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EVENT SPOTLIGHT
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THE SCHIZOPHONICS (USA)
+ Bloody Mama
DB's Studio
Thu 16 Jul
Garage, Rock
+ Bloody Mama
If you saw THE SCHIZOPHONICS here last November, we certainly expect you back for a reprise of one of the most energetic R&R bands on earth. And be sure to bring someone along you want to surprise with an explosive show by this trio. Think of the untamable energy of THE MC5, the soulful moves of JAMES BROWN, and the raw power of IGGY POP – all wrapped up in one impressive trio.
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CLAMM
+ Balaclava + Krimewave
Rotown
Fri 17 Jul
Hardcore punk, Punk
+ Balaclava + Krimewave
The punk trio CLAMM is coming to Rotown on Friday, July 17, with their raw, energetic sound and direct, socially critical lyrics! With their latest album, the band explores a new musical direction, incorporating synths and horns, among other instruments.
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Honey Blonde
+ Platonic Smile + Peanut Butter Goldfish
Cinetol
Fri 17 Jul
Punk, Indie, Post punk
+ Platonic Smile + Peanut Butter Goldfish
Honey Blonde is a pink-punk band from Utrecht. Inspired by the new wave of the riot grrrl movement, this feminist quartet makes no-nonsense girl punk with a sweet edge. Honey Blonde draws inspiration from fear of commitment, annoying men, and hangovers. With a danceable, high-energy mix of punk and pop, Honey Blonde wants to show that punk can also be vulnerable and joyful. With relatable and compelling songs, Honey Blonde hopes to connect the misfits and the cool kids!
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GLU
Paradiso
Wed 22 Jul
Hip hop, Pop, Experimental electronic
GLU is the solo project of Michael Shuman, in which unusual melodies come together with atmospheric instrumentals and dynamic vocals. The result is a genre-bending mix of hip-hop, pop, and experimental electronica, with introspective lyrics about struggle, loss, and personal demons. The 2023 EP 'MY DEMONS' showcases Shuman's versatility: he writes not only catchy choruses but also complex lyrics and explores new sounds with synthesizers and keyboards.
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TEXTURES
+ dj serko + lance laoyan (live) + knee deep in custard
Cinetol
Fri 24 Jul
Experimental, Electronic
+ dj serko + lance laoyan (live) + knee deep in custard
Textures is a new event series presenting groundbreaking experimental electronic music from Amsterdam. After a sold-out edition in January, Textures returns with a new line-up of three artists who immerse you in deep layers of ambient textures, soundscapes, field recordings, and live instruments.
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Benefiets
– Modern Figure + Cycles + Pretty//Ugly
De Nieuwe Anita
Sat 25 Jul
Wave, Punk
– Modern Figure + Cycles + Pretty//Ugly
Benefiets – Modern Figure + Cycles + Pretty//Ugly
Hey, just like every year we're doing a little fundraiser, just like every year we're late again for our official 'anniversary', but unlike every year, this year we're doing it for something specific: Kronkel ! Together with the lovelies from Pretty Ugly & Bandgurl666 , we came up with the idea to organize a festival. Fun! But expensive! That 's fine, but because every little bit helps and because it 's also veeeery fun; Benefit !
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Nyege Nyege x Garage Fest WEEKENDER
Garage Noord
Sat 25 Jul
Underground, Electronic
It’s that time again. Nyege Nyege x Garage Fest is back. For the fifth edition of Nyege Nyege x Garage Fest, we’re hosting a 30 hour weekender. Prepare for some summer madness with music, dance and food, powered by a big dub soundsystem on the terrace on Sunday. Get your tickets now!
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JUNO
+ Nano + Orchestra
Cinetol
Fri 31 Jul
Experimental, Pop, Electronic
+ Nano + Orchestra
The NL/BE computer music and digi-art collective bitcrush fanclub <3 presents a lively, hyper-glitched evening with interactive visuals and three artists. Expect chopped drum breaks, funky basslines, kaleidoscopic arpeggios, and gender- and identity-fluid vocals, accompanied by psychedelic live visuals in a 3D render style. A ride reminiscent of a circuit-bent vintage video game.
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DEAD MEADOW (USA)
DB's Studio
Thu 6 Aug
Psychedelic rock
The American standard-bearers of modern psychedelic rock, Dead Meadow, have reached their tenth studio record in their 25-year existence with their new album, Voyager To Voyager. We have had the pleasure of welcoming the trio to the old dB's on several occasions in the past, but this time is different, as Dead Meadow has suffered a significant setback with the passing of co-founder and bassist Steve Kille.
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Pyxls x HD Heaven
Melkweg
Fri 7 Aug
Pride, Hyperpop, Eurotrance
Amsterdam collective PYXLS dives headfirst into genres like Hyperpop, PC Music and Euro Trance, giving it a megaphone within the electronic scene. Think of it as a glitchy crossroads where the past, present and future of pop collide. From sugar-sweet hooks to completely unhinged walls of industrial noise — complete with unexpected genre switches that make your brain reboot.
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Complexity Fest 2026
+ Ryosuke Kiyasu, Zeta, ZU, Violent Magic Orchestra, Hollow Jan & meer
Patronaat
Sat 15 Aug
Experimental metal
+ Ryosuke Kiyasu, Zeta, ZU, Violent Magic Orchestra, Hollow Jan & meer
On Saturday, August 15th, Complexity Fest returns to Patronaat for the tenth time! For ten years, we've been bringing together adventurous sounds and groundbreaking heavy music: from all sorts of experimental metal combinations to loud electronic music and post-/jazz/indie/math-inspired rock madness, and everything in between. Complexity Fest offers a platform for artists who think outside the box.
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The Alchemist
Melkweg
Thu 27 Aug
Hip hop
One of the most revered and prolific rap producers of his generation, the Alchemist crafts sample-heavy, tough, yet detailed beats suffused with soul. After moving to New York, he gained recognition producing for Mobb Deep and went on to work with major artists including Nas, Ghostface Killah, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem, whose official DJ he became in 2005.
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Wine Lips (CAN)
+ The Boojums (CAN)
Slachthuis
Fri 28 Aug
Garage punk
+ The Boojums (CAN)
With their signature psychedelic garage punk rock style, the quartet whips their audience into a frenzy with fuzz-drenched guitars, heavy bass lines, high revs, and full throttle. Since their inception, they have made a name for themselves as one of Canada's best garage punk bands—gnarly garage punk where standing still is not an option!
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