New names for Noorderslag
The 12 Dutch acts added to the line-up for the 40th anniversary edition of Noorderslag, taking place on January 17, 2026, are:
C'est Qui? - They look like they escaped ‘One flew over the cuckoos nest’, feels like a 10 ton truck hits you in the face, smells like red shiny pumps fresh out of the box and they make you question your nine to five.
Crybabies - Inspired by the riot grrrl movement, Crybabies brings a mix of light-hearted humor, feminist rage and bangin’ bubble grunge to the stage.
Dear Omen - A three-headed, heavy-hearted gothic rock band from Amsterdam. Their sound is driven by deep organ, a driving, growling bass, eclectic, brimming drums, and dramatic vocals.
Jack and the Weatherman - With their sun-soaked songs that put a smile on your face, Jack and the Weatherman is a Dutch indie pop band centered around two lifelong friends.
jet van der steen - Bring it on. That's the motto of singer Jet van der Steen. Through cover versions and retranslations, she built a loyal online fanbase before releasing her first EP. In 2024, Jet experimented with a more electronic sound.
Jonna Fraser - Armed with soulful vocals, the heart of a lion and a wide smile, in 2015 Jonna charted number one in the Dutch album top 100 with the New Wave collective. Since then it started raining gold and multiple platinum awards.
Nusantara Beat - A six-piece psych-folk band from Amsterdam giving Indonesia's musical heritage a fresh, contemporary twist.
plonki - The solo project of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Pleun Stork. plonki blends raw guitars, dreamy vocals, surprising structures, and deep grooves into an immersive mix of indie, psych, and alt-rock.
Raffie de Driver - Once known solely as Goldband's charming chauffeur, a cult figure, and a running joke. Now, Raffie is a performer who belts out tunes, crying and laughing simultaneously.
Rijck - With a neon aura full of street intelligence, this Rotterdam artist is pure contrast in human form. His razor-sharp lyrics and flamboyant presence leave no room to look away.
stay away from dante! - Stands out for his unique compositions and dreamy sound, effortlessly switching between rap and song, evoking feelings of love, youth, and compassion.
TAXITAXI - Like three men behind the wheel of a rusty, brakeless car, punk boy band TAXITAXI tear through schools, supermarkets, churches, and clinics at full throttle.
Earlier this year, Antoon, Bente, Samuel Welten, Janna, Gotu Jim, Grote Geelstaart, De Zweefclub, Def, GP UIT G, IDA, Jesse Hoefnagels, Joël Domingos, MICHA, De Nachtwacht, Noor and tjels were confirmed for Noorderslag 2026.
