Kim Hoftijzer

The challenge was to create exciting new musical magic. Did they succeed?

This year's edition features Wilco's Glenn Kotche, Son Lux, The Notwist and Andrew Bird.

The legendary debut record's release is now a decade ago. Is it still looking good on the dancefloor?

Amsterdam giggles, London snorts, and Los Angeles dismisses, but maybe Groningen is the best city on the planet? Judge for yourself.

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The Portland-based duo is heading for a more focussed and more personal direction.