For those who appreciate music with true heart and soul, The Indien deliver both to the fullest. Based in The Hague, the band's lucious marriage of styles including 60s pop, 70s soul and more are nothing short of phenomenal. Comprised of singer / musician Rianne Walther and guitarist Casper Talsma along with bassist Janneke Nijhuijs and drummer Yori Olijslagers, sonically their pristine music jumps through the speakers with their live shows being just a incredible.
Birth...life...resurrection without death. Who is truly the alchemist of identity? What is belonging? Polish-born but raised in the concrete jungle, New York City. Educated in the most illmatic of boroughs, Queens - the place where "stars are born", fostering emcees that had to lyrically fight it out with titans in the Bronx. The borough of tribes, mobbs, and a trio that wore three stripped sneakers and commanded the world to walk this way.
Birth...life...resurrection without death. Who is truly the alchemist of identity? What is belonging? Polish-born but raised in the concrete jungle, New York City. Educated in the most illmatic of boroughs, Queens - the place where "stars are born", fostering emcees that had to lyrically fight it out with titans in the Bronx.
Fanny Andersen was clearly born to be a star. Anyone who has ever witnessed her live shows or have simply watched footage can attest to her confidence on stage with that uncanny ability to not only deliver an incredible performance but control the climate. That same energy is apparent in her records which translate into larger than life pop tunes stacked with a distinct golden touch only the Olso-based artist can deliver.
Fanny Andersen was clearly born to be a star. Anyone who has ever witnessed her live shows or have simply watched footage can attest to her confidence on stage with that uncanny ability to not only deliver an incredible performance but control the climate. That same energy is apparent in her records which translate into larger than life pop tunes stacked with a distinct golden touch only the Olso-based artist can deliver.
Often times names such as Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen are mentioned when discussing some of the most impactful wordsmiths of music. However Lookman Adekunle Salami can be considered as one of our modern marvels whose immaculate songwriting and lyricism puts him on par with many of the greats of the art form. Known to many as L.A. Salami, the London singer, poet, musician and overall multi-disciplined creative erases any sonic boundaries or limitations, allowing himself the freedom to constantly explore and foster a rich carnival of sounds.
Often times names such as Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen are mentioned when discussing some of the most impactful wordsmiths of music. However Lookman Adekunle Salami can be considered as one of our modern marvels whose immaculate songwriting and lyricism puts him on par with many of the greats of the art form. Known to many as L.A. Salami, the London singer, poet, musician and overall multi-disciplined creative erases any sonic boundaries or limitations, allowing himself the freedom to constantly explore and foster a rich carnival of sounds.
Sometimes happenstance can foster something that in unexpectedly great. In the case of Phoebe Little and Jas Scott, it was a coincidental meeting at a writing camp in Normandy where their interaction began. Even that encounter was circumstantial as it was producer James Sanger who connected the two together after hearing something in both of the women and understanding that they would be a perfect musical match. He was right. That pairing led to Little and Scott forming the band SpaceAcre.
Sometimes happenstance can foster something that in unexpectedly great. In the case of Phoebe Little and Jas Scott, it was a coincidental meeting at a writing camp in Normandy where their interaction began. Even that encounter was circumstantial as it was producer James Sanger who connected the two together after hearing something in both of the women and understanding that they would be a perfect musical match. He was right. That pairing led to Little and Scott forming the band SpaceAcre.
Words by Art Jefferson
Photography by Kris Jansson, Juan Carlos Verona, and courtesy of CRONICLE…
