PREMIERE: Sum of R - DAFT sessions
Having morphed into a three piece, SUM OF R are currently making the necessary preparations for Roadburn 2022, where they’ll perform their new album, Lahbryce, in full. They already released one single titled Crown of Diseased from Lahbryce, but now we are thrilled to bring you a further glimpse into what you can expect from the album as we premiere a live performance video of three tracks from the album, filmed at the DAFT studios last year. We’ll hand over to Sum of R mainman, Reto Mäder to explain more about the session:
“The new Sum Of R trio line-up saw not only a transformation from an instrumental project to a band with vocals, but also an international expansion from Switzerland to Finland. Therefore it was clear to us that we wanted to use the few meetings all the more constructively, intensively and gratefully.With this in mind, we booked a live recording day at the DAFT studios in Malmedy in early October 2021, directly following our first ever live shows with the new line-up around last year’s 24 Hours Of Deep Listening festival by Consouling Sounds in Belgium.We chose the DAFT studios mainly because of the large live room, where we could set up generously in the middle of the room, but also build an intimate playing atmosphere by facing each other in a circle. This spacious recording room with its large windows gave us the perfect setting to perform Hymn For The Formless, Sink As I and Borderline from the upcoming album Lahbryce as live versions.Playing these songs with lyrical themes of delusion, depersonalisation and trauma in pure daylight on a beautiful autumn afternoon gave a liberating acceptance and meaningfulness to these heavy topics.Special thanks go to Jeroen Mylle (camera, video edit) and Luuk Schelvis (live sound), who became part of this experience and captured it perfectly, so as to make the experience shareable in the most authentic way.Now we are gratefully looking forward to our next reunion where we will bring Lahbryce in full length to the Roadburn Festival and hope to share with this live session an extended insight into our upcoming album.”
TAU & the Drones of Praise Live at Roadburn Redux release
Back when we were planning for Roadburn Redux, one band that bowled us over with their enthusiasm for the project at hand was TAU & the Drones of Praise. Led by Seán Mulrooney, this Irish ensemble set to work creating a special recording just for us – even roping in Clannad’s Pól Brennan for good measure. Despite experiencing it via our computer screens, TAU & the Drones of Praise managed to conjure up a warm embrace of psychedelia and ancient rites that they titled Dream Awake. If you liked that, you’re gonna love the fact that they’ll be recreating some of that magic at Roadburn this year – live and in the flesh in Tilburg.
Roadburn Records will soon release the physical and digital version of the Dream Awake performance, which is available for pre-order HERE.
Click below to watch the video for Tōnatiuh – taken from the session.
More information about international travel to The Netherlands
We promised to keep you up to date with any possible restrictions or measures that may impact on Roadburn, so this is our first such update regarding this. Please note that the situation may change before April, and you must take responsibility for meeting necessary travel requirements for yourself – the information we’re providing is a guide.
Whilst it is possible that international travel restrictions may change before your trip to Roadburn, if you are planning on attending from outside The Netherlands, then this advice may serve as a guideline for what is likely to be required in April.
Roadburners traveling from within the EU are required to show a negative test result upon entry. It is not currently mandatory for you to be fully vaccinated. If you are traveling from a ´safe country´ outside the EU, you also don´t have to quarantine. You can find the list of safe countries here.
Outside of the EU (i.e UK, USA) if you are fully vaccinated, and received your booster vaccination at least 7 days before travelling to the Netherlands, as well as having a negative test result, then you may enter The Netherlands without quarantine. If you are not fully vaccinated, then you would be required to quarantine upon arrival (which we suspect is not likely very practical for most of you!). You would also need proof of your return journey, a quarantine declaration form, and a visa where applicable.
To be fully vaccinated means to have had at least two doses of an EU recognised vaccine at least 14 days prior to travel (28 days for the one-shot J&J vaccine) and for travellers from many countries, you are now required to have the booster too.
You can check which vaccines are accepted by the EU here.
You can read the overall guidance here.
You can do a step by step checklist here.
We recommend bookmarking these links for easy reference as your trip gets closer so you are always up to date with the latest travel advice.
This may be the first time you’ve traveled abroad since the start of the pandemic and we know that makes it feel quite daunting. Get up to speed with the requirements now and stay informed, that way your travel plans should run smoothly and you’ll be able to relax once you’re in The Netherlands for Roadburn.
We’ll keep you posted with any further updates.
Roadburn announces sixteen further performances for April 2022
Roadburn Festival has today announced a further sixteen performances for the 2022 edition of the festival which will take place this April 21-24.
Artistic Director, Walter Hoeijmakers comments: “Given recent positive news about coronavirus numbers falling in Europe, we are continuing with confidence that Roadburn will be able to go ahead. Of course we will keep an eye on any relevant measures or necessary regulations that will impact on the festival, but we are optimistic that we’ll be able to welcome people to Tilburg in April. We’re thrilled to be able to add this new selection of bands to the already stellar line up”
Indonesia’s Senyawa will be making the trip to Tilburg to share their experimental music with the Roadburn crowd. The highly regarded duo combine an electrifying extended vocal technique with a handcrafted, homemade instrument that can be utilised in a variety of ways to create their distinctive sound.
2022 curators, Milena Eva and Thomas Sciarone (of Dutch band GGGOLDDD) have confirmed the next selection of bands to join their curated event. Amnesia Scanner will deliver a dose of their audio-visual art to Roadburn and join us on our continuing quest to redefine heaviness in new ways. Duma will travel from Kenya to bring their genre-crushing performances to the Roadburn audience. Dutch music will be represented throughout the curation with the addition of Kamiel Thomas, SØWT and a collaboration between Alicia Breton Ferrer and Euroboy.
Delayed by the pandemic, we’ll finally welcome The Devil’s Trade to Roadburn as Dávid Makó performs his doom-infused folk songs, as well as joining forces with John Cxnnor (featuring members of LLNN) to perform a special collaborative set inspired by the Terminator franchise.
Platon Karataev will bring some moments of thoughtful contemplation, and Forndom will offer up an opportunity to disconnect from modern life and reconnect to our roots.
Further proving that Dutch music is in rude health, Roadburn will host a special, extended performance of Terzij de Horde, Ggu:ll and broeder Dieleman – featuring the premiere of Terzij de Horde’s new album, and taking some interesting twists and turns along the way as this collaboration reaches its crescendo.
Founding member of retired black metal band Nihill, Vitriol, will revisit the sound design of the groundbreaking albums from Nihill by presenting a live audiovisual performance dedicated to the drone and black ambient side of the band.
Roadburn will host the debut performances from two black metal projects that already have connections to the festival; both FREJA and Silver Knife will step out into the unknown at Roadburn 2022.
And for those who want to bring their dancing shoes to Roadburn, Alice Hubble will be performing her album Hexentanzplatz in full, whilst Deathsomnia will provide the soundtrack to a post-apocalyptic world.
These artists have been added to a line up that also features Ulver, Lingua Ignota, Liturgy, Emma Ruth Rundle, Die Wilde Jagd, 40 Watt Sun, Russian Circles and many more.
New additions to Roadburn 2022 including second Artist In Residence and label showcase
Roadburn has today announced another 17 artists for the 2022 edition of the festival, which will take place between April 21-24 in Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Artistic Director, Walter Hoeijmakers, comments:
“With our last announcement before the end of 2021, we are super proud to have Pelagic involved again in Roadburn after their virtual Redux showcase earlier this year. And we know SLIFT will broaden our psychedelic horizons with three shows as artist-in-residence. Further, we offer this announcement in hope that 2022 will see a full return to international touring for festivals and club shows and we can all be together and celebrate in April. We wish you the happiest of seasons and hope you’re looking forward to Roadburn Festival 2022 as much as we are. Thank you for your continued support, faith and trust.”
French psych trio, SLIFT, have been announced as the second Artist in Residence for the 2022 edition (joining Full of Hell who were announced earlier this year). The band will perform three times over the course of the festival, including a collaborative performance with pioneering French musician, Etienne Jaumet (Zombie Zombie).
Pelagic Records will host a label showcase at the festival highlighting the diverse array of talent found on their roster. The showcase will climax with three interconnected performances courtesy of Lustmord, Lustmord and Karin Park performing cuts including from their collaborative album, Alter, and finishing off with Årabrot. The showcase will also feature Year Of No Light, LLNN performing Unmaker, new signings Bruit ≤, Oslo Tapes and a solo set from Karin Park.
Psych-heads rejoice – Die Wilde Jagd will perform at Roadburn, following two awe inspiring live performances at Roadburn Redux earlier this year. TAU & the Drones of Praise will also reprise their Redux appearance and make their way to Tilburg for an in-person performance.
Hangman’s Chair will complement their already-announced album set with a collaboration with Regarde Les Hommes Tomber. Originally commissioned by Red Bull and performed only once to date; the two bands have written additional material to extend the performance further into the reaches of their collective imaginations.
Originally scheduled to perform in 2020 Warhorse will finally perform at Roadburn 2022. Huntsmen will kick off their first trip to Europe with a special performance at Roadburn where they’ll play their 2018 album, American Scrap, in full.
London’s Five The Hierophant will make their Roadburn debut, as well as performing a collaborative piece with Wyatt E. and MC Slice titled Atonia.
These artists are added to a line up that already features Ulver, Lingua Ignota, Liturgy, Emma Ruth Rundle, Russian Circles, 40 Watt Sun, Backwash and many more. Click here to view the full line up and below to read more on these newly announced artists.
Weekend tickets, and Friday and Saturday day tickets are sold out. Thursday and Sunday day tickets remain in limited numbers. Tickets and accommodation options are available to view via ticketmaster.nl
New additions to Roadburn 2022
The second group of artists to be added to the Roadburn 2022 line up has today been announced.
Artistic director, Walter Hoeijmakers, comments:
“Roadburn 2022 will be a festival of hope; a celebration of underground music by Roadburn alumni and young and upcoming bands alike. It feels so great to offer them a platform and it’s equally great to offer our community their much missed home away from home. Despite the difficult circumstances with live music we remain optimistic and move forward with caution. It’s not easy but we’re really hopeful to be able to welcome you to Roadburn 2022. The idea of celebrating together makes everything worthwhile.”
Lingua Ignota will return to Roadburn in 2022, following two explosive performances at the 2019 edition of the festival. Having released SINNER GET READY earlier this year to widespread critical acclaim, the return to Roadburn is well timed to showcase her new material.
Emma Ruth Rundle will take to the main stage to present her groundbreaking new album, Engine of Hell. Due to be our curator in 2020, we’re delighted to welcome Emma back to Roadburn and to have her step into an even bigger spotlight this time around.
Following on from the recent announcement of a new album, Perfect Light, 40 Watt Sun will also perform on the main stage in April. Mizmor will return to perform Cairn in full, as was originally intended as part of Rundle’s curated event, which due to the pandemic didn’t come to fruition.
After performing alongside Dylan Carlson and as part of Zonal in previous years, The Bug will return – this time with MCs Flowdan and Logan to accompany him. Milena Eva & Thomas Sciarone’s curated event gains a new name: Sordide will be performing their most recent album Les idées blanches in full.
A rejuvenated Sum Of R will perform their upcoming new album, Lahbryce, in full on the main stagfe. Messa’s recently announced album, Close, will be performed, as will A Loner – the new album from Hangman’s Chair.
Cloud Rat will perform two sets, including a special Do Not Let Me Off The Cliff electronic-based performance. Uniform will perform their album Shame in full. HEALTH, Kaelan Mikla and KANGA will provide some end-of-the-world dance party vibes. Meanwhile, Smote will perform their new album, Drommon in full.
Also announced is Fågelle, Kanaan, Kollaps, Kungens Män, Pinkish Black, and Wyatt E.
For full details of the new additions to the line up, please see the links below, or view the full line up HERE.
These names join previously announced artists including Ulver, Sólstafir, Alcest, Backxwash, Russian Circles, artist in residence – Full of Hell and many others. Roadburn Festival will take place between April 21-24 in Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Tickets for Roadburn 2022 are on sale now. Friday and Saturday day tickets are sold out. Thursday and Sunday day tickets, 3-day and 4-day tickets remain in limited numbers. Tickets and accommodation options are available to view via ticketmaster.nl
First line-up announcement for Roadburn 2022
October 26, 2021
Roadburn Festival has today made its first line up announcement for the 2022 edition, which will take place between April 21-24 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. The majority of tickets to the festival have already been sold, but a limited number will go on sale today (October 26) at 7pm (CEST) via Ticketmaster.nl.
Roadburn’s artistic director, Walter Hoeijmakers comments:
“After two years of not being able to host a physical festival, we’re extremely excited to actually return in 2022. Given the circumstances, everything about this has been a real challenge, but we wanted to make sure that next year’s Roadburn will be a stronghold for the forward-thinking artists we all love so much – whether genre-defining established acts or young, up-and-coming artists. We really want to reconnect them with our international community – artistically, musically and physically – and to see them do what they do best: be on stage. We want to give them a platform in front of a live audience again, as it’s time to celebrate the music they’ve written over the past two years, or the much acclaimed albums that helped us through these strange, unprecedented times.
It’s equally exciting to have Milena Eva and Thomas Sciarone as our 2022 curators; their commissioned music project for Roadburn Redux, ‘This Shame Should Not Be Mine’, elevated GGGOLDDD to a whole new level, as it made such a huge impact – musically, emotionally, and spiritually. The intimate connection felt by everyone online will be greatly amplified at Roadburn 2022, and we could think of no one better than Milena and Thomas to get us all reconnected”
ULVER will be a special set to celebrate their 25 years as a band. Focussing on their most recent release, Flowers of Evil, the performance will mark their return to the live stage as well as their quarter century milestone.
Roadburn’s 2022 curators are Milena Eva and Thomas Sciarone of the Dutch band GGGOLDDD; as well as hand-picking elements of the festival line up, they will join the rest of the band to perform the commissioned music they wrote for this year’s Roadburn Redux event – a piece entitled This Shame Should Not Be Mine.
As part of the curated element of Roadburn, LITURGY – the avant-garde black metal band – will be performing their 2019 album H.A.Q.Q in full, as well as bringing to life their 2020 album Origin of the Alimonies, performing it as an opera on the main stage in sync with a film created by Hunter Hunt-Hendrix, accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Milena and Thomas will also present the European debut of BACKXWASH – the celebrated artist fuses rap and metal, and will perform two special sets at Roadburn – and performances from DIVIDE AND DISSOLVE, and MIDWIFE.
Further commissioned projects – originally planned for 2020 – will finally see the light of day as JAMES KENT (PERTURBATOR) joins forces with JOHANNES PERSSON (CULT OF LUNA) to perform Final Light. Cellist JO QUAIL will perform her commissioned piece, entitled The Cartographer, and VILE CREATURE and BISMUTH will unite to perform A Hymn of Loss and Hope.
FULL OF HELL will be Artists In Residence for the festival performing four times over the course of the event, including a collaboration with NOTHING entitled Full of Nothing. ALCEST will perform their groundbreaking album Écailles de Lune, whilst SÓLSTAFIR will perform their expansive album, Svartir Sandar.
Elsewhere on the bill Roadburn welcomes back some familiar faces such as RUSSIAN CIRCLES and PRIMITIVE MAN, whilst also inviting some new and mysterious members to the Roadburn family, such as underground black metal bands LAMP OF MURMUUR and KOLDOVSTVO. For full details of what has been announced so far, please see the links below. Stay tuned for more line up announcements in the coming weeks.
The main poster artwork for Roadburn 2022 has been created by Valreza Collective, you can read more about them HERE.
Tickets will go on sale at 7pm CEST/ 6pm BST/ 1pm EDT/ 10am PDT via Ticketmaster.nl and roadburn.com
Roadburn is grateful for the support of Fonds Podiumkunsten, provincie Noord-Brabant, the City of Tilburg, and Brabant C.
Roadburn 2022 ticket & accommodation info
October 21, 2021
Our first 2022 lineup announcement will take place next week, and we wanted to get some practical information out to you in advance, so that when the bands get announced, you can focus solely on that. So, read on for information about ticketing and accommodation. If what you want to know is not covered here, click through to read our FAQs, and if you’re still lost or confused drop us a line – info@013.nl and we’ll do our best to help you!
So, firstly – TICKETS!
If you have a ticket for 2020 that you didn’t return, then it’s automatically rolled over. You don’t need to do anything else. If you want to buy a ticket for Roadburn 2022, then a limited number of these will be going on sale on October 26 at 7pm CEST (6pm BST, 1pm EDT, 11am PDT).
Click here for all the info.
You may notice that this is an increase on the 2020 price – there’s no getting away from the fact that costs of staging a festival have increased astronomically over the past two years, whilst the entire industry has suffered. Much of this is out of our hands, unfortunately.
ACCOMMODATION
We refunded everybody’s Stadscamping Tilburg accommodation tickets from 2020 once it became evident a 2021 edition was not possible. We now have information to share about the various accommodation options at the campsite in Tilburg – PLUS some new hotel options! Similar to the above, various price increases that have been passed on to us have made the Stadscamping Tilburg options more expensive. In order to offer the best range of choices at the best prices, Roadburn has teamed up with two hotels in Eindhoven (one with a swimming pool too!), to offer hotel packages. These packages also include bus back to Eindhoven, meaning you don’t need to worry about the last train.
Click here to see all the packages and options available to you, both in Tilburg and Eindhoven.
That’s all we’ve got so far in terms of practical information, but as more comes along we’ll share it with you. If you have questions about international travel and COVID protocols, we want to assure you that we’re keeping an eye on everything as it continues to evolve. We hope that by the time April rolls around things will be both easier and more clear in terms of travel and events. If there are any protocols mandated for Roadburn – be that mask wearing, vaccinations or anything else, we will let you know in good time so that you can make informed choices.
Set your alarms for tickets if you need to pick one up… and stay alert, band announcements are on their way!
Essential Sounds: 15.10.21
October 12, 2021
Some days the electrical charge we get from new music is all that’s holding us together, and some days it’s the soundtrack to glorious things. Whichever way your week is swinging, we hope you find something that gives you something to hold on to in this week’s playlist.
If you want to seek out the tracks elsewhere, here’s the info you’ll need:
Emma Ruth Rundle – Blooms of Oblivion
(Sargent House)
HTRK – Kiss Kiss and Rhinestones
(N & J Blueberries)
A.A. Williams – Control
(Bella Union)
Hangman’s Chair – Loner
(Nuclear Blast)
Zeal & Ardor – Götterdammerung
(Redacted)
Green Lung – Upon The Altar
(Svart Records)
Khemmis – House of Cadmus
(Nuclear Blast)
Kowloon Walled City – Piecework
(Neurot Recordings)
Kælan Mikla – Svört Augu
(Artoffact)
Planning For Burial – Boring Domesticated Life
(The Flenser)
Ciśnienie – Diet Choke
(Self-Release)
Roy Montgomery, Emma Johnston – Aspiratory
(Grapefruit Records)
Sangre de Muerdago, Judasz & Nahimana – Cantiga De Folhas E Agulhas
(Self-Release)
Essential Sounds: 08.10.21
October 8, 2021
After an unscheduled week off, the Roadburn Essential Sounds playlist has returned in triumphant form – taking an exploratory dive through multiple moods and genres. As ever, we sincerely hope you find something that makes your day just that little bit more enjoyable.
If you want to seek out the tracks elsewhere, here’s the info you’ll need:
Tanya Tagaq – Tongues
(Six Shooter Records) (Header image)
The Body x Big ‡ Brave – Hard Times
(Thrill Jockey)
Marissa Nadler – Couldn’t Have Done the Killing
(Bella Union)
Phoebe Bridgers – That Funny Feeling
(Dead Oceans)
Grouper – Ode to the blue
(Kranky)
Grivo – Trammel
(Church Road Records)
Kælan Mikla x Alcest – Hvítir Sandar
(Artoffact Records)
Enslaved – Ruun II – The Epitaph
(Nuclear Blast)
Timelost x Failure – Lifer Death
(Church Road Records)
Kayo Dot – The Necklace
(Prophecy Productions)
Blood Moon (Converge x Chelsea Wolfe) – Blood Moon
(Epitaph)
Okkultokrati – Wolfssegen
(Rapid Eye Records)
Full of Hell – Reeking Tunnels
(Relapse Records)
Portrayal of Guilt – …Where the suffering never ends
(Run For Cover Records)
Botch – Japam
(Sargent House)