​The tried-and-true cliché "not to be taken for granted" seems to have been invented for Daan Stuyven. His work defies conventions and ticks multiple boxes. His ‘Housewife’ is a benchmark in Belgian dance history, he evoked Johnny Cash with 'Icon', provided soundtracks for various films, composed a blazing indictment of right-wing political parties with 'Landmijn', et cetera. In April 2023, he surprised and baffled all by covering 'Intro' by Metejoor as a spoken word parlando for TV show 'Liefde voor muziek'. On paper it sounded like a recipe for disaster, but in Daan's hands it became an instant classic.
 
New album 'The Ride' is vintage Daan. In 'High' one can recognize the click track from 'Da da da' by the German Trio. The Casio VL-1 drum computer is one of Daan's favorite working instruments, which he buys at flea markets. 'Morning Sun' resembles a slowed-down 'I Want to Break Free' by Queen, although that was anything but the songwriter's intention. 'The Dancer' is described by the maestro as 'the evil beastie, an annoying song,' but it's refreshingly cool. The absolute highlight of ‘The Ride’ however, is the opening track of the B-side, ‘16 Men’. In the song, Daan apologizes to women for not being able to be everything. He very generously replaces himself with sixteen other men. The song's close harmony is reminiscent of The Temptations’ or The Four Tops’ best work. An incredibly catchy, danceable song that will haunt your head for weeks to come. Today alone, I sang it out loud four times.
 
'The Ride' lives up to its title. It's quite the ride. Great record

With More Games, in rock pop and dance version, O Veux proves to be professional musicians and creative performers. Enjoy as much as the band does.

​Dr. Chrispy grows in his electronic exploration.  Space and music combined in immersive dance beats.  I’m starting to like it!  Mandatory food for DJ’s.

It’s like a sequencer in your mind.  The more you listen, the better the songs. 

Beautiful album from ‘The Vanished Dutchman’ Joost.  Strong funky grooves with Zappa-tesque influences but also melancholy and a lot of fun.  A wonderful discovery!