Interviews

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INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEW: IYAMAH, blending rnb, soul, hip hop, jazz and reggae from Brighton

Growing up on the sounds of African drumming and reggae music in the seaside town of Brighton (UK), IYAMAH is focused on developing a distinct soulful R&B sound which she describes as ‘Rootsy Soul’; a combination of Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz & Reggae. Last night she presented her music live at Les Nuits Weekender 2026 in Brussels

INTERVIEW: JEN, the musician you've already seen on some of Belgium's biggest stages, now stepping forward with her own album

JEN is the solo project of Jente Neels, a 25-year-old musician from Bruges, now based/listed in Ghent. She is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist whose own music sits between pop and alternative rock, combining prominent guitars, pop hooks and more introspective songwriting.

Maguie: "What really matters to me is originality: offering something that doesn’t necessarily sound like what you hear elsewhere"

Maguie is an emerging artist bringing a fresh voice to the Belgian music scene. Born in Dinant and raised in Brussels, she draws inspiration from a wide range of artists, from Stromae and Orelsan to ABBA and Queen, while developing her own musical identity through powerful lyrics and personal storytelling.

Mado: "Weird kids have grown up to be cool adults"

Listen Festival is back on 21 November 2026 with a new format: A 24+ hour celebration of club culture across 15 of Brussel’s most iconic locations with one ticket giving you access to all locations and events of the festival.

The Belgian Party 2026: Music, drones, fireworks and 150.000 people celebrating Belgium's National Day

150.000 people gathered to enjoy live performances by Hamza, Natalia, TeddyBear, Tourist LeMc, Ghinzu, Camille Yembe, MAKSIM, Pierre de Maere, MIlk Inc, Hamza and Netsky,

ZLDR release new bilingual album 'Broederlijk Helen'

Half-Belgian, half-French, and musically impactful, the emerging talent ZLDR offers unforgettable concerts. This week they release new album 'Broederlijk Helen'.

'Echoes Of Our Name', the new jazz album by RDG Trio

The RDG Trio is a contemporary Belgian jazz trio led by drummer Rune De Groote, with Miel De Koninck on piano and Wolf De Backer on double bass. The band crafts lyrical, deeply interactive music that blends modern jazz aesthetics with a personal touch, rooted in acoustic tradition yet open to rhythmic innovation.

Alex Tambu releases new neo-classical and multilingual album 'Fragments'

Alex Tambu is a contemporary composer and musician whose work blends classical, ambient and Afro-influenced traditions into emotionally rich musical landscapes.

BLOWSOM: "With my music, I try to bring nostalgia. I find the notion of memories very powerful"

BLOWSOM, born Arnaud Bernard, is a 29-year-old singer songwriter from the north of France releasing his first fully in French EP ‘Less Passantes’ on 5 December. After presenting his most recent work around his country, he is performing for the first time in Belgium on 9 December in Ancienne Belgique.

ALESSIO: "Music is a way of expressing myself, so whatever I write or record, I wanna release it and I hope it can resonate with or inspire the people listening to it."

ALESSIO is an emerging dark pop Belgian artist based in Antwerp releasing his debut album 'INSOMNIAC' in November, 7 songs born from slepless nights, heartbreak, anxiety and insecurities.