Author: Marcel van Gastel

Stem je favo band naar Pinguin Radio Showcases!

17/18/19 Januari organiseren wij Pinguin Radio Showcases op de Grote Markt in De Drie Gezusters, tijdens ESNS.

Als “de kraamkamer van ESNS” geven wij 200+ bands de kans om zich te presenteren in het centrum van de “muziekindustrie” aan een divers publiek van bookers, promoters, festivals en meer. Oftewel, dé plek om jezelf als band te profileren!

Stem op je favo band!

Wij roepen iedereen op om naar de geweldige en soms ook obscure inzendingen te luisteren. En degene waarvan je denkt “Joh dat klinkt goed! Die wil ik een stap verder helpen” geef je een CLAP waarmee ze een stapje dichter bij hun showcase komen. Jouw stem telt mee!

Stem hier: www.pinguinradio.com/pinguinshowcases

Gedurende de komende 4 weken worden elke vrijdag om 23:59 de 15 weekwinnaars van de lijst gehaald, zij hebben hun plek bemachtigd.

Wanneer je je stem hebt uitgebracht vragen wij je om een korte review achter te laten voor de band. Dit is leuk voor de band, maar ook handig voor jezelf. We bepalen deels namelijk wat we draaien op basis van stemmen, reacties en bewegingen die wij online zien gebeuren.

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Elke dinsdag om 21:00 luister je gedurende de stemperiode een uur lang naar de bands die op diezelfde dinsdag om 15:00 in de TOP 15 stonden. Deze bands hebben nog niet gewonnen, maar zijn zo goed bezig dat we ze wat airtime geven! Dus jouw stem zorgt er ook voor welke bands je zelf te horen krijgt tijdens dat programma!

Ik speel zelf in een band!

Speel je zelf in een band? Meld je dan nog snel aan via www.pinguinradio.com/pinguinshowcases/enroll

Aanmelden kan tot de laatste stemdag, maar uiteraard geldt de “hoe eerder des te makkelijker”-regel hier. Wees er dus snel bij!

Noise merchants from Holland release debut EP

Being called the “Noise Merchants from Holland” almost sounded like a dare. So who are they not to live up to the expectation? On july 14 Velveteen Rabbit releases their self titled debut EP. And noisy it is.

Influenced by the rawness of a early PJ Harvey, with a dash of Bad Brains and a grainy sauce of METZ they operate on the verge of punkrock, grunge and metal. Their live energy is contagious and they tend to surprise you with style shifts and breaks. “Every song is a like a movie scene, and we want to pour it into the best audible shape. No matter the style” In its short life Velveteen Rabbit already played Appelpop Festival, opened for War On Women and Beware of Banshees Festival.

The EP contains four songs and the single ‘My Stitches Itch’ was released as a teaser for the upcoming EP. But due to a change of drummer, and digging deep to give the songs their best sound and mixing, it took a little longer than originally planned. The artwork was custom made by Joost Vervoort (Terzij de Horde) while listening to the EP. So the package is complete now and it’s ready to be thrown out there. After all, it is the year of the rabbit.

More info & shows: https://velveteenrabb.it/

Nocturnal Chronicles: Nachtwaker’s Ethereal Blend of Genres

What began as a conceptual idea between two friends has evolved into a serious project with a unique sound over the last six years: Nachtwaker. With a passion for dreamy yet bombastic music and drawing inspiration from European medieval folklore for their lyrics, Nachtwaker delivers a distinctive blend of 80s new wave, 90s shoegaze, doom, and progressive and psychedelic rock.

The concept of Nachtwaker emerged six years ago and gradually took shape in the following years. The passing of a close friend and fellow musician from a former band, two years ago, prompted the members of Nachtwaker to approach the project more seriously and further develop it. It became a part of the grieving process, and this emotional journey has imbued Nachtwaker’s music with even greater strength.

For the lyrics of their songs, Nachtwaker draws much inspiration from ancient tales and medieval folklore, and their band name reflects this connection. The Nachtwaker, or “Night Watcher,” was the one who extinguished the lanterns in the city at night and reignited them in the morning, all while keeping an eye on the town in the darkness. This encapsulates precisely what Nachtwaker does: they create dark music but also strive to bring light into the darkness, offering solace and acting as an emotional beacon during somber times.

In their live performances, Nachtwaker takes the stage with a 7-piece band to fully convey the layers of their music, creating a wall of sound that is as grandiose as possible and captivating the audience to the maximum.

The members of Nachtwaker are no strangers to the Dutch music scene. They have previously played in bands such as TWINS, Nowhere Near, Rogue Minor, and Karmic Seeds. They have performed at notable venues like TivoliVredenburg and won the Utrecht Popprijs 2018 while also being semi-finalists in the Grote Prijs van Nederland. With Nachtwaker, they are ready for the next big step, adding a new chapter to their musical careers.

In the coming period, Nachtwaker aims to focus on releasing their first three singles, followed by their debut EP, titled “1374.” Their wishlist includes touring various music venues and festivals, with medium-sized stages across the country as their main objective. The groundwork for a second EP has already been laid, and with this material in hand, Nachtwaker plans to release a follow-up EP in 2024.

Nachtwaker is:
Jorrit de Boer – Lead Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keys
Menno Ansems – Producer, Sound Engineer & Drums
Freya Weijkamp – (Backing) Vocals and Illustrator/Graphic Designer

 

 

Dada’s Troost releases “Time Of Need”

The single Times of need is the successor to their single Visit From A Friend, which was released March 17th 2023. Where Visit From A Friend was about reflecting on the past, this song is about the here and now. The song describes the short period of bliss when one is clean for a few days.

“It is always a moment of high energy, excitement, creativity and big plans. But on the other hand, there is always the risk and even the acceptance that there will be a relapse” Musically, Times of Need can best be described as an Alt-Rock song with a strong 90’s vibe, mixing electro, rock and funk-rock.

The combination of uplifting composition and dark vocals creates a melancholy atmosphere.

Link to video: https://youtu.be/II5ST7lXLMc

Home by Noël is about finding peace – whether it’s with people or at a place.

After years of experience as a conservatory educated jazz vocalist, it was time for a change. Noël is now using her skills to write songs with house and dance influences. She wrote together with other artists such as Lomalo and collaborated with producer Rowen Reecks.

Noël proves that electronic music can be combined with catchy and easy listening melodies. The electronic productions stand in bold contrast with the light timbre of her voice. The lyrics contain millennial related subjects, and the vibe is feminine and raw.

Noël van de Wiel (1994) is a Dutch singer based in Amsterdam. She started singing because of her musical father. At the age of eleven, she was in the final of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in the Netherlands. During her entire secondary school years, she took lessons at the Junior Jazz College, a young talent course at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. Subsequently, she successfully completed the bachelor jazz/pop at the Conservatory of Utrecht. Because of the focus on jazz and improvisation, she has built years of experience as a jazz singer in the circuit. But Noël isn’t shy of a party and couldn’t resist writing her own music in another genre and see people dance to her songs.

After a turbulent time in her live, Noël came to live in another part of Amsterdam. The A’DAM tower depicted on the cover of the song, is an iconic building for Amsterdam, which she can see from her home. Home is a song about finding peace -whether it’s with people or at a place.

Checkout HOME

Bugginout Radio silence gig

Get ready for 30/3! a funky and groovy ending to the weekly parties. with talented DJ & live performancers in a variety of genre’s!

Bugginout is going into hybernation.. we have been organising non stop since 26th of november last year. so we’ve decided to take a rest period.

We got one more gig at havelaar on the 30th of march. From then we will start announcing our future plans. But for now Radio silence

The Others

Postcards From Mars announces sophomore album ‘ego death’ and releases first single in 5 years ‘The Others’ today.

Five years after the last singles ‘Swallow’ and ‘The Whale’, Postcards From Mars announces his sophomore album ‘ego death’, set to be released May 12, 2023. Bart van Dalen’s new material dives deep into his psyche with a new vulnerability and more urgent sound, opening up a window into his insecurities, bouts of depression and the magical workings of creativity. Cathartically, what is inside comes crawling out.

The first double single of the new album is called ‘The Others’ and is out everywhere today. A-side ‘The Others’ is a forward driven song about comparison, self-will and criticism.

The sound reminds one of Kevin Morby or Cass McCombs. The single also features an adventurous B- side called ‘Himalaya’. Side by side, the two songs give us a sweet inkling of what the full length album might sound like. After a couple years of intensively writing and touring with his other music project Donna Blue, Van Dalen got the restless itch to work on his solo material again.

Together with friend and producer Roy van Rosendaal he set off to finish the collection of songs that will make up the very personal second album ‘ego death’.

Stef van Tongeren, your favorite drummer! Tama 1-minute Stage op Penguin Showcases

De Tama 1-minute stage tijdens Penguin Showcases 2023 was een “big succes”. Ruim 50 drummers hebben 1 minuut lopen knallen in de hoop dat ze die dikke cheque van 750 euro aan Tama-gear konden pakken! Er waren drie drummers geselecteerd door Tama-Benelux en nu hebben Pinguin Radio-luisteraars en natuurlijk aan de fans van de drummers een winnaar gekozen.

De winnaar van de dikke cheque van 750 euro aan Tama-gear gaat naar:
Sten van Tongeren – Iknownoa

Wil je de legendarische minuut van Sten nog eens bekijken? Je vindt de video op Facebook en Instagram!

Penguin Showcases 2023! Tijdens ESNS op de Grote Markt in Groningen

Pinguin Radio presenteert:
Penguin Showcases in De Drie Gezusters,
Gratis – tijdens ESNS – Grote Markt – Groningen

We hebben de stille jaren overleefd en kunnen weer “live!”. Hoe lekker is dat? Het publiek staat te trappelen, maar de bands ook. We hebben maar liefst 10 stages en meer dan 250 acts die in drie dagen aan je voorbij komen! Van indie tot singer-songwriters, van reggae tot punk en dit jaar hebben we als extra een stand-up-comedian-café.

Het blokkenschema: 1 januari online!

Dat wordt natuurlijk een hele puzzel! We gaan in december al een heleboel namen bekend maken van de acts die komen spelen! En dan als start van het nieuwe jaar het blokkenschema! Een vliegende start in 2023… Dat wordt genieten!!

Spelen @ Penguin Showcases?

Voor artiesten, bands en acts:
Dat kan! Meld je aan via https://penguinshowcases.com. We hebben 60 plaatsen voor bands via Penguin Artists, dus wacht niet te lang!

Een eigen stage hosten voor je acts?

Voor bookers en managers:
De keuzes van ESNS zijn bekend en gemaakt. Heb je het gevoel dat ze jouw acts over het hoofd hebben gezien en dat je een eigen podium zou kunnen vullen met bands die het komend seizoen gaan maken? Stuur een mail naar bazz@pinguinradio.com voor de beschikbaarheid en overzicht van de kosten.

Vanavond om 20:00 uur de 2 Minuten Show!

Gegarandeerde airplay, opgenomen worden in de Spotify Playlist en de kans voor een band om hun fanbase uit te breiden met Pinguïns die hen nog niet kennen. Maar ook nieuwe artiesten én nieuwe muziek ontdekken. Dat is de 2 Minuten Show.

Lowaddicts Evolver
Beuk Woord voor Woord
Gitgot 404You
Scarlet Rose El Camino
Heerraa Across The Universe
One More Mile What I Want
Smal Water Ik loop door
Tuskhead Better Man (feat. Ronald Woudenberg)
Novko Just for You
Benjamin Theodore Here With Me
The Wizards Of Vomit This is not not a Simulation of a Truck driving backwards while doing Donuts
Fraymes Mundane
Botsing Yoshi
Alison’s Fall Insane
Wil Nelemans Imaginary Painting
Brian’s Garage Crucifixion
Amazing Disco Freaks Are here to save you
Flora Sophi If When
Xott At The Edge Of Forever
Doubland Into A Kind

Luister al deze artiesten non-stop, 24/7 op onze stream Pinguin Showcase.

Vandaag tussen vanaf 20:00 uur hoor je de volgende artiesten 2 minuten voorbij komen:

Stemmen op je favoriet kan via https://pinguinradio.com/two-minutes-show. Wil je met de band zelf ook meedoen en ervoor zorgen dat jouw track airplay krijgt op Pinguin Radio? Upload je track hier!