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On performing first, releasing second with WWWater

The new synth-pop delight Charlotte Adigéry (1990), causing a buzz with her numerous performances, reveals her Cinderalla story and her rather unorthodox working process in music-making and performing.

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The 16 favourite Belgian releases of Ben and Bert Verstreken

Whether it's new beat, contemporary electronica or heavy guitar riffs, the two brothers, DJs and radio hosts are sure to set you up with a playlist for the weekend to come.

Music Exclusive mixes

Exclusive mix 78: Quirky synths and jarring drums with MU.

An hour-long exclusive by the Antwerp-based visual artist and producer.

Music Favourite Belgian releases

Rick Shiver’s favourite Belgian releases (Part II)

Disco wizard Rick Shiver takes us through 25 of his favourite Belgian tracks that will inspire you to get digging yourself.

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Best Belgian releases of 2016 so far (Part 2)

Part 2 of our roll-call of first-term, notable Belgian releases.

Music Favourite Belgian releases

Dig this: 10 experimental and new wave Belgian cuts

This week's selection includes Belgian experimental sound explorations, folk-funk, synth pop and new wave.

Music Favourite Belgian releases

Subbacultcha’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

Set to take over Brussels' L'Ancienne Belgique for its annual The Sound of the Belgian Underground festival, we asked indie music mag Subbacultcha to select some of its favourite Belgian cuts.

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The 25 best Belgian releases of 2015

Our top music picks of the year's most deserving Belgian releases.

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First things first: Bright Entity

Bright Entity, a pop-infused electronic duo, is the first release to come out of Brussels imprint Holger Tracks. And it's dope.

Music Favourite Belgian releases

Lieven De Ridder

Walhalla Recordings founder made a list of his favourite Belgian tracks and there's a solid chance you never heard any of them.

Music Exclusive mixes

DJ soFa

Veteran digger and record collector DJ Sofa delivers a world music-infused exclusive mix.

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Amateur Best, Twigs and Saint Lou Lou

This week's new kids features has somewhat of a synth pop undertone to it, with Amateur Best, Twigs and Swedish sister duo Saint Lou Lou topping our list.

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On performing first, releasing second with WWWater

The new synth-pop delight Charlotte Adigéry (1990), causing a buzz with her numerous performances, reveals her Cinderalla story and her rather unorthodox working process in music-making and performing.

The 16 favourite Belgian releases of Ben and Bert Verstreken

Whether it's new beat, contemporary electronica or heavy guitar riffs, the two brothers, DJs and radio hosts are sure to set you up with a playlist for the weekend to come.

Exclusive mix 78: Quirky synths and jarring drums with MU.

An hour-long exclusive by the Antwerp-based visual artist and producer.

Rick Shiver’s favourite Belgian releases (Part II)

Disco wizard Rick Shiver takes us through 25 of his favourite Belgian tracks that will inspire you to get digging yourself.

Best Belgian releases of 2016 so far (Part 2)

Part 2 of our roll-call of first-term, notable Belgian releases.

Dig this: 10 experimental and new wave Belgian cuts

This week's selection includes Belgian experimental sound explorations, folk-funk, synth pop and new wave.

Subbacultcha’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

Set to take over Brussels' L'Ancienne Belgique for its annual The Sound of the Belgian Underground festival, we asked indie music mag Subbacultcha to select some of its favourite Belgian cuts.

The 25 best Belgian releases of 2015

Our top music picks of the year's most deserving Belgian releases.

First things first: Bright Entity

Bright Entity, a pop-infused electronic duo, is the first release to come out of Brussels imprint Holger Tracks. And it's dope.

Lieven De Ridder

Walhalla Recordings founder made a list of his favourite Belgian tracks and there's a solid chance you never heard any of them.

DJ soFa

Veteran digger and record collector DJ Sofa delivers a world music-infused exclusive mix.

Amateur Best, Twigs and Saint Lou Lou

This week's new kids features has somewhat of a synth pop undertone to it, with Amateur Best, Twigs and Swedish sister duo Saint Lou Lou topping our list.