Roosbeef, for instance…
I don’t speak Dutch – but I do think that it’s interesting that popular music made by people who do speak Dutch is usually not IN Dutch. I think that’s a shame, and I strongly believe that because music is so closely linked to culture, that this is an asset that’s not being made the most of by bands from the Netherlands.
I’m at UnConvention Groningen this week, and so one of the things I’m doing here is a showcase of songs in Dutch, by Dutch artists I like. And of course, most of my favourite Dutch music is by artists I haven’t heard yet.
Hopefully that’s you.
People might hear it
UnConvention Groningen is an international conference for the independent music sector, and while I’m making no promises, I’m hoping that the songs I choose to play on Thursday evening meet an appreciative and helpful audience.
There will be independent labels, broadcasters, promoters, managers and all sorts of other music business people there. I’ll play the tunes, and then talk about what I like about them.
If you want me to play your tune, just drop it in my Soundcloud Dropbox. Any interesting information or links you can give me about your band would be much appreciated.
I might like your music
I tend to like music that’s interesting. Not music that sounds like lots of other music I’ve heard before. Surprise me. Metal to hip hop. Ambient to indie pop. Contemporary classical to prog rock. Drum and Bass to acoustic singer-songwriter fare.
Let’s hear what you’ve got. I may not understand what you’re singing about – but that’s never stopped me liking music.
Click the button to send me your tunes.