Rockcity dead? Don't think so! Meet Baklawai. Hard riffs, bawdy bass runs and tight fills is what these guys stand for! Hard and clunky, with influences from hard rock, psycedelic-stoner and punk. Three guys who accelerate and party like it's the last day of the world. The hangover is inevitable!

Goold old rawk from Eindje!

#248: BAKLAWAI

Bloedkoker is a  four-headed Dutch squat punk band from Eindhoven. Their violent style is a nice mix of punk, hardcore, metal, and grindcore. Songs about everyday annoyances like getting your dick stuck in a zipper, crazy conspiracy people, and more. This band is not afraid to take it to the edge, better yet, they completely jump over it. Extremities must be reached and EVERYTHING is allowed. With such classics as "Haat aan quarantaine" "Kutcentjes" "Lul in de rits" and "Maak de overheid kapot", Bloedkoker guarrantees an evening filled to the brim with brutal aggression.

This band doesn't seek the edge, they jump over it.

#247: BLOEDKOKER

Stompin' Grounds is a band from the south of the Netherlands. Solid songs in which the characteristic pounding beats and ripping guitars of the Blues-Rock are mixed with the virtuosity and danceability of the Gypsy-Swing. This ensures that the energy of the stage splashes and you can not stand still when you see these guys perform. So, put on your dancin' shoes and shake it!

#246: STOMPIN' GROUNDS

As one of the few comedians in the Netherlands, Roel C. Verburg knows how to combine stand-up comedy with music; and wherewith most comedians the songs are often a resting point, with Roel the jokes (also in his songs) continue at a rapid pace.

In addition to two full-length theater tours, he also played in countless pubs, pop venues, theaters, and concert halls as well as several times at festivals such as Zwarte Cross and Lowlands. He is also one of the regular players of the Comedy Café in Amsterdam.

Guitar comedian / cult hero / flier / time traveler / worst rapper on the street

#245: ROEL C. VERBURG

The bottomless melancholy you experience when life pulls you down relentlessly in contrast to the lush bliss of euphoria are two feelings of similar magnitude. The music of FUMAGE takes you to these extremes. Three musicians who have been immersed in all types of music all their lives met on a pan-European project and decided to step off the beaten path to create a new sonic landscape.

FUMAGE consists of Pol Belardi (LUX) - multi-instrumentalist who plays drums, synths/bass and sings second voice -, Yuri Rhodenborgh (me, NL) - vocals, guitar and keys - and Angelo Boltini (NL) - live electronics geek, synths, bass guitar and second voice.

Sonic landscape created by pan-European project.

#244: FUMAGE

"Even if it doesn't work out, it will work out" says Massi (Sam Raaijmakers, 1992). The rapper/songwriter knows what he is talking about. He comes from far and has worked hard to be where he is today, as Samen Alleen proves. His debut album is more than a hip hop album with influences from trip hop, jazzy soul and roots rock. Together Alone is a story of hope and continuing to believe in yourself. Music gives Massi hope. With his soulful, autobiographical music he wants to share this feeling with his listeners. As inspiration, as support, as reassurance, for difficult periods. Because that's what music has done for him.

Soulful autobiographical hip hop.

#243: MASSI

A splendid portion of punky rock 'n roll, that's what the Amsterdam trio Bad Penny will bring us at The Sessions. Singer Sofie also adds some shoegaze here and there and the alto party is complete. Never Mind the Hype wrote earlier that 'the video/single Gray T-Shirt (2019) is, in terms of feel and looks, completely Colleen Green meets Supergrass' and we completely agree. As far as we're concerned, the impulsive Bad Penny shows great promise, as does their Session on June 20!

#242: BAD PENNY

House The Vibe represents a creative generation that wants to elevate the free atmosphere of the club by bringing the most talented and outstanding artists in one place. We are inspired by House dance culture, the energy of rhythm and dance, the flow of exchange and the desire to experiment and create. Join us on the dance floor as we reconnect DJ-ing with dance and build the club culture in Eindhoven.

House The Vibe will bring you back to the club!

#241: House The Vibe #2

Creeper Mane from the Luxe Flex collective is a Sudanese artist who makes soulful & funky hip-hop music. With his dynamic, timeless presence & music he brings an energy that you will not find anywhere else. A born entertainer. He is currently finishing his 2nd project, Strictly for my D.A.W.G’Z, which he says will be an ode to G-Funk.

Soulful & funky hip-hop music

#240: CREEPER MANE

LIVMODER is a young angry hardcore punk duo from Eindhoven. With influences from gabber, powerviolence, techno and Neue Deutsche Welle Luca de Gier and Pernilla Ellens express their heartfelt distress about girl meeting boy in the world of today. LIVMODER means womb in Swedish; the songs come from deep warm rage. Their self titled EP is released on International Women’s day, 8 March 2021.

#239: LIVMODER

It's time again for the graduation shows of Rock City Institute's third-year students. Three nights of livestreams on June 8, 9 and 10, from our small venue. Check out that livestream and who knows, you might discover the new Kovacs or BlackBone.

18:45 Start stream
19:00 Kuijs
20:00 Olive's Daydream
21:00 Vitamin B12
22:00 Kay & Voltage

 Discover the newest talents over three days of livestreams from Rock City Institute's graduating musicians.

#238: SCHOOL'S OUT (3)

It's time again for the graduation shows of Rock City Institute's third-year students. Three nights of livestreams on June 8, 9 and 10, from our small venue. Check out that livestream and who knows, you might discover the new Kovacs or BlackBone.

19:15 Start stream
19:30 Lahaye
20:45 Widor
22:00 Quest

#237: SCHOOL'S OUT (2)

It's time again for the graduation shows of Rock City Institute's third-year students. Three nights of livestreams on June 8, 9 and 10, from our small hall. Check out that livestream and who knows, you might discover the new Kovacs or BlackBone.

18:45 Start stream
19:00 In Medias Res
20:00 Art Of The Mind
21:00 Geezer
22:00 Pack Of Thieves

Discover the newest talents over three days of livestreams from Rock City Institute's graduating musicians.

#236: SCHOOL'S OUT (1)

Mouflon hails from Arnhem's tight metal scene and is named after the wild sheep that still originates in the Veluwe. The band members decided to make delicious 90s old-school death metal in 2012 and after three demos, this led to the widely acclaimed debut Devastations in 2018. Brace yourself for a solid blow to your kisses, because once this four-piece band gets going, only a concrete wall can stop this up-and-coming ram.

#235: MOUFLON

This final concert is a veritable audiovisual spectacle. Light design collective Blauwe Uur supports the magistral music by Beethoven, Busoni and Wagemans, played by all members of Amsterdam Sinfonietta, with Serbian pianist Tamara Stefanovich. Beethovens Grosse Fuge and his Cavatina are contrasting works, and both regarded among his most visionary compositions. Dutch composer Peter-Jan Wagemans writes of his ‘Three Butterfly Dances’ – composed especially for Amsterdam Sinfonietta – that it betrays his fondness of the colours and grace of different kinds of butterflies. Busoni wrote his Piano Concerto at age 12. The dynamics and everchanging melodies are not unlike the musical genius of Mozart.

Final concert in the Grote Kerk Veere

#234: SINFONIETTA STRING FESTIVAL

Amsterdam Sinfonietta has started a series of music videos, to bring classical music to the screen in new and exciting ways. Today, they premiere the latest installment ‘Tango’, a film by video artists Maarten Corbijn and Georgios Rietveld. The music is by famous tango-composer Astor Piazzolla. Corbijn and Rietveld incorporated a renowned dancing couple in their video, and used the beautiful vista’s in Zeeland as a décor.

Première of music video ‘Tango’

#233: SINFONIETTA STRING FESTIVAL

Amsterdam Sinfonietta and the Grote Kerk Veere present: the Sinfonietta String Festival Zeeland 2021! On June 6th, in cooperation with the Zeeuwse Concertzaal, the festival will stream three events during the day, including a première of a new music video.

This concert was recorded in the Zeeuwse Muziekzaal in Middelburg, with the Serbian pianist Tamara Stefanovich. The programme revolves around the chamber music of the well-known German composer Gustav Mahler. His piano quartet from 1876 is his only instrumental chamber music work. Musical sketches he had not used, were an inspiration for Alfred Schnittke’s own music. Mahlers contemporary – and good friend – Richard Strauss wrote the beautiful Metamorphosen for string orchestra. Amsterdam Sinfonietta plays the much-loved arrangement for string septet.

Chamber music in Middelburg

#232: SINFONIETTA STRING FESTIVAL

House The Vibe represents a creative generation that wants to elevate the free atmosphere of the club by bringing the most talented and outstanding artists in one place. We are inspired by House dance culture, the energy of rhythm and dance, the flow of exchange and the desire to experiment and create. Join us on the dance floor as we reconnect DJ-ing with dance and build the club culture in Eindhoven.

Dim your lights and put the volume up. For this Session, House The Vibe will bring you back to the club. Our resident DJs Trish (Slovakia), Alar Motion (Guadeloupe), and Vir The Sir (The Netherlands) will spin the selection of unheard, body-moving jams. We recommend making some space - these tunes will take you places!

#231: House The Vibe

Music is a form of therapy, according to the young talent that sings, raps, and produces himself. His music is all about peace, love, and freedom mixed in a taste of pop, trap, hip-hop, and indie. You experience the purest form of his thoughts and feelings on an Oasis track. Oase derives his inspiration mainly from older music, as Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder (Grunge) are names that inspire him very much.

#230: OASE 

These guys from Tilburg are not of the small gesture. Thick groove and clunky mosh is what they stand for. Subtlety is hard to find, but it all comes from a good heart. Or as they say themselves "We stomp your teeth without stealing your wallet. Stream on, wear a bit and mosh in that living room!

Groovy hardcore from Tilburg.

#229: SUFFER

Eindhovense comedian Hermes Ahmadi neemt je tijdens Comedy Nacht mee op een trip door het Nederlandse cabaretlandschap. Een avond gevuld met de beste nieuwe talenten van eigen bodem. Cabaretiers waar je om kunt lachen, je kent het wel! Echt publiek mag helaas nog niet bij aanwezig zijn. Wel zal een gedeelte van het online publiek via zoom interactief aanwezig zijn in de Effenaar via Zoom.

Line-up:
- Jos van Gorkum
- Onno Lolkema
- Jacob Adriani
- Raoel Fatehmohamed
- Jasper van der Veen

Nederlands cabarettalent in comedyclub Effenaar

#228: COMEDY NACHT

KAFKA is the band of Dafne Holtland and Frank van Kasteren, a fusion of musical opposites. What does that sound like? Cheerful and thoughtful. Sometimes bombastically melodic, then layered, soft and modest. Kafkaesque tension, followed by the harmonic conclusions you hope for. With a languid raw undertone - rhythmic, digging and exhilarating.

#227: KAFKA

T-Shawn, is a multidimensional artist, focused on creating soulful music and colorful concepts including his clothing line. Born in the Netherlands and with a Bangladeshi/Filipino background, T-Shawn has had many external influences that have led to his current sound. Inspired by funk, soul and electronic music, he now makes mostly mellow, soul music. Now that he has found his sound, he wants to show the world what he is capable of as an artist.

Soul- and colourful!

#226: T-SHAWN


That's how Lifelong from Arnhem describes the doom/slug metal with hardcore influences that the band makes. After years of playing in hardcore bands (New Morality/Strike First/Cornered), these 6 individuals decided to slow down their riffs and rip off their old skin. Frightening, exhausting, exhilarating and destroying everything in their path. Riffs thick as smoke, slow, painful, heavy and drenched in filth. The dark side of the blues gone wrong.

Black Sabbath meets Cro-Mags. 

#225: LIFELONG

Roy Lobbezoo, born and raised in Bergen op Zoom, started producing at the age of ten and also quickly developed himself as a DJ in the progessive house scene. After he stopped doing this in 2013, he knew for sure in 2019: Time for a new concept. OMNI72 was born and immediately his first track 'HENCEFORTH' was released. In this show, which is named after the latest track: T72, OMNI72 shows and hears what industrial, hard and modern techno is. Together with his regular cameraman and VJ het perkeffect, cool visuals are added to the show, bringing images and music together.

#224: OMNI72

Mazzy Nodigt Uit! Dé showcase van Bergs hiphoptalent. Met Mazzy, Akuma Jin, MoJo, 9one, Kenny Anders, Rio en Baws. Tolga Korkmaz, beter bekend als rapper Mazzy, bracht eind vorig jaar zijn debuut 'Donker' uit, met o.a. singles 'Voicemail' en 'Draai Door', op alle streamingdiensten. Zijn soms humoristische videoclips (check 'Waka'!) maakte veel indruk en ook bij FunX gaf hij een sterke liveset. Tolga is trots op Bergen op Zoom en laat dat maar al te graag horen in zijn raps. 

#223: Mazzy Nodigt Uit

A well known producer, KC released his first solo project "CEDRIC" as an artist. For this project, KC prepared a live show that stalled because of Corona. Together with keyboardist Eddy and producer Houssam, KC takes you on a trip to Smibsaland. Buckle up!

On a trip to Smibsaland!

#222: KC

Max Alexander is, when it comes to mood swings, the hypomania of music. From grand progressive rock á la Muse to ballads about vulnerability. All of this poured over with a Dutch Spinvis sauce. He takes you with him into his life story. As a child he never felt understood, but because of this he dared to dream big. Max wants to improve the world with his music. Talk about big dreams! But if it doesn't help, it doesn't hurt. And the best part is: it also delivers great songs.

#221: MAX ALEXANDER

in(t)ərˈakt by Jeroen Search & visual scumbagz. A mind blowing audio-visual techno event. Dutchman Jeroen Search is one of techno’s most influential producers, but is also a well-kept public secret. Putting out consistently high quality music since the mid-nineties, he is always right at the sharp end of the techno spectrum with the signature Search-sound. A true techno-veteran with loads of experience who joins hands with video-artist visual scumbagz.

by Jeroen Search & Visual Scumbagz

#220: in(t)erˈakt 

Broken Brass is next level brass music. Energetic and explosive. They mix the infectious brass sound with the flow of hip-hop, the drive of electro-punk and the energy of rock 'n' roll. 'Guitars go to 10, horns go to 11!' During this club tour they present New Zealand singer and trombonist Isaac McCluskey. Known from Knars(etand) and Roots Rising, among others. On stage, his rocknroll mentality will make the edge of - the 9-man strong - Broken Brass a dangerous lot sharper.

Next level brass music. 

#219: BROKEN BRASS

Straight from the Anna (Antwerp) are the Little Crack & Slagter. Together they come up with a unique sound of dark Memphis-Rap like tunes in Flemish. They have been around for a long time in the Belgian scene under the collective VHS. However, last year Kleine Crack joined Faberyayo's label; Burning Fik. With this, he is also kicking open a lot of doors here in the Netherlands.

Dark hiphop tunes from Flanders.

#218: KLEINE CRACK

The melodic metalcore formation Born From Chaos has Hilversum roots, but also a clear link to Eindhoven. A number of band members study here at the only real metal school in the Netherlands, The Metal Factory. Recently the six of them released their first EP 'Legacy'. On it we hear four tracks with a strong interaction between the two singers, where the one-two punch between male and female vocals sometimes remind us of the duo of Lacona Coil. They describe their style as hard, melodic, yet sensitive and easy going.

The Metal Factory presents:

#217: BORN FROM CHAOS

Holland’s Gomer Pyle have caused quite a stir with their album “Idiots Savants” and stunning live performances. Firmly rooted in Grunge and Stoner, the band tends also to veer off into heavy rocking jamming psychedelia and full blown Krautrock territory. Deep space liquid trip guitars and killer riffs lead the way as they travel roads paved by acid drenched rock and old time psych. Things get rhythmically cosmic, keeping a nice rolling groove going as the dual, heavy fuzz guitars and drums explore the cosmos in a high intensity workout. New album ‘Before I Die I…’ is out now.

#216: Gomer Pyle

Oscar Wilde once said, “Everything in this world is about sex, except sex. Sex is about power. "It is precisely this contrast that Belle and The Beats explores on stage. With Isabel Zoeteweij and producer-composer Gil Lopez, we have a very special duo in house on 3 May! They operate within the spectrum of love and sexuality and with their musical diversity, symbolic visuals and sensual movements, the two provide compelling and poetic tracks. During the live stream, meet the goddess-like alter ego Quetesh and let yourself be surprised!

#215: BELLE AND THE BEATS

Het is weer zover! Ook dit jaar gaan artiesten de strijd aan in Gebouw-T, hoewel nèt iets anders dan jullie gewend zijn. De voorrondes vinden online plaats maar we werken toe naar een spetterende LIVE finale in het najaar! Vol enthousiasme zijn van alle inschrijvingen uiteindelijk 8 acts door naar de online voorrondes. Op 28 en 29 april worden deze uitgezonden op The Sessions. Tot en met vrijdag 30 april mag iedereen een stem uitbrengen via www.gebouw-t.nl/live. In het najaar zal de finale live op het podium van Gebouw-T plaatsvinden! De laatste vier acts: Designer Violence +  Floyd and the Barbers + Waested + Nova Novella



Designer Violence +  Floyd and the Barbers + Waested + Nova Novella

#214: T-Strijd voorrondes (2/2)

Het is weer zover! Ook dit jaar gaan artiesten de strijd aan in Gebouw-T, hoewel nèt iets anders dan jullie gewend zijn. De voorrondes vinden online plaats maar we werken toe naar een spetterende LIVE finale in het najaar! Vol enthousiasme zijn van alle inschrijvingen uiteindelijk 8 acts door naar de online voorrondes. Op 28 en 29 april worden deze uitgezonden op The Sessions. Tot en met vrijdag 30 april mag iedereen een stem uitbrengen via www.gebouw-t.nl/live. In het najaar zal de finale live op het podium van Gebouw-T plaatsvinden! De eerste vier acts: Everyday Robots + Hvalross + Tolga Korkmaz + Winson Blue 

Everyday Robots + Hvalross + Tolga Korkmaz + Winson Blue 

#213: T-Strijd voorrondes (1/2)

2020 started well for Leif de Leeuw band. Leif de Leeuw was named best Bluesrock guitarist of the Benelux for the 5th time by the readers of De Gitarist. Singer/guitarist Sem Jansen became the winner of music program 'Hit the Road' and the new album 'Where we're Heading' was also very well received. High time to promote that new record with a series of shows! The multi-award winning guitarist Leif de Leeuw and his six-piece band are Europe's new southern jam band sensation. Leif de Leeuw band has a completely new sound, not only because of the changed voice of Sem Jansen but also because the band now plays with 2 drummers and a keyboardist. The band distinguishes itself with its breathtaking guitar solos, two grooving drummers and twin-leads. Improvised jams make each show unique. In their own music, they continue the tradition of bands like Little Feat, Allman Brothers Band and Derek and the Dominos.
 

Europe's new southern jam band sensation Live in T 

#212: LEIF DE LEEUW 

na$i raps about his life, always with his loved ones in mind. He says: “na$i represent the struggle, the multi-cultural society, eating noodle soup three times a day, sharing gloves because it freezes, sharing your last cigarette, supporting the people in your neighborhood, looking after family and being there for your buddies. na$i = for the people, and for The Sessions!

#211: NA$I

With debut single "Only This" fresh on the shelf, the four boys from Docile Bodies went to our Sessions on April 19th. The Tilburg post-punk band brings a dark mix of shoegaze, ambient and new-wave in which their lyrics explore the monotony of life and the value of hope. Curious how this works out live? 

Dark and hopeful, head down.

#210: DOCILE BODIES

Multi-instrumental producer/ rapper Lèlèman from the Caribbean is known for his mellow sounds and smooth vibes. Currently he is working on several projects from Amsterdam, both solo and together with different artists. In this Hiphop Sessions livestream we are going to enjoy his lovely laid back vibes and jazzhop beats.
Hosted by: Miranda Gashi

Laid back vibes and jazzhop beats. 

#209: LÈLÈMAN

Over the years, both the sound and the line-up of Savage Beat evolved, but punk rock and power pop still predominate, supplemented with garage and a touch of glam. With their new five-track "New World", the Savage Beat gentlemen have two feet in the bizarre now. The accompanying frustration had to be removed and that will be no different during their Session on April 12. Especially now that they bring none other than Tony Slug and Medhi Maddog Tallal with them for guest appearances.

#208: SAVAGE BEAT

The bass scene is also on the wane this period. To ease the wait for the first real NOX event, the organization teamed up with The Sessions. The result: The NOX Sessions! With this fourth edition of Madster + Andromedik.

Tune in for 90 minutes of the best bass music you're used to hear at NOX.

Madster + Andromedik

#207: THE NOX SESSIONS

Meet alternative R&B and HipHop artist YVES (1992, Amsterdam). Together with his producers SHY and Clarx Kent he melts Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz sound into a collective. With his debut EP 'SADDERDAYS' released under the label of Mr. Probz (Left Lane Recordings) YVES brings a fresh sound to the Dutch R&B and Hip-hop culture!

#206: YVES

In 2014 singer / songwriter Celine Cairo made her debut with the EP 'Follow' produced by Fink. Her first album 'Free Fall', written and recorded in LA with producer Bill Lefler, was released in 2016. We then saw Celine perform at DWDD, she won the Zilveren Notekraker in 2017 and built up a solid fan base. Her distinctive voice did not go unnoticed online either; her songs have been streamed over 14 million times and used in various series. In 2018, Celine presented the acoustic album The Hector Sessions in the Concertgebouw, after which she left for London. Since then she has been working on her new album, which is expected sometime in the coming months. First single 'Bird Song' will certainly not be missing, but we keep our fingers crossed that Celine Cario will give us another tip of the veil during her Session on April 5 in the Effenaar!

#205: CELINE CAIRO

The bass scene is also on the wane this period. To ease the wait for the first real NOX event, the organization teamed up with The Sessions. The result: The NOX Sessions! With this third edition: NHN + Vypes B2B Regolith Surface

Tune in for 90 minutes of the best bass music you're used to hear at NOX.

NHN + Vypes B2B Regolith Surface

#204: THE NOX SESSIONS

Sixteen boys, who grew up together in the shadow of the Gerarduskerk, made fame among the local Chinese and became street-wise at the infinite Stratumseind. After Hang Chow Crow's hibernation, these boys from Stratum South are back! With new standards and their second album "Year of the Crow". This Eindhoven hip-hop formation brings the fresh wind that Eindje deserves!

The boys from Stratum Zuid!

#203: HANG CHOW CROW

Fans of Nick Cave and Iceage can get ready for a stream from a band that is rock solid and dripping with energy and soothing noise eruptions. At The Sessions Countdown, Dripping Trees reached the 9th position and the Eindhoven quartet loves to come to our Effenaar again!

Dripping Trees opts for a compelling sound overflowing with fire and sulfur dynamics, noise and narrative imagination. The upcoming debut Fuel Of Mankind explores an environment of lawlessness where terms like "truth" and "order" are just part of a simulation. The sinister forays into post-rock and slowcore receive a cold bucket of farcical computer interludes, in which the band essentially questions all emotions within their own work. Dripping Trees brings up all kinds of feelings: their music can be beautiful, erotic, absurd and scary at the same time. We are looking forward to!

#202: DRIPPING TREES

The Eindhoven eclectic act around Rob Cornelissen, or Why Tony, normally brings a cocktail of blues, grunge and dreamy melodies. There are now three albums on the shelf and although the piano is not new to the band, it only played a central role on 'Side A', which was released last January. In addition to own compositions, this album also contains instrumental interpretations of Muse, Mozes and the Firstborn, Aidan & the Wild and none other than composer / pianist Frédéric Chopin. In the fall Why Tony hopes to be able to play (and drink!) their familiar cocktail again, but we are happy that he will first be playing an integral version of Side A on the now famous Eindhoven station piano!

STATIONSPIANO-CONCERT

#201: WHY TONY 

When we were just in lockdown last year, the Utrecht rap formation StropStrikkers came out with their long-awaited new album 'Koevoet En De Sikkel'. Music video 'Kettingbrekers' was also launched, but unfortunately performances had to be put on hold for a while. Luckily for us, Skafalau (MC), J.A.E. (Je Afrikaanse Excellentie) (MC) and Klaas Vaak (DJ/Producer) are coming to our Hiphop Sessions on March 23!

Duo to illness of one of the members, the Session of Stropstrikkers cannot take place.

#200: STROPSTRIKKERS (CANCELLED)

Eindhovense comedian Hermes Ahmadi neemt je tijdens Comedy Nacht mee op een trip door het Nederlandse cabaretlandschap. Een avond gevuld met de beste nieuwe talenten van eigen bodem. Cabaretiers waar je om kunt lachen, je kent het wel! Echt publiek mag helaas nog niet bij aanwezig zijn. Wel zal een gedeelte van het online publiek via zoom interactief aanwezig zijn in de Effenaar via Zoom. 

Line-up:
Pieter Jouke
Jules Keeris
Floris de Vree
Hidde van Gestel
MC Hermes Ahmadi

#199: COMEDY NACHT (NOT ON DEMAND)

Rarri Jackson is finally taking the stage in hometown Eindje tonight, after years of shows throughout the Netherlands & Belgium. What we know about him is that he comes from Eindhoven, is an incomprehensible but hilarious phenomenon on Instagram, has a successful merchandise line that consists mainly of self-designed Umbro sports jerseys, released one of the most wavy mixtapes of the year last year and performed at the Lil Cube during Woo Hah! High time for Eindhoven to get acquainted with the experimental hip hop with electronic influences of Rarri Jackson!

Iconic Performance

#198: RARRI JACKSON

A relatively new name from Eindhoven Rockcity, but with veterans and familiar faces in the ranks. The Astoria stands with one foot in the late 60's and the other in the early 70's, making their own hits influenced by bands like the Stooges, MC5, the Sonics, the Who and the Rolling Stones.

#197: THE ASTORIA

The bass scene is also on its lowest this period. To ease the wait for the first real NOX event, the organization teamed up with The Sessions. The result: The NOX Sessions! With this first edition Bastards Ball + Creek. 

Livestream with the finest bass music you're used to hear at NOX. 

#196: THE NOX SESSIONS

From compelling to raw, the voice of rapper and singer Raw Roets - Cyrano Kout - is one of the most unique in modern Dutch music. Roets is a thoroughbred artist who effortlessly alternates between two extremes; the rougher Roets and the softer Cyrano. In his music he openly searches for himself and reflects on his sometimes gray surroundings while dreaming colorfully. His sound is characterized by honest and compelling lyrics to musical and spatial productions. We look forward to his Hiphop Session on Tuesday March 9 in our Effenaar!

#195: RAW ROETS

Driven by a passion for loud music in general and melodic hardcore in particular, I'll Get By was formed in 2018. Five men from the Utrecht area have since been throwing their own vision of and through hardcore into the world. With the release of debut EP "Tiny Room" and the latest single "Useless" I'll Get By has secured their place in the Dutch metalcore / hardcore scene. On March 8 they will bring a power show full of energy to both the Effenaar and the home audience!

#194: I'LL GET BY

The bass scene is also on its lowest this period. To ease the wait for the first real NOX event, the organization teamed up with The Sessions. The result: The NOX Sessions! With this first edition Divicioux b2b Jetyx + Koarse. 

Livestream with the finest bass music you’re used to hear at NOX.

#193: THE NOX SESSIONS

With roots in early hip-hop, R&B, neo-jazz and soulful pop, MERU is a multi-multidisciplinary artist whose live shows are invariably paired with visual art, such as paintings and illustrations. A performance by MERU is therefore perfect in advance for a livestream in our Hiphop Sessions! Spanish is mixed with English and besides the special art performance, vocals, beats, poetry and instrumental numbers are expected. This creative mind likes to travel to their own planet and on March 2 we are allowed to come along!

This show is programmed by Max de Beijer. He is a programmer at Hall Of Fame in Tilburg and founder of To The Max Entertainment with which he provides bookings and management for Gil & Megas and Zeno among others.

#192: MERU 

The Sessions: Ross Curry
Monday March 1 is the day you can write down; then we welcome Ross Curry to our Sessions! On November 20, his much-played song "Last Days" saw the light of day and earlier this year, among others, "Most Beautiful" and the hit single "Wake Up Dead". And that after a long silence around the frontman of the 90's rock trio Spo Dee O Dee from Amsterdam. Solo, Curry records the critically acclaimed Britpop album "Doolally" in 1996 under the name "Shamus", with influences from The Beatles, Oasis and Paul Weller. After several successful tribute projects and participation in the rock opera "Ren Lenny Ren", he released his last self-financed album in 2005. We are eagerly looking forward to his new record and his performance in the Effenaar!

Ex Spo Dee O Dee frontman going solo

#191: ROSS CURRY

On Tuesday February 23rd Laylo will celebrate the release of his new album, 'Nobody Know', at our Hip Hop Sessions! On the record, which will be released via TRIFECTA on February 12, Laylo alternates light-hearted subjects with personal, real-life stories, in which his hometown Eindhoven also plays a prominent role.

Laylo became known for his homemade video clips Infrared Projects. In addition to its unique visual presentation, Laylo catches the eye with its sound: a fusion of old school hip-hop, American trap and contemporary boombap beats. He was previously a guest on 101Barz, FunX, StukTV and WOO-HAH !, now it's Effenaar's turn AND our livestream!

#190: LAYLO

Started as a singer-songwriter on guitar in 2015, the young Abee fell in love with R&B after a stay in London, after which the talented singer increasingly got to the core of her music. With her international sound, Abee has already released four great singles on the market in 2020. After 'Way Back', 'Leash' and 'Talk', 'Answers' is now also there, which appeared on the Spotify New Music Friday playlists of Japan, The Philippines, Turkey, Singapore, Japan, Thailand and of course our own Netherlands. Earlier tracks 'What Should I Do' (1.3 million streams) and 'Magnetized' with Amsterdam DJ duo Mike Rogers also scored highly. Abee was also seen and heard on NPO 3FM (live), Solar Festival, Tivoli & during the Popronde. She recently collaborated with Rogerseventytwo (half of Mike Rogers) on his latest single "Artificial Love", released by Martin Garrix's label. You can bet that Abee will get a new success story in the Effenaar!

#189: ABEE (NOT ON DEMAND)

Comedian Hermes Ahmadi from Eindhoven takes you on a trip through the Dutch comedy landscape during Comedy Night. An evening filled with the best new home-grown talents. Cabaret artists you can laugh at, you know the drill!

Line-up:
MC Hermes Ahmadi
Fedor Ikelaar
Klaas Prins
Johan van Gulik

#188: COMEDY NACHT (NOT ON DEMAND)

Earlier this year, Fano released his album Bourgondisch including the single 'Foodporn' on which his love for food was central. But the rapper/actor doesn't stop there, the burgundian brings on his new single an ode to Fast Food! After years of working in the French fry shop, he recently put his connection with the fast food at the center of this new single 'FastFood'. FastFood is the starting shot in the run-up to his new album. Nice greasy bite this Fano!

#187: FANO

The experimental pop songs of this Amsterdam duo take you into their world of Krautrock with cosmic influences. Sometimes catchy, sometimes alienating, with the ability to unleash catharsis in you. From every decade they could call a source of inspiration, we'll keep it for now at Velvet Underground, Can and BEAK>. Biggest common denominator: free and experimental. Get into a trance and dance in your living room to the sounds of Spill Gold.

Free and experimental

#186: SPILL GOLD

POM is a five-piece 'FUZZPOP' band from Amsterdam that shows that hardcore music can also be cheerful and cute. Inspired by britpop and garage rock they create their own 'FUZZPOP'. Expect a hard and energetic performance accompanied by a sweet edge.

Fuzzpop from Amsterdam. At times sweet, at times with a raw edge.

#182: POM 

'De Kijk van K' and Perfect Beat Challenge have joined forces to identify new hip hop artists. OWNZONE is the ultimate music producer and rapper/vocalist challenge for this. Tonight a showcase of three talents in these Hiphop Sessions; Sfurr + Dylamic and Tranqui. 

We host this OWNZONE livestream together with E-moves, the driving force behind Urban Culture in Eindhoven.  

Hiphop challenge showcase

#186: DE OWN-ZONE

 Woody Sings Eindje is a series in which the Eindhoven musician Woody Veneman reveals and performs his favorite songs from the Eindhoven underground music. 
 
Woody Sings Eindje 2 contains four songs, all recorded during a live concert in the Effenaar on September 16, 2017. More than three years later Woody thought it was time to release these recordings. The mini album contains never-released songs by Pessariüm and Nori Yakitori, as well as interpretations of songs by stoner rockers 7Zuma7 and the legendary punk band Flyin' Spiderz. The release of Woody Sings End 2 is celebrated with a performance in The Sessions. Three cheers for Woody Sings End 2!

#185: WOODY SINGS EINDJE 2

The station piano in Eindhoven released many emotions last week. Rioters severely hammered the original piano, rendering it virtually useless. A video of the morning after the riots in which Eindhoven resident David Hordijk still managed to play the piano, was extensively circulated on social media. After a campaign by a few entrepreneurs, a new piano was already in the station hall after two days.

“The station piano has become a symbol of hope,” says Hordijk. He is happy with the new piano. "There is more volume, so you can add more dynamics and feeling to your playing." It inspired him to organize this online concert together with The Sessions and NS, in which he will play his own work. “Playing for people is what I love to do the most. We live in a fast time with so many stimuli. When I make music, I forget the issues of the day, I forget everything around me and the only thing that remains: The music. That feeling. That's what I want to give people. "

The Sessions and NS present David Hordijk from Eindhoven CS

#184: ONLINE PIANO-CONCERT VANUIT EINDHOVEN CS

Started in 2017, Ella John has managed to create her own unique flow with her Surinamese roots and influences from genres such as trap, dancehall, grime and reggae. In 2018 she was picked up by 101Barz and her EP 'Mad Ting' was released, followed by 'Gass' in 2019. In the summer of the same year, Woo-Hah was treated to a performance by Ella John, just like Zwarte Cross, Kwaku. Festival, Milkshake Festival, Rotterdam Unlimited, ADE Beats and Jamrock. She kicked off the special 2020 with a double single and video clip by Bagga & Drugga. Open our live stream on January 26, because Ella is ready!

Trap, dancehall, grime and reggae in your livingroom!

#181: ELLA JOHN

You might already know Lil Saint, aka Sosa, from his viral 101barz, the pickup session with MocroManiac & RQS or tunes like 'Chickens' and 'T.O.G.D (Trap Of Ga Dood)'. Lil Saint aka Sosa aka Slime Prince Sosa aka Bando Baby aka Trap God from Amsterdam-Southeast is a self-named icon in its own lane. 

Trap god from Amsterdam Zuid-Oost

#180: LIL SAINT

New wave and post-punk band Lifeless Past is inspired by - how could it be otherwise - the 80's post-punk and death rock movement. The two ambitious musicians from The Hague experiment with new wave, noise rock and early goth rock, with lyrics about social affairs, personal experiences and mental struggles. Their live performances are characterized by redeeming guitar melodies and synths layered over catchy electronic drum beats.

New wave and postpunk from Den Haag

#179: LIFELESS PAST

Multi-talent Joshua J has already been tipped off by Dr. Dré himself and now we tip his Hiphop Session on January 12! Joshua was musically active at a very young age; first on the piano, then as a DJ and eventually the focus was completely on writing and producing own songs. Joshua J is now a promising artist in the field of modern R&B, hip-hop and soul. His first single "Lock My Door" achieved one million (!) Streams on Spotify and the 2019 debut album "1998" received rave reviews and led to sold-out concerts and supports for none other than Anderson .Paak and Boyz II Men. 

Hip-hop tip from Dr. Dré himself!

#178: JOSHUA J

Poor Man Richie is the new project of Derrick van Schie and Niels Verweij. These gentlemen were part of the Tilburg rock band Wealthy Beggar at the beginning of 2000, with which they played over 300 shows at amongst others Lowlands and Pinkpop. Not the least musicians! About twenty years have passed since their first collaboration, but there is no lack of motivation and ambition for a next musical project. The result is the album 'Your Mind Is Like Mine'. The starting point of this album is clear: Blue-Eyed soul as it was made at the end of the seventies, beginning of the eighties. But with influences from rock, psychedelica and americana side paths are regularly taken. In terms of references you can think of Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, or more current Young Gun Silver Fox and Parcels, but we certainly hear hints of Jonathan Wilson, Wilco and Radiohead. It's going to be a real pleasure!

#177: POOR MAN RICHIE

This Rotterdam formation has been bouncing around the world since 1994, past festivals and parties. The gentlemen of The Cenobites have performed in Jakarta, Barcelona and L.A. There are now five albums on the resume and number six is ​​being worked on. The band makes pure psychobilly: rockabilly with strong punk influences. A cheeky sound to caress the eardrums. Or tear. It just depends on what you are after. On January 10 in the Effenaar.

Rockabilly with punk-influences

#176: CENOBITES

Q'n, Lawson, Sfurr and Bennii have been making music together since way back. They represent the 0413 and, along with a number of other members, are part of the Blind Signed formation. Each member of this formation has its own characteristic and unique personality, but when the group comes together it is one strong motion. The mutual connection between the boys goes deeper than music and it shows!

Hiphop from 0413!

#175: BLIND GETEKEND

Casey's Call takes you to England's underground scene. These youngsters from Eindhoven sound like a bunch of British rascals. Raw guitars, melancholic melodies and catchy riffs are central. Uptempo indie rock meets 90's britpop. A must-see session for lovers of The Strokes, Oasis and Artic Monkeys.

New British Indierock from Eindje!

#174: CASEY'S CALL

With over 160(!) livestream Sessions on the counter, it's time for an election. No better time for lists than the December holiday month. We proudly present The Sessions Countdown! 

From now on everyone can choose his or her own Sessions Top 3 from all livestream (Isolation) Sessions that have been from March 14th until December 1st. On New Year's Eve the livestream will start at www.thesessions.stream from 23.00 hrs for the only real The Sessions Countdown! Here the best songs of the Top 10 will pass by, presented live by our programmer Marco Roelofs. And of course at 00.00 hours the fireworks won't be missing either! 

The ultimate Sessions Top 10 in your livingroom!

#173: THE SESSIONS COUNTDOWN

He had De Wereld Draait Door studio swing, had Mathijs van Nieuwkerk whistle, opened the year of Rembrandt with his sharp words, managed to catch the keyboardplayer who toured with Gregory Porter for his new live-band, received several positive reviews from 3voor12, and according to Red Bull is one of the acts that will blow up in 2020. Kay Slice files, cuts and hits andnd is on a musical mission. How does that sound? Like a mix of hip-hop, soul and afrobeat: meditations on self-love, identity and everything you encounter in the search for yourself.