Paardcafé: VAN ELST, Anne Vera & BARBARA

Anne Vera takes you into a world of dreamy melodies and poetic lyrics. Through expressive Dutch pop, she bridges inner and outer landscapes and lays bare existential truths. Starting with a melody or a word, she collaborates with producer and partner Bauke Meekes to create a unique sound that deepens the lyrics. Playful synths and deep basslines are indispensable. Her music invites you to dream and discover.

VAN ELST, who was last seen opening for Bauhaus with his previous band Desert Mountain Tribe, has learned a thing or two from the legends about writing emotional, ethereal songs. His music immerses the listener in an authentic soundscape, as he continues his musical blend of melancholic synthesizer lines, heavy electronics, and atmospheric, dreamy vocal melodies.

BARBARA is an independent singer-songwriter who makes synth-infused alternative pop. Her love for synthesizers and electronic music is clearly present. In her debut EP Nog héél even liggen. (2024) she takes you with a crystal-clear voice into a dreamy, atmospheric landscape with a raw edge. On her debut EP, it was also clearly audible that she has really developed her own style. She is not afraid to be vulnerable and likes to confront herself while writing. Her latest single IJzenkou was released this past June. There too, they manage to surprise the listener again.