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Hidden Giants

Hidden Giants is an experienced DIY indie pop band from Groningen. They first started as a duo in a home studio, and have grown into an active, full band. In their songs – by the way, self-written and self-produced! – you can hear the inspiration of musical geniuses like Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Snow Patrol and Saybia. The musicians from Hidden Giants have been working on the release of their first full band DIY album, “We Are The Ocean,” with successful national and international releases of the singles “Silent Waters,” “Call It A Day” and “Brand New”. The title is based on the quote by writer Ryunosuke Satoro: ‘Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.’ ‘We Are The Ocean’ refers to the band: stronger together than alone. But in the songs, they address that theme more broadly, focusing on society and the world. ‘Have faith in each other, respect other people’s opinions or peculiarities, have an eye for the beautiful little things and don’t give up when things get tough. Together we can make something beautiful out of life,’ Hidden Giants said. The album will be available to listen to via all streaming services starting in late October. 

Admire many of Hidden Giants’ songs and let them take you through their lyrics on October 31st at Simplon UP!

MOMSNAME

Sammi Cool unfortunately had to cancel last minute, but luckily MOMSNAME will be replacing them! They are an indie rock band from Leeuwarden who will give an intimate yet dynamical live performance. Serene singing supplemented with a dreamy and melancholic sound with a psychedelic edge. They take you along to a soft, healing, but also sad place. MOMSNAME isn’t afraid to talk about vulnerability, because to heal you first need to acknowledge the dark parts of your self.