Loud, colorful and a little irritating – Røyking is neon. With a mix of punk, pop, grunge and rock, Røyking takes you into the everyday. 3voor12 Den Haag wrote about screams, energetic crowd interaction, raucous lyrics and not averse to a beer; “Røyking talks about licking nipples, throwing stuff in the canal and GHB in your drink.
Paardcafé: Punk Je Moerstaal
Friday 5 September 2025
Three tough Dutch-speaking bands are eager to give your evening a much-needed kick in the pants. Don’t expect good tunes or lukewarm talk – this is pure, sincere and straightforward.
Boter bij de Vis is a headstrong Dutch pop duo from Arnhem and consists of Mariam Tempelman (MAR) and Anne-Roos van der Meijden (AR). In their self-produced songs you will hear about conflicting feelings and continuing to seek lightness and reflection in confusing times. Supported by compelling beats and sharp lyrics, they rock many an audience during their surprising live show. With three talented and mega handsome musicians around them, MAR (on drums) and AR (mostly in glitter pants) deliver a performance to devour.
Gespuys is a Delft-based Dutch-language electro-pop duo. Strong, poetic lyrics combined with solid beats, hypnotic synths and cohesive guitars. Speaking in a familiar language, Gespuys grapples with the absurdity of everyday life. Gespuys makes you dance to trauma, and how.
