In a world where many rich people with big platforms stay silent about what’s happening in the world, there are some artists who have dedicated themselves to be vocal about certain issues. Lately it has become very clear that we…
I truly believe the metro often captures the vibe and functioning of a city. So here’s a list of my impressions of different metro systems in Europe and the U.S.A. When I travel, I always go on city trips. And…
Sadly, in publishing worldwide, diverse books and authors only get a chance when it’s trending. Especially in smaller European languages, like Dutch, this results in a complete lack of stories written by authors of colour. The problem is that it’s…
It’s not about the music itself, it goes deeper than that. And a lot has to do with the different reality they live in. When you’re a fan of someone’s work, obviously you always look forward to new material. Whether…
With the lead role in the Netflix rom-com ‘Office Romance’, a milestone for ‘On the Floor’ on Spotify and a new hit single, the artist seems to be back in full force. Let’s be honest: the last few years haven’t…
As an author with an interest in the broader creative industry, I interview others who dream big about their work and motivation. Today: German author Sabrina. Big city life The story she’s writing came to her in early 2022: “I…
While there were times everyone wanted to find a label, today that has changed. An article on the rise of artists who don’t consider being independent as a plan B. Former Little Mix member Leigh-Anne recently released her first solo…
As an author with an interest in the broader creative industry, I interview others who dream big about their work and motivation. Today: singer-songwriter Aurélie. Aurélie (28) from Belgium, also known by her stage name Lavina KL, has released a…
Against all odds, we make it work. A post about the difficulties of publishing independently in Belgium (and The Netherlands) and why it’s important to support indie authors. Recently, I released my book ‘Tijd om te bloeien’ (in Dutch) as…
I’m not particularly into traditional art. But when art meets pop music, you can count me in. During my trip to London, like any good tourist, I visited lots of museums. However, hundreds of rooms with classic art or historic…
