Netherlands
Inge van Calkar
ESNS:
2026
Pop
Inge van Calkar returns with idiosyncratic indie pop that balances rawness and refinement. Over the years, she has built a strong profile through a Radio 2 Top Song, appearances on De Beste Singer-Songwriter van Nederland and De Slimste Mens, and was named Best Artist from the North at ESNS 2022. She has shared stages with artists such as Bløf, Van Dik Hout, Miss Montreal and Passenger, and recently collaborated with Diggy Dex.
After a period of reflection, Van Calkar re-emerges with renewed focus and energy. In early 2026, she releases her new album Aggressive Nonchalance, a record that foregrounds personal expression and emotional intensity. Drawing inspiration from Lana Del Rey, Alanis Morissette and Air, it marks her most personal and driven work to date.
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