Record Label Boss Martinus Benders hopes Henry will come join his substack, where he celebrates his 63th birthday and mentions some underlighted dutch artists in the process. But why…why did Rollins choose Amsterdam as the decor? https://martijnbenders.substack.com/p/thoughts-on-the-birthday-of-henry Here is some of the translated subtitles of the watered down computer version of the argument: كيف أثر…
It’s the first official release of Berry Lee Berry & the Benders: the single ‘Wail o Wail o Rocka Man’ from the forthcoming album ‘Berry Lee Berry & his Cherry Lee Cherry on Defence”. (Work Title!) Martijn Benders plays a Weltmeister Claviset EP on this track: What a beauty! Well, I dont have the original…
Fully refurbished, this one. I must say that playing music is really very fun to do. With The Stoss, I am looking for a way to find a middle ground between Drones and hand-played pieces. Fusion of myself into a musician requires learning to play keyboard. Not just in a lame way, with samples or…
Nowadays one has the possibility to submit ones song for review by playlist editors. We did so, and the response was quite positive, and yet almost no one wanted to play it, since their lists were ‘more commercial’ than our song. I anonymized the names: ABC productions wrote: Cool production! Simple but effective beat with…
Interview with bandmember Martinus Benders by Zootz: Interviewer: Today, we’re here with Martinus Benders of Berry Lee Berry, a Gnostafari band hailing from Mierlo in the Netherlands. Martinus, your latest track, “The Worms,” is a heartfelt tribute to Shane MacGowan. Can you share the inspiration behind blending a nursery rhyme with your unique poetic touch?…
Neon Ayatollahs’ latest EP, “Pez Jazz”, is an eclectic homage to the iconic Pezz mint, artfully blending whimsy with profound musical craftsmanship. In this vibrant collection, the band weaves a tapestry of sound that pays tribute to the legendary Pezz mint, fondly known as Pezz Jazz. The EP’s unique narrative encapsulates the essence of life’s…
Tracklist: Tich TechShaking the BoxTikzillaQuit!!!Afaram jetsop Embark on an auditory odyssey with “Tich Tech,” the latest album from the enigmatic Neon Ayatollahs. Born from an unexpected inspiration—the group’s fascination with the Tik Tok mints phenomenon—this album is a sonic exploration of the digital age’s quirks and rhythms. Each track is a testament to the Neon…
Interview with Berry Lee Berry & the Benders, Gnostafari Band from Mierlo, The Netherlands Interviewer: Welcome, Berry Lee Berry. Your band, celebrated for its distinctive Gnostafari style, has adopted the white gorilla as its emblem. Could you elucidate the symbolism behind this choice? Berry Lee Berry: Thank you for having us. The white gorilla embodies…
Luz Carabello & the Colombian Upstarts nu beschikbaar op Spotify: Dans met mij, kokonootman! Een adaptatie van een tekst van Martijn Benders: Viejo Hombre (Bolero de los Recuerdos) (Estrofa 1)Viejo hombre, te sientas,En tu banca, perdido en pensares,Bajo el striptease de los árboles,Donde las hojas bailan, suaves, despacio. (Estrofa 2)Mientras a tus pies se revela,Un…
Het was altijd al de droom van de Nederlandse schrijver en filosoof Martijn Benders om een versie op te nemen van het garagepunknummer ‘Can’t Tame Me’ van de Benders en daartoe heeft hij in 2023 een speciale garageband i het leven geroepen, the Bend-O Matics. Deze band werkt nu aan een volwaardige CD. Het nummer…