Every year, PAARD brings together two artists on a 7″ vinyl single—artists on the rise, who we believe will shake up the scene and prove once again that The Hague’s sand and peat are fertile ground for the talents of tomorrow. During Record Store Day, we will hand over the single to the artists for the very first time.
RECORD STORE DAY 2025
In Gr8 & Crazy Horse Record Store
Saturday 12 April 2025
On Saturday, April 12, we present the new PAARD single and celebrate Record Store Day at the Crazy Horse Record Store with performances by Neil Hollyn, La Loye, Ray Romijn, and Lucas Hamming. Additionally, Huis van Gedichten will host a Blackout Poetry workshop, and we will screen a documentary about Sly and The Family Stone followed by a Q&A with the creators.
Schedule:
11:15 – Presentation of the PAARD single
11:30 – Neil Hollyn
12:00 – Blackout Poetry by Huis van Gedichten
12:00 – Documentary + Q&A: Sly and The Family Stone
13:15 – La Loye
15:00 – Ray Romijn
16:30 – Lucas Hamming
Neil Hollyn
Neil Hollyn impresses with alt-pop full of raw guitars, blending Coldplay with The 1975, but with a DIY bedroom-pop twist. Since December 2024, he has been releasing music again, starting with Get Yourself Together Boy (self-written/produced). This marks the beginning of a strong new phase, with a double EP set for release in 2025.
La Loye
La Loye’s music has always been elusive and difficult to place within her exploration of the indie-folk genre’s boundaries. Under the alias la loye, Dutch artist Lieke Heusinkveld doesn’t follow the beaten paths of human consciousness but instead wanders through intriguing shortcuts, dark overgrowth, and breathtaking open landscapes. Like Big Thief and Phoebe Bridgers, Heusinkveld delves deep into her emotional reserves, shaping raw feelings with fresh and sometimes playful perspectives. At times, her music feels intense and haunting, but above all, it is exceptionally beautiful. In the spring of 2025, la loye will release the long-awaited debut album sweet dreams, see you tomorrow.
Ray Romijn
An independent artist based in Amsterdam, Ray Romijn spent his teenage years playing in various bands across the U.S. and U.K. before moving to the Netherlands to pursue his solo projects. His music blends rock ‘n’ roll influences from the ‘50s to the ‘80s with poetic, narrative-driven lyrics. His latest single, Midnight Sun, is from his upcoming album Rough Lives, which was recorded at home and produced solo. The album paints vivid scenarios, offering reflections on life, characters, and their struggles.
Lucas Hamming
Lucas Hamming is a man of many faces—an unstoppable force of energy, an inspiring musician, and a familiar face thanks to his participation in Maestro. He has released three albums, amassed over ten million streams, and performed in sold-out venues like Paradiso and the Concertgebouw. Yet, he is always searching for more.
Black Out Poetry // Huis van Gedichten
Instead of writing words on a blank sheet of paper, blackout poetry works the other way around: you take a full page of text and black out as many words as needed until you are left with a creative poem.
Sly & The Family Stone Q&A and Documentary DANCE TO THE MUSIC
Black/white, male/female, rock/soul—Sly & The Family Stone was a true enigma. In this previously unreleased, unprecedented vintage live recording, we witness the band emerging fully formed from the womb. Presented by Sly & The Family Stone archivists and album producers Edwin & Arno Konings.
