DGTL is back to deliver a massive sensory overload
Just four more nights of being so excited I can barely sleep and then it's DGTL time again! That's right, this Saturday and Sunday DGTL will officially kick off this year's festival season with their huge get-together at the NDSM-docklands. The weather forecast is looking splendid, but what else is there to expect? (..more)
Local Rockstars: Hubert Kirchner’s journey to your heart
Hubert Kirchner has just released his brand new EP 'Jules'. The young and handsome producer from Amsterdam is on a roll, and about to make a dent in the universe with his music. His label morgen.am is throwing a release party this weekend in Doka, so we decided to ask Hubert a couple of questions about how the EP came to be. (..more)
O’Neill’s mission to help the world #RIDEMORE
Whether your weapon of choice is snow, water or concrete, a true rider can't help but see the city in slopes, pipes and rails. Did you ever walk across a bridge on Herengracht daydreaming about 50:50’ing the handrail on your way to work? Can you imagine yourself landing a massive 1080 off the NEMO museum? Because every day can't be a bluebird day, O'Neill launched #RIDEMORE. (..more)
Local Rockstars: Merel Corduwener’s illustrations are here to stay
This time in Local Rockstars, something else than what you're used to. Because who says only musicians can be rockstars? What if you're shaking up the world with something else? Today we introduce to you, rockstar illustrator Merel Corduwener. And I say introduce, because you'll be seeing a lot more of her on Overdose.am. (..more)
Local Rockstars: Olaf Stuut’s rip-roaring rollercoaster ride
Undoubtedly you've heard his name buzzing around: Olaf Stuut. He released his debut album Equilibre this year and is rockin' it up all over town. I sat down with the man for a chat, and he granted us the privilege to première the brand-new video for 'Siren' exclusively here on Overdose.am. (..more)
Henrik Schwarz meets Hauschka at Young Pianists Festival
Most of you probably know Henrik Schwarz from his huge electronic anthems Walk Music or Leave My Head Alone Brain, but the German DJ/producer actually has much more up his sleeve than just beats and bangers. His music is always infused by jazz and other worldly influences, and he loves to collaborate with artists from other musical worlds. Two years ago he made a full album with Norwegian jazz pianist Bugge Wesseltoft, this October at Amsterdam Dance Event he had Het Nederlands Kamerorkest play his compositions in Het Concertgebouw, and now it's time for another smooth as silk collaboration. (..more)
De Idee, a thrilling philosophical talkshow for the slow thinker
With popping green-and-red artwork and a mysterious tagline, De Idee grabbed me instantly. What the hell is a philosophical talkshow? What do they mean it's for the slow thinker? What kind of a weird theme is 'bankrupt'? What is all this absurd poppycock about? This Thursday night at the beautiful Stadsschouwburg will play host to a variety of thinkers. (..more)
Nils Frahm and Jungle by Night performing on forbidden terrain
The 'Royal Netherlands Navy' turns 525 years old this year, and they're about to celebrate! The super secret, super mysterious, censored-on-google-maps Marineterrein will be opened to the public for two very special days. As part of this year's Grachtenfestival, Paradiso organises two days of music on this beautiful forbidden terrain at the waterside. (..more)
Het Concertgebouw will let you pitch your tent in their backyard for Robeco SummerNights
A while ago I told you about Robeco SummerNights, Amsterdam's longest festival, remember? Het Concertgebouw will close their doors for the regular presence, and turn into a festival venue with 70.000 visitors and 82 concerts spread over two months. Now if you're like me, you don't want to miss a thing at a festival, so you might be best off sleeping in Het Concertgebouw's backyard. (..more)
Robeco SummerNights is starting to look more and more interesting
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)
