Bogi Smalls & Gezamenlijk Douchen
Simplon UP:
Melancholische indie-folk
bogi smalls is the alias of Hungarian singer and songwriter Boglarka Buzas, a psychology student living in Groningen, Netherlands. Having previously released music under the name LARA, this new project is a candid depiction of how beauty, sadness and hope can share the same space. Like many before her, she chose the path of the "wanderer," traveling north until it became quieter and she could hear herself again. Her music expresses complex emotions that words on their own cannot capture. Moving between folk, rock and soul, she flows from melancholy to anthemic. With warm but fresh vocals and an open aura, she creates intimate indie folk songs. bogi smalls is working on her debut EP, to be released in 2026.
Gezamenlijk Douchen is the band of two childhood friends from Amsterdam, Max Oppenheim and Mannes Kocken, who have been making music together for over a decade. Their songs combine elements of midwest emo, indie folk, post-hardcore and dreampop, resulting in an intimate, urgent, and honest sound. Their debut album korfball., released in 2025, paints a picture of growing up, longing and (abandoning) hope, reflecting their personal experiences, friendship and shared love of the melodramatic and lethargic. The album ranges from dreamy and folky to biting and intense. Is the live performance of Gezamenlijk Douchen’s music as intimate as the band’s name suggests? Find out at UP!
