"Kissing is a central figure in a new project that tries to capture what ludiek music means in the 21st century: two compilation albums called Nieuwe Nederlandse Naiviteit (New Dutch Naivety), promoting a disparate bunch of contemporary alternative Dutch-language pop artists."
"She loves the playfulness and the imagination of the music that is sometimes not well thought through, but challenging how music and language should sound, and function. De Coninck cites artists including Niek Hilkmann, Miriam Hochberg and Joris Anne, who create colourful autodidact worlds on pop's margins."
"Many of the songs are simple and direct in character. Even when introspective, they boast a Promethean, bounce-back quality. Footballer Johan Cruyff's gnomic riddle, Elk nadeel heb z'n voordeel (Every disadvantage has its advantage) is echoed in spirit in contemporary alt-pop works."
Nieuwe Nederlandse Naiviteit represents a revival of ludiek, a playful and rebellious aspect of Dutch popular culture, through two compilation albums featuring contemporary alternative Dutch-language pop artists. The project, centered around musician Thor Kissing, launched its first volume in October 2024 in Zaandam, with the second volume releasing in March in Amsterdam. The compilations showcase diverse musical styles ranging from glitchy electro-pop to 90s alt-rock and postpunk, featuring artists like Niek Hilkmann, Miriam Hochberg, and Joris Anne. These musicians create imaginative, sometimes unpolished works that challenge conventional approaches to music and language. The songs typically feature simple, direct character with an optimistic, resilient quality that reflects Dutch cultural values.
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