During their existence, Space Siren was a razor-sharp force within the Dutch underground scene, forming for years the solid noise foundation of Subroutine Records. Even now that Space Siren has to call it quits, their influence lives on in fantastic bands such as WOLVON, The Sweet Release of Death, and (of course) HOWRAH. During the pandemic years, forgotten recordings surfaced in the form of the DGDABE EP, once again revealing how unique Space Siren truly was: gritty, dreamy, and full of energy. Now they return live with a mix of outtakes and old favorites – layered guitars, pedal-fueled mayhem, and pure joy of playing.

HOWRAH…, yes, that deserves to be written in all caps — because it can be, and because they truly make an impact. They once again impress with their third album, Ends And Means. The unmistakable HOWRAH sound is fuller and tighter than ever, without losing its rough edges. The band, rooted in the Dutch underground (Zoppo, Seesaw, The Howl Ensemble, Space Siren), has developed a distinctive, captivating sound since their founding in 2016 — and tonight they’re also giving their farewell concert.

wh^rl is the lo-fi project of Jurgen Veenstra, a mainstay of the Groningen underground (known from Avery Plains, Moan, Kempes, and Moonlizards). At the age of 59, he’s surprisingly making his debut as a solo artist — and what a debut it is. The songs, home-recorded with Ruud, his companion, on a four-track cassette recorder, breathe pure authenticity: warm Dolby-B hiss, gritty layers, and melancholy in its most honest form. Veenstra’s music sounds like a well-aged whisky — distinctive, idiosyncratic, and deeply lived-in.

Space Siren | Bandcamp

HOWRAH | Bandcamp

wh^rl | Bandcamp