Bat For Lashes takes me by the hand
With fall and winter covered in darkness, spring proves refreshing with the rising sun. Like a mystery spring fills the atmosphere with fresh new impulses, the air is friendly, smells of opportunity and a boost of energy accompanies each ray of sunlight. A mythical entrance of a new season accompanied by a mythical voice, Bat For Lashes. (..more)
Getting down in the name of your mother at Je Moedernacht
Valentine’s Day, Secretary’s Day, Mother’s Day; marketing at its best. Serving latent needs, needs people were previously not even aware of having. And although most might immediately link these concepts to commerce, I however rather link these to the concept of love. The concept of loving your mother. That one day where your mother takes the spotlight and the one evening where you deserve to go all out on her behalf at Je Moedernacht. (..more)
All is new at Indiestad #2
Times are changing, evolution is something no one can stop from happening. No need to try and hit the brakes, no need to try and outrun what’s coming. All I do is sit back and enjoy the ride, appreciate that what is and embrace all that is new. Which is exactly the case in the upcoming event Indiestad, as Paradiso, the Amstelkerk and De Duif cover the city in a melodic blanket. (..more)
All is new at Indiestad #1
Times are changing, evolution is something no one can stop from happening. No need to try and hit the brakes, no need to try and outrun what’s coming. All I do is sit back and enjoy the ride, appreciate that what is and embrace all that is new. Which is exactly the case in the upcoming event Indiestad, as Paradiso, the Amstelkerk and De Duif cover the city in a melodic blanket. (..more)
Paul Simon, my first recollection of music
The horizon is dancing, with temperatures rising to 40 degrees, accompanied by a humidity level which equals the content of an average swimming pool. Red soil surrounds me while driving along endless dirt roads and the sound of wind substitutes the lack of a cool breeze. I am on my way to Paul Simon’s Graceland. (..more)
Patrick Watson makes the concept of time disappear
With time passing by as if no such concept has ever existed, all that fills the clock is memories. Memories cued by smell, sound and familiar faces. Time passing by while riding the train like I have been doing for the past months. Similar faces, cueing my new day at work. Just another day at work, while Patrick Watson preaches for a great escape. (..more)
Beach House as my daydream fuel
Due to a continuous lack of sleep, daydreaming has become my main daytime activity. Staring at my computer, watching numbers jump back and forth, speaking while hearing myself converse from afar, travelling while standing still, looking for that house, that house located in my dreams, listening to Beach House. (..more)
Marbert Rocel doesn’t fit into your average category
Although taking it slow is something that I take very seriously, I also claim to be able to dance for 3 plus days. A tempo that changes as fast as my heartbeat is a tempo that can ease my nerves however. Beats up, down and right across the chest, Marbert Rocel is coming to the Melkweg. (..more)
Kings of Convenience are touring both their A- and B-sides
When the sun shows its face again and the birds start talking, the silent darkness is lifted, the air changes in scent and it becomes clear that spring is on its way. With the new season on our doorstep the time is right for a new soundtrack by the great Kings of Convenience. They are coming to Paradiso to perform two nights in a row! (..more)
Amsterdam’s first dodgeball tournament for creative collectives
Just another Sunday afternoon: waking up from a hangover, eating a clubsandwich, smoking a cigarette, taking a stroll through the park, updating my social media, looking for some new music, smoking another cigarette and.. checking out a dodgeball tournament followed by an all-star afterparty at Undercurrent. The teams on show are formed by our favourite creative collectives, so I’m expecting some (creative) action. (..more)
