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Kosmo Sound BE // jazz

WED Jan 15, 19:45 @ Hooghoudt Barn

Six-piece stellar future dub formation from Ghent, Belgium, combining heaviness and psychedelics with the freedom of jazz. Plenty of haunting sax, smart organ and loose-limbed guitar thrive on jumping bass lines and straight forward crisp drumming, leaving you no choice but to dance, pump and drop. Heavy, hybrid and free, that’s the trip though Kosmo Sound’s universe.

Looking for: booking (UK, DE, FR), live opportunities (WW)

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Asbest CH // post punk/noise rock

WED Jan 15, 20:00 @ Huize Maas (Front)

THU Jan 16, 22:50 @ Huis De Beurs

This noise rock trio already caused a stir with their debut EP Interstates in 2017. Then, with the release of first album Driven in September 2018 the international feedback arrived, the buzz grew and the band won the Song Of The Year Award. A tour through Germany provided their first taste of international success and now Asbest want so much more.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU), sync

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Blanche BE // pop

WED Jan 15, 20:00 @ Stadsschouwburg

Blanche, aka Ellie Delvaux, is a 19-year-old Belgian singer, whose first single ‘City Lights’ propelled her straight to the top of the European charts in 2017. Blanche’s precocious songwriting, compelling, sultry vocals and melodies will surely make an impression at Eurosonic. Already a big name in Belgium, the young winner of European Border Breakers Awards 2018 is currently working on her debut album to be released in early 2020.

Looking for: booking (GSA), live opportunities (Scandinavia)

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Monumental Men CH // electronic

WED Jan 15, 20:30 @ Forum

Their sound is driven by producers Biru and Melvyn Buss, dancefloor veterans with Round Table Knights and Mercury, as well as vocalist Roman Bühlmann, former lead singer of the folk outfit Patrick Bishop. The work of the crew from Bern, Switzerland sets out to capture the exciting dynamics of club music and translate that into contemporary pop.

Looking for: booking (outside GSA), publishing (WW), live opportunities (EU)

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The Devil's Trade HU // dark folk

Dávid Makó, the Hungarian singer-songwriter known as The Devil’s Trade, released second album What Happened to the Little Blind Crow in 2018. From traditional and heartbreaking Transylvanian folk, blues and dark folk, through Makó’s roots as a doom/stoner singer to the spirit of the Appalachians, this full-length recording is the manifestation of an artist ever growing, evolving and adapting.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU)

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Black Mirrors BE // rock

WED Jan 15, 21:30 @ Huize Maas (Front)

Fronted by female lead singer Marcella Di Troia, Black Mirrors is where alternative rock, shamanic psychedelia, vocal intimacy and virtuosity find their home. Combine elements of Royal Blood, Massive Attack, Janis Joplin, Queens Of The Stone Age and Anouk, and Black Mirrors is what you’ll get. Straightforward rock hits, hypnotizing melodies and groovy tunes are only a few elements of what Black Mirrors exhibits. Belgian music awards winner for best rock & alternative 2018.

Looking for: booking agency (EU, US, JP), label (WW), PR agency (BE, NL, FR)

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Bobby Oroza FI // soul pop

WED Jan 15, 22:10 @ Barn

Always with an air of crude romanticism, Bobby pushes towards an expression transcending the borders of soul and rock balladry. His dark and intimate debut single ”This Love” didn’t take long to reach the ears and hearts of a worldwide soul music community and is already a proper classic amongst the lowrider and soul collector scenes. Before finishing high school Bobby decided he needed to experience the rhythmic source that had inspired him the most, and travelled to Santiago, Cuba. Since his return he’s been producing, recording and performing music to make a living for his family. With his instant classic, debut album “This Love” Oroza has shared his strange and unique shade of Soul with the world, creating a cult-like following for his sound from Finland to sunny Southern California and beyond.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU)

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The Qualitons HU // psychedelic rock

L’Éclair CH // experimental rock

WED Jan 15, 23:00 @ Grand Theatre Main

Taking their first steps in London as a duo in 2015, Swiss combo L’Éclair expanded the band back in their hometown of Geneva. The result is a sextet inspired by groove and kraut rock of the Seventies.

Looking for: booking agency, publishing (WW), live opportunities (EU)

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Camilla Sparksss CH // experimental electronic

WED Jan 15, 23:45 @ Vera

A Swiss Canadian singer, songwriter and visual artist, who is also known from post-punk band Peter Kernel. Her music is an instinctive mixture of experimental, lo-fi electronic pop, and melodic collages, performed with turntables, fat synthesisers and cutting vocals.

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Antti Paalanen FI // experimental folk

WED 15 Jan, 23:45 @ Der AA-Kerk

Antti Paalanen creates his wild music on the simple accordions so familiar to Finnish folk music. Although inspired by tradition, Paalanen has nevertheless created a sound world all his own, where tradition gives way to trance-like minimalism, EDM influenced beats, Siberian throat-singing and controlled and insightful use of modern sound technology.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU)

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The Guru Guru BE // rock

WED Jan 15, 00:30 @ Huize Maas

The Guru Guru have been happily dealing in Borderline Rock. Imagine: lead vocals wearing a multicolored strait-jacket, haunted by feverish guitars and a tormented rhythm section. Praised for their live performances, THE GURU GURU is a must-see... With palpable, electric energy oozing from the stage, vocalist  Tom Adriaenssens balances on the verge of theatrical psychosis. Touring highlights include: ArcTanGent (UK), Ment (SLO), Monkey Week (ESP), Sziget (HU), Pukkelpop (BE). New album ‘POINT FINGERS‘ out on the 31st of January 2020!

Looking for: live opportunities (EU), booking agency (DE, IT, PT, AT, Scandinavia, Eastern EU)

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GEIKE BE // pop

THU Jan 16, 16:40 @ Coffee Company

THU Jan 16, 22:10 @ Praedinius Gymnasium

Geike Arnaert was the face of Hooverphonic for 11 years. In 2008 she decided to leave the band and go solo. After a first solo record, 7 years passed until all of the sudden “Zoutelande”, a collab with Dutch band BLOF appeared and became a record breaking hit single. Together with Joost Zweegers (Novastar) Geike kept writing new songs. This resulted in a brilliant pop album, produced by Wouter Van Belle and released on Sony Music.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU)

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Veronica Fusaro CH // soul pop

THU Jan 16, 17:00 @ De Jongens van Hemmes

THU Jan 16, 21:45 @ Forum

In the quiet remoteness of her home recording studio, Veronica Fusaro developed her characteristic soul pop sound and the bluntness of her songs. She then stepped into the spotlight in 2016 with self-produced EP Lost In Thought and surprised the Swiss music industry by winning several awards. Touring ever since, her music matured and Veronica learned to build sound structures with live multi-instrumental loops. Third EP Sunkissed came out fall 2019.

Looking for: label, publisher, live opportunities (EU)

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Jesse Markin FI // indie / hip hop

THU Jan 16, 17:00 @ Platosonic / Plato Records Store

THU Jan 16, 20:00 @ Grand Theatre Main

After releasing his debut single “Blood” in May 2018 Jesse Markin has quickly become the hottest name in the Finnish urban & indie music scene. Markin's music is a unique mix of indie pop, hip hop, soul, r'n'b and African folk. Markin was awarded with the annual Newcomer of the year price by legendary Finnish music magazine Soundi and he was also listed among Breakthrough acts of year 2019 by YleX (equivalent to BBC Radio 1). Markin’s critically acclaimed debut album “FOLK” was released on May 31st 2019 which lead to a TV performance on the national TV, features on the biggest Finnish newspapers and shows on key summer festivals in Finland including Flow Festival, Ruisrock, Ilosaarirock and Weekend Festival.

Looking for: booking (WW), label (WW), live opportunities (EU)

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Sophie Hunger & Julian Sartorius CH // electro folk

THU Jan 16, 20:00 @ Stadsschouwburg

Sophie Hunger has long been synonymous with a minimalist folk-jazz hybrid that put her in step with fellow travellers like Laura Marling and Feist. But since her move from Switzerland to Berlin, she discovered electronic music, became a frequent visitor to the Berghain club and developed an interest in modular synths. The songs she wrote in her home studio were recorded with producer Dan Carey in London, bundled on the Molecules album and released by Caroline International.

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Emilie Zoé CH // alternative rock

THU Jan 16, 20:45 @ Vera

Swiss singer-songwriter Emilie Zoé published two highly praised LPs on Hummus Records. She won a Swiss Music Award with The Very Start (2018). Zoé has been touring for ten years adapting her songs for theater plays, tv shows, live movie soundtracks and is currently presenting them on stage in a duo equipped with guitar and drums.

Looking for: booking agency (DE, FR, BX, UK), publishing (WW)

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Lous & The Yakuza BE // hip hop

THU Jan 16, 20:45 @ Huize Maas, Main

Her first track Dilemme, produced by El Guincho, is catching everyone's attention. Aged only 23, Lous has already lived many lives between her current home in Bruxelles, and her congolese roots. These strong contrasts have helped forged a unique and powerful personality. Both her music and writing reach a compelling intensity. Lous & the Yakuza is already the must-see of this year's Les Trans Musicales, and ESNS Eurosonic: watch out for her first record early 2020 on Columbia/Sony!

Looking for: live opportunities (EU)

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Bitter Moon CH // electronic

THU Jan 16, 21:30 @ Simplon (Up)

A Cosmic Tropical pop duo composed of Simon and Réka, terrestrially-bound to the Swiss cities of Lugano and Zürich. Their music – a hybrid of atmospheric and cinematic soundscapes, groovy analogue pop songs and dreamy Vangelis-like synthetic odysseys – is a passionate confession of their compulsive love for stories untold.

Looking for: booking (EU), publishing (WW)

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Brihang BE // hip hop

THU Jan 16, 21:30 @ Platform Theater (Main)

Over the past few years, Brihang has emerged as one of Belgium's most exciting young musicians, with a remarkable mixture of hip hop, poetry and visual artistry. His debut album zolangmogelijk (2016) gathered much critical acclaim, and on his second album Casco (October 2019) Brihang manages to meet the enormous expectations generated by his debut LP.

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The Devil's Trade HU // dark folk

Asbest CH // post punk/noise rock

WED Jan 15, 20:00 @ Huize Maas (Front)

THU Jan 16, 22:50 @ Huis De Beurs

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Tanaë BE // pop

THU Jan 16, 22:50 @ Vrijdag Main

Tanaë is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Belgium who is influenced by Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse and artists of her own generation like Jorja Smith, Billie Ellish and Sevdaliza. She released her debut EP in early 2018. Just a year later she presented her first album Talking to Myself during 'Les Nuits' in the famous Botanique. After playing several Belgian festivals it's time to open up to new horizons.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU),  booking (FR, NL, DE, CH, UK)

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Ikan Hyu CH // futurepop

THU Jan 16, 23:35 @ News Café

Elastic Plastic Power Pop is what they call their 22nd century hybrid. Ikan Hyu harbours an obsession with fishy business: The Swiss duo uses ‘synthesizerdeepseabass’, sharp guitar riffs and ‘dike breaking’ drumbeats to ‘get the planets dancing’ and proclaims: ‘All the fishes in the sea, get away 'cuz here comes he: Ikan Hyu!’

Looking for: live opportunities (EU), label (WW), PR partner (DE, UK), producers (EU)

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Glauque BE // electronic

THU Jan 16, 23:45 @ Simplon (Main)

Since founded in 2017, Glauque has been surrounded by mystique. They wander in emotion-packed electronic fields with poetic rap. The group was named after the neglected color of greenish gray. They have already performed in Dour Festival and Sonic Visions with only two released singles, so you are just in time for this journey.
 

Looking for: live opportunities (EU)

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Kaukolampi FI // avant EDM

THU Jan 16, 00:30 @ Grand Theatre, Main

Heavenly cosmic ambient music, deep beats, pulses, echoes and pure ear splitting noise from award winning electronic music producer Timo Kaukolampi.

Looking for: booking (DE), management, live opportunities (EU), sync, label (WW)

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BeraadGeslagen BE // experimental electronic

THU Jan 16, 00:30 @ Platform Theatre

BeraadGeglagen is the duo of drummer Lander Gyselinck (STUFF., LABtrio) and keyboardist / singer Fulco Ottervanger (De Beren Gieren): a musical think tank with drums, keys, lyrics and bells. You have to see this band live. To immerse yourself in his flipped laboratory, in which Ottervanger, like a mad professor, conjures up damp basses and swishing fwies from his three keyboards and Gyselinck dances around his drum heads like a shaman.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU), sync opportunities

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DC SALAS BE // electronic

THU Jan 16, 01:15 @ Huize Maas (Main)

DJ and producer with Peruvian origins. In 12 years in European nightlife DC crafted his sound into something pretty diverse: house, new beat, 90’s wrong speeder or percussive beats. His singular approach made him a regular/resident DJ at C11 in Brussels, Kiosk and Tsugi Radio and took him to stages of Dour Festival, Listen Festival, Renate (Berlin), RexClub (Paris) and Nitsa (Barcelona).

As a producer he’s released EPs and remixes on prestigious labels such as Relish, Kill The DJ, B - Pitch Control, Correspondant and of course Biologic Records, the label he co - runs with Abstraxion since 2012. After his first album « The Unspoken », in 2017, Diego released 2 EP’s in 2019 (on KuratedBy and Jennifer Cardini’s Correspondant) with remixes by Fort Romeau, Bell Towers or Betonkust. Two EP’s are now in the pipeline for 2020: on Eclair Fifi’s River Rapid and the legendary Live At Robert Johnson imprint. But 2020 will also see DC’s new solo live act — a personal approach of what dance floor music is about, in collaboration with Ghent talented visual agency Vue Studio.
 

Looking for: live opportunities (EU)

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Detalji FI // electronic

THU Jan 16, 01:20 @ Kokomo

Krista Myllyviita first started making left-field electronic pop from her bedroom after attending her first rave with her sister at the age of 18. Up until this point, Myllyviita fulfilled her musical desires singing and playing guitar in various bands, but she was always striving for something different. And so in 2016, after a few years of exploring and developing her sound, experimental electronic project Detalji was born. This year alone Detalji has been shortlisted for Breakthrough Artist of the Year on Finnish national radio, as well as winning a Femma Award (Finnish "indie Grammy”) for Best Electronic Act and it’s this success she plans to expand upon. Detalji has her sights set on an international audience and will be playing a short run of European shows in support of the release including her debut UK date at London’s Bloc & a performance at Iceland Airwaves

Looking for: booking (EU), publisher, label

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Marius Bear CH // pop

FRI Jan 17, 12:00 @ De Jongens van Hemmes

FRI Jan 17, 21:25 @ Vrijdag Main

Marius Bear has taken a unique route, starting in the Swiss army (of the ‘knife’ fame), moving to New York and then a music production course at BIMM in London. All of this experience has made Marius a rich and many layered personality which comes out beautifully on the single ‘My Crown’.

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Sylvie Kreusch BE // pop

FRI Jan 17, 14:30 @ Plato Record Shop

FRI Jan 17, 21:45 @ Kokomo

With her smouldering vocals, velvety tones, and impressive live performances, she won critical acclaim from magazines and newspapers such as American Vogue and The New York Times. Having worked with brands such as HBO, Victoria’s Secret and BMW, Kreusch then composed for Prada and featured in four editions of Vogue as Europe’s next ‘breakthrough star’.

Looking for: anything really (WW)

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Zwangere Guy BE // hip hop

FRI Jan 17, 14:45 @ Martinikerk NTR 3voor12 Session

FRI Jan 17, 20:45 @ Simplon (Main)

Zwangere Guy (Pregnant Guy) from Brussels is a true phenomenon of the Belgian hiphop scene. On ‘Wie is Guy?’ (released by TopNotch, 2019) he looks back to the past, when he still dreamt of tomorrow. Doctor Guy raps in a heartfelt and seemingly spontaneous way, describing his own personal journey while simultaneously exorcising his past in a blast of consciousness storytelling.

Looking for: live opportunities (NL)

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Pascal Gamboni CH // singer-songwriter / rock

FRI Jan 17, 15:00 @ Kattencafé

FRI Jan 17, 23:45 @ Grand Theatre Up

Pascal Gamboni is a singer, producer, songwriter. His music has been described as lo-fi and soulful; simple songs that capture the listener. He sings mainly in Romansh and anyone who has seen him perform live knows of the power and depth of his music - it’s a sound that lingers on.

Looking for: booking agency (IT, DE, AT, FR), live opportunities (EU)

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Karina FI // indie

FRI Jan 17, 15:50 @ Coffee Company, Groningen

FRI Jan 17, 22:40 @ Lutherse Kerk Kerkzaal

Formed by Karin Mäkiranta and Helmi Tikkanen, Karina are regarded as one of the most intriguing and well-received indie acts in Finland at the moment. Nominated for the 2019 Hyundai Nordic Music Prize, their self-produced debut album Karina was released in March 2018 to widespread critical acclaim from the Finnish media. Songs such as Bambi and Täällä sinua juhlitaan were praised as some of the greatest pop songs of the year. In 2019 Karina have played more shows than ever before — in a sold out Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki, on a long spring tour across Finland, warming up for the American band Beirut in Luxembourg and, for the very first time, performing in Estonia, Norway and the UK. They recently released the debut album’s final music video for Täällä sinua juhlitaan, directed by the Lisbon/Berlin-based film director Catarina Neves Ricci. 

Looking for: publishing, live opportunities (EU)

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The Devil's Trade HU // dark folk

The Gardener & The Tree CH // folk

FRI Jan 17, 19:45 @ Barn

69591, LAXÅ is not just the location of Mossbo, Sweden. It is also the name of the diverse debut album from The Gardener & The Tree. As much a reflection of the Swiss band’s past as it is a window into the future. 69591, LAXÅ is their first full length, allowing the listener to witness their authentic and memorable tunes.

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The Bluebay Foxes HU // indie rock

 FRI Jan 17, 20:00 @Vrijdag Main

The Bluebay Foxes band is a hungarian indie-rock band which was formed in 2015. The band is influenced by mostly British beat music and by southern rock from the USA. The genre/sound of the band can be described as fresh and dynamic with various drum patterns combined with significant reverb-drenched guitar riffs accompanied by catchy basslines. In 2018 the band was chosen to open the night for Kensington in Budapest and released their debut album 'NOW'. Touring hungarian clubs and all the big festivals in their country they were chosen to perform at ESNS 2020.

Looking for: booking (NL, DE, AT), publishing (WW), live opportunities (NL, DE, AT, CZ)

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SLOPER BE // rock

FRI Jan 17, 20:25 @ Eurosonic Open Air (Market)

SLOPER is a band of veterans from Golden Earring, Triggerfinger, The Union and Winterville who bring classic rock with a modern touch. Two drums and two guitars, that’s all they need. The main goal of this band is to have fun, for themselves as well as for their audience.

Looking for: booking (DE, FR), PR (DE), live opportunities (EU), publishing (WW)

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Black Sea Dahu CH // folk

FRI Jan 17, 20:30 @ Groninger Forum

Black Sea Dahu are Swiss singer-sogwriter Janine Cathrein and a gang of musical cohorts. Much like modern-day Ken Kesey and The Merry Pranksters - but without the LSD. They make some of the most searing, contemporary, urban folk around.

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Jan Verstraeten BE // pop

FRI Jan 17, 20:30 @ Nieuwe Kerk

Jan Verstraeten must be one of the most common names in Belgium. You would never associate it with de Disneyesque strings, cinematic indie pop and lo-fi bossanova that make up visual artist and musician Jan Verstraeten’s intruiging debut EP ‘Cheap Dreams’. He suddenly arose out of nowhere, from a small room in a grey provincial town, to be more precise. That’s where Jan Verstraeten worked on his debut for years.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU)

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Het Zesde Metaal BE // rock

FRI Jan 17, 20:45 @ News Café

Their songs are infused with subtle electronics and string arrangements and the lyrics are still all sung in the West-Flemish (Belgian, Dutch) dialect. The language is however no issue as the music comes across strong and it all blends into their signature sound. Singer Wannes Cappelle’s personal lyrics have made them one of Belgium’s leading acts. Their previous album resulted in a 140-show tour in the BeNeLux and left them with a gold certified record and two awards. The band has now set its mind on their first international endeavors.

Looking for: booking (outside Benelux), label (outside Benelux), publishing (outside Benelux)

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Cella CH // electronic

FRI Jan 17, 21:30 @ Simplon (Up)

A young talent has emerged from the electronic music scene of Zurich that looks quite promising indeed. At only 21 years of age, Cella has achieved a unique balance between trap and future bass that’s catapulted him into the international orbit. The producer and instrumentalist accompanies ambitious touring with the diligent stockpiling of music, and now he’s chosen six singles for his effort, Opportunity Cost out in May 2019 via Quartz Records / Universal Music.

Looking for: booking (WW), live opportunities (WW), publishing (WW)

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Charlotte Adigéry BE // electronic               MMETA NOMINEE 2020

FRI Jan 17, 22:15 @ Huize Maas (Main)

Belgian-Caribbean artist Charlotte Adigéry proves herself to be a consummate storyteller. Sometimes patently silly, sometimes deeply introspective, Adigéry’s ever-wandering mind spins tales that are absurd and poignant and ridiculously fun. Having been taught the ropes by her Martinique-born mother – namely rhythm’s relationship to musicality and the importance of a sense of humour – Adigéry is a persuasive young artist who can sing about lizards one moment and latex the next.

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HARMED HU // Metalcore                            MMETA NOMINEE 2020

FRI Jan 17, 22:15 @ Mutua Fides

Karina FI // indie

FRI Jan 17, 22:40 @ Lutherse Kerk Kerkzaal

FRI Jan 17, 15:50 @ Coffee Company, Groningen

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FULCO BE // pop

FRI Jan 17, 23:00 @ USVA

On his first solo album, FULCO sings the everyday delusion. The Dutchman from Ghent already played with BeraadGeslagen, STADT and De Beren Gieren, but in the meantime worked constantly on nine catchy songs. Think of colorful synths and tasty drums. A lot of melody and even post-punk. With examples such as Connan Mockasin, Sly & The Family Stone, and Mac DeMarco. A loose musicality and a wonderfully rich language ensure that FULCO has made a splendor of a Dutch-language pop album.

Looking for: live opportunities (BE, NL, WW), publishing (BE, NL), sync opportunities

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Muthoni Drummer Queen CH // experimental afro-rap

FRI Jan 17, 23:00 @ Grand Theatre Main

Their use of Motown formula in post-millennial age comes out as genre-bending, soul-nourishing, intelligent and timeless music celebrating African women. Style wise, the band is covering just about everything from old school hip hop, through blues, dancehall, retro-soul, future r&b, all types of African club inflections and a variety of global bass specimens.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU)

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Sirens of Lesbos CH // dance/electronic

FRI Jan 17, 23:00 @ Kokomo

This Swiss five-piece was set out to write an Ibiza hit for fun, and they succeeded. ‘Long Days, Hot Nights’ lead to a string of BBC Radio 1-supported hits, garnering over 20 million listens. Later the Sirens of Lesbos realised the direction didn’t represent their true heart and further developed their multicultural, multi-faceted sound making its live debut in 2019.

Looking for: booking agency (UK, US), territorial booking agencies, management (UK/WW), publishing (WW), live opportunities (EU)

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Jessiquoi CH // electronic/rap

FRI Jan 17, 23:35 @ News Café

Producer and performer with Australian roots. Her beats flow somewhere between fresh electronics, rap and a hint of pop. Word is spreading quickly about her extremely engaging live shows. She was awarded both ‘Best Electronic’ and ‘Demo of the Year’, out of 800 entries at the M4Music festival in Zürich. Debut album Glitch Trigger follows the stories of characters she invented, accompanied by a concept art booklet.

Looking for: label (EU), live opportunities (EU)

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AMAMI CH // electronic

FRI Jan 17, 00:15 @ Huis de Beurs

New sensation on Bongo Joe Records, AMAMI is a trio from Geneva who plays an exciting mixture of dancehall, tropical beats and dub. Created by the leader of Imperial Tiger Orchestra, AMAMI performs with a drum machine, heavy delays, a voice that is both rough and sharp, dub sirens, powerful keyboards, bass and an electronic trumpet. Dance, party people!

Looking for: booking agencies (EU)

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The Brums BE // jazz

FRI Jan 17, 00:20 @ Der AA-Theater

This atypical brass band gets its roots in electronic music, abstract hip hop and avant-gardiste jazz. Truly hyperactive, the four multitask musicians became a must see of the belgian musical landscape. With them, acoustic meets electronic (analog synth, fx), freedom and energy embrace a serious groove in their songs composed for three brass players and a drummer.

Looking for: booking agency (DE)

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KT Gorique CH // reggae rap

FRI Jan 17, 00:30 @ Platform Theater (Main)

Born in Abidjan from an Italian father and an Ivorian mother, KT spent most of her childhood in the Ivory Coast. At 11 she arrived in Switzerland and jumped into old-school hip hop with The Fugees, Notorious B.I.G. and Wu-Tang Clan. Later KT started expressing herself over rap instrumentals, and at 21 she became the first female 'World Champion' in hip hop competition 'End of the Weak' in New York. It was on her return home that local hip hop fans began calling her KT Gorique.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU), booking agency (WW)

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Coilguns CH // metalcore

FRI Jan 17, 01:15 @ Vera

Coilguns is sure to crack your skull with their blend of noise and hardcore punk. The four hyperactive Swiss warriors of the heavy underground released their sophomore album in March 2018 on Hummus Records. Millennals is a violent and over the top distorted record and the new material is delivering more menacing goods.

Looking for: live opportunities (EU, US), sync

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STAKE BE // metal/rock

FRI Jan 17, 01:15 @ Mutua Fides

The band has been selling out Belgium’s biggest venues, played every serious rock festival across Europe, and been on the road supporting the likes of Mastodon and Deftones. A new chapter with an unseen energy and a unique atmospheric and grunge-influenced melodic post-metal is now upon them.

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La Colère CH // electronic

FRI Jan 17, 01:40 @ Kokomo

La colère is a Swiss electro artist and producer. She produced her first EP "Surface" in November 2018. This production led her to win the Demotape clinic Award in the electronic category at the M4music festival in Zurich. This victory pushed her onto the Swiss radio waves. Playing in venues such as the Street Parade, Caribana Festival (CH), Reeperbahn  Festival (DE), Sudwave (IT) have been the highlights of the career. Her first album "La vague" will be released in January 2020.

Looking for: booking agency, live opportunities (EU), label, collaborations

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Ramin & Reda CH // ethnic electronica

FRI Jan 17, 02:15 @ Kokomo

From the Geneva scene, Ramin & Reda forms a binomial which explores and implements global roots samples in their electronic selection. Wave, indie, disco, rock, arabic, maghreban and all sort of shamanism influences are the masterpieces of their multicultural universe.

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