Recommended by Dutch Music Export
From Wednesday the 18th till Saturday the 21st the biggest showcase festival of Europe ESNS will be taking place in Groningen, The Netherlands. At the festival part of ESNS, over one hundred Dutch acts will be performing. With so many artists to choose from, Dutch Music Export made a selection of artists we recommend to you!
Wednesday 18th of January:
NAAZ
Stadsschouwburg - Arte // 23:00 - 23:45
Naaz is back. After debut EP ‘Bits of Naaz’, two Dutch Grammies and playing support shows for Arcade Fire and Jessie J, the once and former Kurdish-Dutch girl now returns as a woman, as a songwriter, and an indie/alternative artist who will release her first album ‘Never Have I Ever’ in January.
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COLORAY
Simplon Main // 22:15 - 23:00
Coloray is the boundary pushing creative moniker of Dutch electronic artist, Raynor de Groot, formerly one half of dance-project Tunnelvisions and known for his multi-disciplinary approach.
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LOUPE
Werkman College // 21:50 - 22:35
Indie rocksongs with playful vocal melodies set around a solid base of rhythm section and guitar is the best description of the music of Amsterdam band Loupe.
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ORANGE SKYLINE
Eurosonic Air // 23:15 - 00:00
Alternative soul duo, use ‘70’s-reminiscent pop grooves as the basis for delicate and contemporary yet timeless music.
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THE VICES
Huize Maas Main by Rockpalast // 22:00 - 22:40
The Vices present a contrasting mix of Britpop and surf rock. Imagine Cage The Elephant and The Strokes having a love-child who possesses a live-energy that recalls the early Chili Peppers.
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BANJI
Machinefabriek // 23:15 - 00:00
Banji is an indie pop act from Utrecht. Consisting of four fresh-smelling guys, this project is dripping with funky wonky beats and synths that go 'woimp'. Plus the necessary catchy choirs and a combined love for R&B, alternative pop and hip-hop.
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