SUMMER SALT
On Reside, their fourth LP, SUMMER SALT continue the push and pull between where they’ve been and where they’re going, honoring the sun-soaked charm that won them their devoted fanbase while exploring new creative terrain.

While the 13-track Reside carries the same effortlessly beautiful melodies, delicate introspection and hazy instrumentation that have colored albums like 2021’s Sequoia Moon and 2023’s Campanita, the process of constructing the songs was quite literally flipped on its head this time around, with drummer/multi-instrumentalist Eugene Chung handling the bulk of the songwriting duties, later leaning on his bandmates (frontman Matthew Terry and multi-instrumentalist Winston Triolo) to bring his ideas to life.

The result is an album that carries Summer Salt’s hallmark aesthetic, a swirl of surf pop, bossa nova and retro indie that evokes long coastal drives and the slow exposure of Polaroid photos on scorching summer afternoons while offering new emotional textures and lyrical depth. Even after its final notes fade, Reside lingers, the sort of feelings that stick with you after the sun has set, the summer has slipped away, and the golden haze of memory begins to clear. In those quiet, reflective moments, Summer Salt’s music hums: familiar and full of feeling. It’s a gentle reminder of the past and a nudge toward the future, but also the stillness of the now. You’ll get where you’re going eventually. Until then, be where you are.

DATE OF BIRTH
"Date of Birth is a Bergen-based duo crafting melodic pop with rich, psychedelic-infused arrangements. Led by Birgitta Alida Hole and Pablo Tellez, their music bridges the orchestral pop traditions of the 1960s and ’70s with a clear, present-day expression. Their debut single Sunshine Girl has been widely praised for its vivid, hypnotic sound and layered production. Written and recorded at their Bergen studio, the music offers a warm, lyrical listening experience with deep emotional undercurrents and a strong melodic core."

WATERSHED
Watershed is een band uit Arnhem dat niet in één hoek geplaatst kan worden. Dankzij hun veelzijdige muziek met influences van rock, pop, blues, indie en funk zetten de vijf vrienden een show neer die je niet kunt vergeten. Het ene moment kun je genieten van een rustige popnummer en voor dat je het weet is het al tijd om helemaal los te gaan. Hun eerste demo: "Demoshed" kwam uit in 2024 en is te beluisteren op alle streaming services. Live wordt de zaal bovendien weggeblazen met nog veel meer unreleased nummers. Deze band wil je niet missen!