Netherlands
Bart Constant
ESNS: 2012
That was quite the name Rutger Hoedemaekers decided to let go. He was well known around the world (albeit in the underground, but still) as About since his album , released on Cockrockdisco, in 2006. On the album you could hear a thoughtful mix of dance, pop and nervous electronics. The sequel never came. In the years after Hoedemaekers spend his time producing (for Solo, amongst others) and playing music (for instance with the band Voicst). His self-criticism is renowned, so it came as no surprise that it took some time before he was happy with the sound we know can hear on the new album made under the moniker of Bart Constant. Teaser Do Better is promising. A beautiful piano part with vocals that develops into a big song with strings. And it comes together with a great video that may as well be a short film. Do Better is a song that only could have been made by a thoughtful musician, like Hoedemaekers, with a good sense of composition. There will not be many live shows by Bart Constant. So you better take every opportunity to see the man live.
www.bartconstant.com
Playing at | EurosonicNoorderslag