Album reviews

“Een bijzonder talent.” Parool

“Huiveringwekkend mooi.” PZC

“Een heel pure en van begin tot eind meeslepende plaat.” Kicking the Habit

“We zijn een Nederlandse folksensatie rijker.” Funkimag

“Dieleman grijpt je bij je strot en laat je negen liedjes lang niet meer los. Een van de mooiste platen van dit jaar.” Musicfrom

“Een wonderschoon, puur album dat nog lang na zal echoën. Muziek om bij uit te waaien, dagdromen en genieten.” Subjectivisten

“Broeder Dieleman dringt door tot in de diepste emoties. Muziekminnend Nederland is een Zeeuwse singer-songwriter rijker” Deadline

“Een album vol met prachtige nummers dus, met allemaal hoogtepunten. Een bijzondere en vooral ook eerlijke plaat.” Podiuminfo

“De meest indringende anderhalve minuut die het Nederlandsmuzieklandschap het afgelopen jaar heeft geleverd.” De Jaap

“De Zeeuwse David Eugene Edwards.” PlatoMania

“Een erg melancholisch, romantisch werk waarin de liefde voor het Zeeuws-Vlaamse land centraal staat.” Stilllife

“Indrukwekkend en overtuigend debuut van de Zeeuws-Vlaamse troubadour Tonnie Dieleman.” Mousique

“Wat als een paal boven water staat is het unieke karakter van de negen songs.” Live XS

Live reviews

“Een hoogtepunt op zaterdag. Ontroerend en ‘eel goed.” LiveXS

“Een klein mirakel.” NU.nl

“Bijzondere aanwinst voor de Nederlandse muziekscene.” Vera

Interviews

“Volksmuziek in Zeeland: IJdelheid der IJdelheden, alles is IJdelheid” De Jaap

“Broeder Dieleman kiest voor eenvoud, emotie en sfeer.” 3voor12

Broeder Dieleman – Alles is IJdelheid

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Alright now. Le Guess Who? Festival is officially a GO!
Rumor has it though that this year not only music lovers will be attending the festival. A large group of bears is currently flooding the good city of Utrecht and apparently they’re in a mood to party. You guys now we at Beep! HQ have always been suckers for bears. They just rub us the right way I guess.

Therefor we strongly advise you to buy a bear a beer if you run into one. Better yet! Prove to us how much you love bears by taking a picture of that friendly ball of fur and sharing it with the world using hash tag #LGWBEARHUNT

The owner of the best picture will win a PASSE-PARTOUT of next year’s Le Guess Who Summer Edition: MAYDAY 2013!

Let the tweeting begin!

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve released Conduit’s self-titled debut album (which you can listen to here) and we thought it’d be fun to take a look at what the press and the all-mighty bloggers have been saying about our latest and greatest. We’ll be updating the list below as results keep coming in. Enjoy.

That’s what she said!

“This shit ain’t haunting, it’s soaring. [..] Conduits aren’t haunting, they aren’t brooding, or depressing, or evil at all. It’s soaring, spacious, like the wide open sky to a bird. It’s a privilege to come across such good music, music that needs a wider audience, needs to be heard, needs to be supported, and bought.”
Shut Your Fucking Face And Listen (US) gives a 9/10.

“This is a terrific record, very well put together and sequenced. I’m impressed with the talent, chops and especially the power of this band.”
When You Motor Away (US) on Conduits’ debut.

“As it progresses, Conduits’ eponymous debut album gains steam in an unassuming manner. [...] Conduits seems to transcend the typical parameters of time; as in a dream, a single song lasts an eternity.”
Jerk Magazine (US) is kinder than the name made us expect. 4,5/5

“The airy atmosphere of Conduits recalls Lemolo and Beach House, while the distortion and reverb bring out the angst that helps set the band apart. The ethereal flow of Conduits makes for a perfect Summer roadtrip soundtrack complete with open windows, wind-blown hair, and nightly bonfires on a beach.”
SSG Music (US) shows they understand the band.

“Over the years, I’ve fallen victim to the love-at-first-listen curse a few too many time to think that they will all stand the test of time. However, with the depth and variation displayed here, I can say that this album still getting better and better with each listen, and I see no reason that will change.”
SearchDat (US) shares the love.

“There really isn’t a bad track on the album, and stand-out track, “Misery Train,” is sure to get a lot of deserved attention with it’s bleak organ/synth loop, dreamy guitar textures, and devastating bass line that knows just when to come in and bounce with the drums.”
The Majestic Show (US) telling us how it is.

“At its best, Conduits stands with the best of its shoegazer/noise-pop antecedents. With its rippling bass lines, storming drums, dynamic-with-descending-progression chorus, and searing guitar motif, “The Wonder” is what Cocteau Twins might’ve sounded like had they injected notions of actually rocking out into their sonic éclair.”
East Bay Express (US) reviewing it up.

“The success is warranted – “Misery Train,” the album’s second track, is another song perfect for secluding yourself in your room, lights off, and thinking. There is a vaguely religious feeling between Morrison’s voice and the breathy, fuzzed out guitars and samples.”
Sadie Magazine (US) review.

“Conduits delivers a beautiful combination of Warpaint, Stereolab, Broadcast, Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, Land Of Talk, Fairport Convention, Cocteau Twins and Spiritualized. They succeed in blending this mix into their own style and sound. It’s truly a pleasure to close your eyes and drift away, floating on the waves of their dream-like splendor.”
Caleidoscoop (NL)

“Perfecting the Puzzle – Conduits piece together new album”
Interview with Conduits’ band members Jenna Morrison, J.J. Idt and Nate Mickish on the creation of the band’s debut album.

“Conduits Interview – 21.2.12”
Absolutely Punk interviews the band.

Convinced? Pick up your copy in our shop.

Hi kids,

I know.. I know. We’ve been slacking off a bit when it comes to updating our website. Excuses are for wimps, so here’s the excuse: behind the scenes things are crazy – and we mean ka!-ree!-siie! busy with us not only signing on the world’s awesomest new acts (yes, we have more good stuff coming up), we’re also expending our company and moving into new and exciting directions.

Today, we’re proud to tell you we’ve started Truché Tour Support. It’s the perfect place to hire your wheels, backline and drivers for the road. It’s the perfect tour support company for up and coming bands with international ambition. You can read more about our plans and ideas for this baby on the new website.

I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that Truché stays true to that lovely combination we’re famous for: modesty – handsomeness & bad jokes. No I’m kidding: Awesomeness, Honesty & Affordable. That’s Truché for ya.

Check out the new site! And musician: Go Hit That Road!

Peace.

It’s always a special occasion when your family is expanding. This time it’s even extra special since we have our first American member joining our musical family. Man, are we proud to present to you our very own Omaha based ‘all-star’ band: Conduits!

There’s only one way to introduce a band properly and that is with their tunes. So cranck that volume button and sit back:

Conduits consists of members of The Good Life, Eagle Seagull, Son Ambulance, Neva Dinova, Cursive, and The Golden Age, and was formed in late 2009. Built from an equal love of drone, shoegaze, post rock, early synth, and the 1970′s, their sound exists in a world bigger than the sum of its parts: chiming guitars, steady drum beats, analog synths, proggy basslines, and beautiful female vocals that are strong enough to not get lost in the swirling soundscapes.

We’ll be releasing their self-titled debut on March 20th 2012 on beautiful 12″ vinyl (including the cd) and on good ol’ cd as well as a free download.

In the meantime we’re working very hard to get the guys (and girl) over here for some shows as soon as possible. More on that soon. If you’re in America you’re in luck though; Conduits will be hitting the road as of March 22nd alongside their buddies Cursive and Cymbals eat Guitars. Check out the tour dates here.

There’s no stopping our girls of My bubba & Mi! While they are currently in the USA for a two week tour and showcases at Culture Collide (LA) and CMJ (NY), we are very proud to present to you a brand new EP titled ‘Wild & You‘.

The juicy new EP by My bubba & Mi holds 5 new tunes in a shimmering flower sleeve. These tickling, silky like songs were born in spring days of longing, and became fully grown in a dense fruitful garden while rehearsing for a tour with the Tangarine Twins early this summer. Recording them shortly thereafter, here is now a lovely little jewel to savor and sip, right on time for cold dark fall. ‘Wild & You’ is released on Oct. 7 and introduced by a historic video for single ‘Through & Through’.

Listen to Wild & You HERE or go directly to our shop to buy this puppy.
And good news for all you free-music-hawking-music-buffs out there:

You can download this beauty of an EP for the price you decide to pay!

People often ask us who’s responsible for all that esthetic tastiness on our website. You know, posters such as this one, or this, or one of our personal favorites: this baby. Our website was build by these guys, and they even brought this beauty of an album to this world. Recently they made new shirts for The Black Atlantic which will hit our store in a week or two.

We often ponder where we’d be without them, our loyal designerkids. But you know, they grow up so fast don’t they? Before you know it it’s time for them to leave the nest and wander the world by themselves. Let them wander, we tearfully said to each other. Let them wander.

No longer we’ll hide our graphical prodigies in our basement. Now, they’re out there in all their glory for the world to behold. Please go visit them in their new crib and be a smart lad and pay them buckets of cash so they can make pretty things for you.

Here we go!

DRIVER! MOVE THAT BUSS!!!!!

“OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!“

While the early birds who personally picked up their copy of our upcoming release by Alden Penner at the release party are happily downloading away at our download page, the rest of you will have to wait a tiny bit longer before we drop this beauty called ‘Odes to the house’. This four song e.p. by former Clues & The Unicorns frontman Penner was recorded only a month ago in our hometown Utrecht. And while Alden was recording, local talent Esther Willering crafted together beautiful handmade packages to contain ‘Odes to the house’. Included are a silk-screened poster accompanied by a document, a dropcard containing the four video’s and songs in uncompressed quality for download and an optional CD.

You could see to artwork progress here, here and here. Now enjoy the finished product.

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We’re very proud to release our 12th official release to date. As of today the second EP titled Friends & Family by the noise-poppers Nikoo can be downloaded in our music section on a pay-what-you-want basis. Go check it out and see if the band is right when they told us: “Nikoo irritates. At least, I hope it does.”

Nikoo is a noise-pop beast to love. Songs and productions of international class. No bells and whistles, full of threat, urgency and sex. Raw and pure, hard and overwhelming. Joep van Son and his four noise makers take you by surprise as no other, full of inconvenience and dispossession.

A craze for raw, raunchy pop music got Joep van Son writing in early 2010. After merely one hour of rehearsing, the productive quintet enters the studio for the recording of six abrasive and urgent songs. “I love musician’s first impulses. Short rehearsals keep the creativity and hunger fresh. You can hear that in our recordings”, says Van Son. The trendsetting American music platform Pitchfork praises the inventive noise-pop of Eindhoven-based  Joep van Son and his band members. Dutch music press too received the noise with open arms: “Somewhere between Sonic Youth at its most rocking, And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead at its fuzziest and Dinosaur jr. at its most melodious moments”, according to renowned music magazine OOR. VPRO’s 3VOOR12 adds: “A band that pushes boundaries and goes beyond them to create something new.”

The recipe for success is repeated at the end of 2010. Friends & Family, with its seven songs, screams for attention. Songs about women, girls, exes and movies, all recorded by band member and producer Rob Bours. The artwork is created by Dutch music photographer Nick Helderman (Oor, Vice, 3VOOR12, Self-Titled Magazine).

Nikoo consists of: Joep Van Son (The Sugarettes, The Very Sexuals), Mariska Louman (The Sugarettes, Foam), Rob Bours (The Very Sexuals, among others), Hugo Ploegmakers (Foam, among others), Mike Dobber (Klaus Womb & Penny super pony strip) and Pim Verlaek (Pien Feith band). Friends & Family sees guest performances by the talented Pim van de Werken (Silence is Sexy)  and Gwendolien Douglas (AC Bergheimer).

Friday November 12th our latest super group Moon & Sun will release their album ‘The Wild Things’. And that, my friends, calls for a celebration. So celebration time it is. Awesome live music and some sweet spinning by DJs, plus of course the guest of honor ‘The Wild Things’ on 10inch vinyl will guarantee you’ll have a great time.

We hope you can make it! Let us know on Facebook or Last.fm!

November 12th 2010, 20.30pm

Zaal100
De Wittenstraat 100
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Moon & Sun
http://www.myspace.com/moonandsunsings

Treehouse
http://www.myspace.com/rockthetoy

Strange Boutique (DJ)
http://www.strangeboutique.nl/

Orpheo (DJ)
http://soundcloud.com/orpheo

Tickets €12,- including ‘The Wild Things’, € 5,- without.