Simon Joan + Kind Human
Simplon UP:
Bedroom pop & pure indiepop
Simon Joan is a multi-instrumentalist from Amsterdam who, after years of performing in bands, set out to create his own deeply personal music. Drawing inspiration from The Beatles, Alex Turner and The Velvet Underground, combined with modern influences like Tame Impala and Unknown Mortal Orchestra, his sound blends vintage and contemporary elements into an energetic, dreamy “bedroom pop” style.
His music explores themes of ambition, love and escapism, balancing introspection with a playful spirit. Before going solo, he performed on major stages such as Pinkpop and the Ziggo Dome with bands like Orange Skyline and Mazey Haze. His debut EP Penthouse releases in February 2026, preceded by singles “Dream On” and “Division One.”
His music explores themes of ambition, love and escapism, balancing introspection with a playful spirit. Before going solo, he performed on major stages such as Pinkpop and the Ziggo Dome with bands like Orange Skyline and Mazey Haze. His debut EP Penthouse releases in February 2026, preceded by singles “Dream On” and “Division One.”
Kind Human is the alter ego of Isabelle, a Dutch artist and fiercely individual creator who pours both head and heart into gritty, honest indie pop. When the world becomes too much, she retreats to her bedroom. Armed with heavy guitars, hypnotising drum machines, and the urge to speak her truth. What emerges isn’t polished pop, but a raw, unfiltered diary, moving freely between light and darkness..
Live, Kind Human brings that bedroom setting straight to the stage: pure, confrontational, and comforting all at once. It feels as if you’re sitting right next to her as she lays everything out in the open. Gritty, melancholic, and powerful, her songs hit like a cold wave, sharing an ongoing search for balance and connection. Driven by a belief in choosing love over fear, she throws all her charm into the fight to make the world a better place
