With the Dutch music currently scene bubbling under with recent success stories such as DOPE D.O.D, Jacco Gardner, SKIP&DIE, Taymir and Birth of Joy make sure you keep your eye out for future stars from the Lowlands. Four acts to watch out for in 2015 include garage rockers Mozes and The Firstborn, Rotterdam based talent SEVDALIZA, genre defying My Baby and tropical bass outfit Kuenta I Tambu.
1. Mozes and The Firstborn
A hot new band, playing old style hard rock with hints of Mikal Cronin and Ty Segall. Haing recently released their first album and signed to Dutch label Top Notch this band is set to go far. See them perform live in London at the The Shacklewell Arms on 6th March and The Lock Tavern on 7th March, plus a special invite only showcase during the ILMC.
www.mozesandthefirstborn.com
https://mozesandthefirstborn.bandcamp.com
2. SEVDALIZA
Dive into the mysterious world of musician SEVDALIZA, her music contains breathy vocals contrasting with heavy basslines, creating a mood that screams temptation. Born in Iran and now based in the Netherlands, 27-year-old Sevdaliza’s music videos have already caught the attention of many international blogs, resulting in features with Vogue, Alexander Wang and H&M making her a brand ambassador. DKNY also used ‘Backseat Love’ as there official campaign song on the runway for New York Fashion Week. Look out for her forthcoming debut EP ‘The Suspended Kid’
https://www.facebook.com/SEVDALIZAMUSIC/info?tab=page_info
https://soundcloud.com/sevdaliza
3. My Baby
After years of performing and recording several albums with The Souldiers, the Dutch – New Zealand ensemble, embarked on a new journey and formed My babyin 2012. Working their magic in the studio in Amsterdam to release Loves Voodoo! in 2013, My Baby went on to develop a name for themselves worldwide with their unrelenting voodoo trance experience combining folk and blues roots of the deep South and out- and-out funk and dance. In April they will be supporting Seasick Steve on his UK tour.
http://www.mybabywashere.com
https://soundcloud.com/mybabywashere
4. Kuenta i Tambu
InspIred by TradITIonal afro CarIbbean MusIC froM Cu- raçao and european danCe, KuenTa I TaMbu has CreaTed a brand new sound! They Cleverly found a balanCe beTween eleCTronIC sound saMples, sIngIng and ChanTIng and The InfeCTIous rhyThMs played by rITual TaMbú druMs. soMe Call IT global bass, oThers prefer labelIng IT TaMbuTronIC buT one ThIng Is for sure: IT’s a wIld and Colorful explosIon of energy, and always seeMs To seT off soMe serIous MoveMenTs on The danCefloor! KuenTa I TaMbu perforManCes sTand for hIgh energy shows, wITh hypnoTIzIng beaTs and dazzlIng perCussIve InTerplay beTween The band MeMbers.
http://www.aboutkit.com
https://soundcloud.com/aboutkit
Playlists
Listen to the Soundcloud playlist: https://soundcloud.com/dutch-impact/sets/dutch-impact-ilmc-2015
Listen to the Spotify playlist: https://play.spotify.com/user/dutchimpact2014/playlist/3Ya8mmEFOqOxNaBy4iNL0c
Contact
Nikki McNeill
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
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