Klangstof

Klangstof
Klangstof at Haldern Pop Festival 2017.
Background information
Origin Amsterdam, Netherlands
Genres
Years active 2015 (2015)–present
Labels
Website klangstof.com
Members
  • Koen van de Wardt
  • Wannes Salome
  • Erik Buschmann
  • Jobo Engh

Klangstof is a Dutch/Norwegian indie rock band composed of Koen van de Wardt, Wannes Salome, Erik Buschmann and Jobo Engh. The band is based in Amsterdam and signed to Mind of a Genius.[1]

History

Koen van de Wardt (born 30 May 1992) grew up in a remote area in Norway, where he taught himself how to play and record. After moving to Amsterdam in 2013 to join Dutch indie band Moss, he also started releasing music as Klangstof.[2][1]

Klangstof was confirmed to play Coachella 2017 as the first Dutch band ever to play the festival.[3]

Name

Klangstof is a combination of the Norwegian word for "reverb" ("Klang"), and the Dutch word for "dust" ("Stof").[4][5]

Discography

Studio albums:

  • Close Eyes To Exit (2016)

The tracks Hostage, We are your receiver, Amansworld and Island off their debut record were released as singles.[6][7]

Extended Plays:

  • Everest (2017)

References

  1. 1 2 "Interview: KLANGSTOF". Stoney Roads. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  2. ↑ "3voor12 - Koen van de Wardt (Klangstof): ´Het was best wel kut om terug te komen naar Nederland´ - 3voor12". 3voor12 (in Dutch). Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  3. ↑ "Klangstof is de eerste Nederlandse band OOIT op Coachella". NPO 3FM Serious Radio (in Dutch). Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  4. ↑ "Klangstof – "Island" (". Stereogum. 2016-04-26. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  5. ↑ "When the dust settles: Klangstof". DIY. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  6. ↑ "After His Striking Track 'Hostage', Klangstof Returns With Two New Songs". NME. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  7. ↑ "Norway's Klangstof share woozy indie pop gem "We Are Your Receiver" — listen". Consequence of Sound. 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
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