DANIEL LOHUES.

Daniël Lohues connects the language of Drenthe with blues, country, and songs that stay close to everyday life. A guitar figure or piano melody sets the story; the vocals need do little to still say a lot.

His music has a sense of place, but also of the detours of a thought. Humor and melancholy can coexist within a single verse. Listen to the rhythm of the words and to the space he leaves between two lines.

Nou fits a way of listening in which a song is allowed to take over the conversation. With Daniël Lohues, an everyday word sometimes carries more weight than a grand statement. The dialect carries rhythm and color, while guitar and piano provide the story with a familiar musical setting. The smile and the melancholy need not be mutually exclusive.

On vinyl, you can pay attention to the small movements around the voice: a chord that lingers, a brief guitar response, or the pause after the last line. The LP holds the songs together like chapters told by the same narrator. Turn the record over and let the quiet songs find their place among the instantly recognizable melodies.

Discover the editions of Daniel Lohues at SJELF: Nou. View the available vinyl edition per record.

The musical background ranges from Dutch pop to blues. Explore the genre narratives and listen to the different timbres.

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