladder” will be released May 17, 2024.
Samira’s Blues presents SALAM/ PEACE
The musical lines of Samira’s Blues follow the Moroccan roots of Amsterdam based lead singer and songwriter Samira Dainan and take you through the Moroccan Sahara to the Malian shore on the other side. A fifty day walk, says the sign in M’Hamid el Ghizlane, the last village before the desert begins. The band covers the same distance in a few minutes: from subdued dreamy pieces to outright desert guitar, with which they have already caused a stir in Niger – thanks to Facebook.
Now Samira’s Blues is presenting their new EP “Salam”/ Peace in a tour through The Netherlands and Morocco. Starting with Paradiso Amsterdam Tolhuistuin.
Their focus on original compositions and interpretation of traditional songs is strongly recognised by the scenes they work with and are inspired by.
DUST return with new single ‘TRUST U SEE’ ahead of UK/EU tour with Interpol
APRIL 24th – Ascendant Australian post-punk outfit dust have returned with their first treat of new music in a year, new single ‘TRUST U SEE’ – ahead of an arena tour in support of Interpol in October & November.
In the year since their debut EP dust have worked to valiantly graduate from in demand support act into a seasoned live outfit. Appearances at The Great Escape, BIGSOUND, SXSW (Sydney and Austin) alongside multi-date tours supporting Interpol and Bloc Party nationally to Hockey Dad across the UK. Today’s release ‘TRUST U SEE’ is the clearest example of dust’s live show prowess. A set staple that converts first time audience members to buzz-wielding adherents, leaving dust on the cusp of everyone’s lips come performance end. Arriving with video by Nicola Jankovic, ‘TRUST U SEE’ buoys with the driving punk that’s seen the group continue to rise, with ebb and flow steered by dust’s emblematic saxophone.
‘TRUST U SEE’, in their own words, is an “alarming and visceral sonic exploration of both literal and underlying feelings. Justin’s literal lyrical recount of searching for pain relief and feeling frustrated is paralleled with metaphorical messages of trust, relationships and frustration. TRUST U SEE became a staple opening song in the live set, forming it organically into the final version of the song before taking it to the studio. We were able to have a new outlook on recording and experimentation. It was our first time recording properly in a studio and we were able to be very hands on and take time in post production to get the song to express what we wanted.”
The group prepare for a hefty string of dates returning to support Interpol across the UK and Europe joined by Iceage. More locally, dust will join Armlock at their upcoming Naarm / Melbourne appearance in May. With hometown shows that assert their position as “the stars of the night,” (Beat Magazine), where the wind will blow dust in 2024 is guaranteed to be both seen and heard.
‘TRUST U SEE’ is out now and was mastered by Barry Grint (King Krule, Kamasi Washington, R.E.M).
TOUR DATES
Sat 19 Oct – Cirkus – Stockholm, SE
Sun 20 Oct – The Koncerthuset – Copenhagen, DE
Tue 29 Oct – Paradiso – Amsterdam, NL*
Wed 30 Oct – Paradiso – Amsterdam, NL*
Fri 1 Nov – The Halls – Wolverhampton, UK*
Sat 2 Nov – The Apollo – Manchester, Uk [SOLD OUT]*
Mon 4 Nov – Royal Concert Hall – Glasgow, UK [SOLD OUT]*
Tue 5 Nov – 02 City Hall – Newcastle, UK*
Thu 7 Nov – Beacon – Bristol, UK* [SOLD OUT]
Fri 8 Nov – Alexandra Palace – London, UK*
Sat 10 Nov – 3Arena – Dublin, IRE*
*w/Interpol (+Iceage in London)
Stay connected with dust:
Website – https://www.dust-band.com/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dustband_
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/dustbandd/
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@dust-band
Bandcamp – https://dustdustdust.bandcamp.com/
Meld je nu aan voor een nieuwe ronde Pinguin Showcases in Groningen
Meld je hier aan voor de Pinguin Showcases in Groningen: elke laatste vrijdag van de maand in De Drie Gezusters.
Dit zijn voorrondes voor Pinguin Radio Showcases tijdens ESNS in De Drie Gezusters in Groningen in januari 2025!
Om je aan te melden heb je een Pinguin-profiel nodig: ga naar penguinartists.com en registreer je band, kopieer de link naar je openbare profiel en plaats hem hier in het formulier. Niet-geregistreerde bands mogen niet spelen.
Ghosted? Have I got a song for you!
Rotterdam-based producer and singer-songwriter Love Boundaries has released ‘Friendly Ghosts,’ an upbeat electropop track about… being ghosted. Because writing a ballad about it would have been boring.
Drawing inspiration from the shimmering synthwave nostalgia currently sweeping through pop music and the ethereal falsetto choruses reminiscent of early 2010s indie pop, Friendly Ghosts is a retro-tinted single searching for an answer from the ghosts who go silent on us.
“We’ve all been there,” says Jan, the man behind the synthesizer. “Maybe we flirted on a holiday but can’t deal with each other in real life? Or maybe we were friends, but my brand of crazy is no longer compatible with yours, and you got tired of telling me that, so you stopped telling me anything. Or maybe we’re just busy dealing with our own ghosts from the past! And we’re all just left chasing that question mark.”
Love Boundaries is a synthpop project by Jan Arsenovic, based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. In 2022, Jan remixed a Bulgarian folk song, went viral in the Balkans, then got too freaked out to release any music for a while. “Maybe releasing this track puts that ghost to rest?”
Stream “Friendly Ghosts” everywhere you listen to music! Find the links at loveboundari.es
Bla bla… and nothing changes
The Swiss American synthpop band Synthewomia has once again generated a piece of synthesizer sound. The new song “Bla bla… and nothing changes” speaks from the heart with the lyrics. But the sound that the two ladies achieved in their mix goes beyond the norms and is extremely hard on the ears. Fresh air sound effect for the hats and shapers over the 10000 Hz and wide bass mix are just 2 special features that make up this addictive sound. No more blah blah! Hear the sound and be amazed!