Splendid are the Netherlands’ undisputed ambassadors of musical sunshine. With a career spanning over twenty years, they have earned a cherished place in the Dutch music landscape. Their high-energy blend of pop, reggae, and hip-hop makes standing still virtually impossible—a fact they’ve proven time and again at festivals such as Lowlands, Zwarte Cross, Sziget, Paaspop, and Fusion Festival in Berlin.

Their ninth album, KARATE, has been announced as the world’s first flow state album. It’s not about endless perfection, but about capturing inspiration in its purest form. “KARATE is about flow, discipline, and letting go,” says frontman Pat Smith. “It’s a different approach to musical challenges: fluid, powerful, and honest. Music doesn’t have to be a finished product—it can be a living process.”