MISCHA DIRKSEN

ABOUT

Mischa is a multi-platinum awarded producer, composer, engineer and mixer from Utrecht (The Netherlands). He started his professional career as a touring musician, and has studied creative producing at Codarts conservatory in Rotterdam. He has his own studio in Utrecht, from where he composed and produced dozens of releases and millions of streams. His credits include Metejoor’s single ‘Dit Is Wat Mijn Mama Zei’ that came in #1 in the Belgian Ultratop, and Benjamin’s hit single ‘Donkerblauw’ which was released on Noah’s Ark.

MELLE

ABOUT

Melle captures the essence of music with an unrefined, natural, and authentic sound, embodying a raw and youthful spirit. His music is organic and intentionally lacks polish, giving a sense of pure, unfiltered expression.

He’s inspired by Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Tom Odell and Julia Jacklin, but he grew up
listening to bands like The Beatles, Coldplay and Abba which is why he instinctively writes
songs with beautiful harmonies and recognisable melodies.

ARKAYNE

ABOUT

Arkayne is the alias of 27 year old songwriter and producer Kevin van der Tholen. His sound and skills move through multiple genres such as pop and hip hop, but always with the common ground that everything he does has his distinctive kind of edge to it. Aside from writing and producing for others he has his own artist project: Arkayne, where he sings, produces and writes more dance focussed music.

He entered the Dutch scene by producing for artists as Dave Budha, Bente and Luna Morgenstern. Now he is producing and writing for some different cool upcoming talents in the Dutch pop scene, so keep your ears open for the Arkayne edge.

LUKAZ

ABOUT

Amsterdam-based producer Lukaz writes, produces and plays keys for many of today’s (Dutch) pop artists, both up-and-coming and established ones. With a solid background in classical training on piano and organ, he’s specialized in producing modern pop, dance and hip hop with refreshing progressions. His extensive/multifaceted skillset, workflow and international sound make him a great asset for both writing sessions and productions. To his list of achievements belong among others the Dutch entry for Eurovision 2023 with Dion Cooper & Mia Nicolai, and hit song ‘Zo Kan Het Dus Ook’ by Maan, which received a double platinum status and a BUMA award.

BRAM WESDORP

ABOUT

Bram Wesdorp is a producer and songwriter from Amsterdam. He graduated from the Pop Department of the Conservatory of Amsterdam and has more than 20 years of experience in pop music. Graduated as a singer, he also plays guitar, bass and keys, and played with various bands in every imaginable hall in the Netherlands. Bram has been signed to Universal Music Publishing and The Missing Sync as a songwriter/composer since 2016, and has collaborated with countless artists, producers, singers and DJs, nationally and internationally. As a versatile musical centipede, he has released work in various roles (producer, singer, writer, instrumentalist) and realized millions of streams.

BENJAMIN

ABOUT

Benjamin is een Nederlandstalige artiest uit Amsterdam die zich laat inspireren door romantiek, intermenselijke communicatie en persoonlijke gebeurtenissen, locaties en gesprekken. Deze inspiratie smelt hij als sociaal observator om tot intieme, verhalende popliedjes voorzien van een verfrissend authentiek aura. Met twee psychologen als ouders is het niet verwonderlijk dat zijn muziek tevens raakt aan thema’s als zelfbeeld, relaties en (het overkomen van) depressie. Benjamin is altijd op zoek naar de schuine blik op de werkelijkheid, de vertaling van gevoel naar muziek en het leggen van een connectie met zijn luisteraars. Als zanger deelt hij een tekstuele focus en recht-toe-recht-aan benadering met de rappende collega’s van zijn label Noah’s Ark.

PHILINE

ABOUT

When philine writes a song, she invites everyone to spend a little time inside of her head. 

Her tender voice, delicate tunes, and vivid lyrics grab your attention right away, but it’s her wild imagination that really hooks you and, ultimately, inspires. It’s as if she’s turning her feelings into real-life magic, letting her thoughts dance around in catchy melodies and shimmering chords.