The 4 saxophonists and the drummer of [SIC] get their inspiration from X-Legged-Sally, Jaga Jazzist, and John Zorn, but also from The Ex, Sonic Youth, and The Melvins. Their most recent project is aimed more at becoming a rock band. Lieven Eeckhout, who used to be part of Galatasaray's wind ensemble ...

Those who know the past of one half of the musicians from Stadt will be amazed. Fulco Ottervanger (singing and keyboard) and Simon Segers (drums) from De Beren Gieren have been working together with Frederik Segers (guitar) and Joris Cool (bass) for years now, in search of "new music'. Their debut a ...

The music by Tin Men & The Telephone will quickly stir up an aha moment. The name already suggests it: this triad mixes retro ringtones and more recent jingles into their jazz. But also other, more ordinary sounds will be easily recognizable. Their way of dealing with music has offered them en ...

On Sunday, 14 July 2013 the Gent Jazz Festival will be presenting "Zorn at 60", a project by John Zorn in the theme of his sixtieth birthday. John Zorn (1953) saxophonist, composer, conductor and producer will turn sixty on 2 September. To celebrate that birthday, he developed a complete programme ...

The band name seems like an unlucky choice, but what can you expect from Splashgirl? Prepare yourself to hear filmic music which will remain in your head for quite a while! The main ingredients are the piano, bass and drums and all of these will make for an ideal soundtrack to fit those dark but l ...

This German band brews a magic potion with a dash of funky r&b, a bit of vibrant pop and a hint of jazz. It's a mix which simultaneously reminds of Regina Spektor, Norah Jones, and Jef Neve. Take a sip and feel bewitched by Lucia Cadotsch's voice, which takes you to the fairy-tale-world of Sch ...

Mopo, Finnish for moped, is based on strong friendship, but in the first place on a high amount of musical talent. These Scandinavians bring together free jazz, afro funk, and 80s punk and make an energetic set out of this combination. These Finnish friends already convinced on British stages and ...