Too many plans for the weekend? Let me narrow down your options by suggesting some events where you can meet, dance and drink with Amsterdam’s finest crowds. After all, ‘a hangover ain’t worth the pain if the party is lame’. Here’s where you weekend warriors should go to for next Monday’s hangover. (..more)
After two years of pioneering with its own distinctive take on the popular deep house sound, it’s time for STRAF_WERK to leave the little league and join the big boys. Yes you’ve got that right, it’s time for the very first STRAF_WERK Festival! After letting their fantasies run wild the Amsterdam based promoters just went for it and found a nice home in the intimate and green Sportpark Riekerhaven, just beyond the Vondelpark in Amsterdam West. (..more)
The summer has started again and with the temperature rising in our lovely city, the number of festivals are countless. But what should you wear to look good, but without looking like you’re trying too hard? I photographed a number of people at Amsterdam Open Air who have this down to an art. Enjoy and be inspired! (..more)
Last weekend, the sun-drenched Gaasperpark hosted Open Air, one of the biggest electronic music festivals our capital has to offer. Somewhere between the creative acts, musical highlights and culinary treats, Mikey Nice’s colourful Disco Bingo was getting it on through the grape vine. With his small posture and his eternal smile, Mikey is probably the cutest DJ you’ll ever meet. (..more)
Summer has found it’s way to our lovely city and with it a whole new wardrobe to break in. So, where else should you look for your satorial inspiration than on the many festivals? I was at Amsterdam Open Air to photograph the best dressed visitors. Get inspired by part two, enjoy! (..more)
A mixtape from an Amsterdam based DJ every Monday to kick-start your new week. Archive here.
Romyn is an Amsterdam-based DJ, music journalist and starting producer. Through his projects SEKOIA, KOLLEKT.FM and his DJ gigs he shares great deep & melodic music with you. For this week’s Mixtape Monday he prepared (..more)
Last week I showed you a teaser trailer for Robeco SummerNights. They promised more information soon, so now they’re back with a second video. ‘The longest festival in the Netherlands’ will run for two months, with 70.000 visitors and 82 concerts in Het Concertgebouw. Expect a line-up with names like Waylon, Mozart, Ilse de Lange, Beethoven and many more, so don’t miss this and pitch your tent right in the middle of Museumplein for Robeco SummerNights. (..more)
Forget Red Bull. Introducing: Club-Mate. For many of us the name might sound familiar, either because of Kurt Vile honouring it on his recent album or because it’s the primary energy drink in the Berlin club scene – and on its way to become just that in this year’s Dutch festival season as well! The South-American maté tea-inspired drink has been available in several Amsterdam establishments for a while now, but is becoming a known sight at parties as well. Who knew you could keep on dancing all night long on a mere iced tea? (..more)
Working together since 2004 and known for emotional, patiently crafted tracks such as ‘Murder Weapon’, ‘The Puppet Show’, ‘Sedna’ and ‘Nobody Seems To Care’, 16 Bit Lolitas have revealed a new work of musical art. 16 Bit Lolitas have found a deeper and darker path to surf through than we’re used to. They’ll be showcasing their transition at the next PRISMA get-together in Amsterdam’s favourite electronica temple Studio 80 on June 22nd. (..more)
Too many plans for the weekend? Let me narrow down your options by suggesting some events where you can meet, dance and drink with Amsterdam’s finest crowds. After all, ‘a hangover ain’t worth the pain if the party is lame’. Here’s where you weekend warriors should go to for next Monday’s hangover. (..more)
