Ruff Avalon (NL): “Wanted to devote life to music”
In 2017 I had a chat with the Dutch DJ Ruff, who lives in the USA. We met at a bar in Zaandam, where he was playing.
In 2017 I had a chat with the Dutch DJ Ruff, who lives in the USA. We met at a bar in Zaandam, where he was playing.
Criticasters of electronic music like to fall back on the argument that dance music should not be considered ‘real’ music, because of the lack of
Imagine yourself in a beach club with a cocktail in your hand and wonderful, accessible, laughing and aimable people around you, whole you’re leaning back in
Looking for a cozy and intimate gem in the maze of Dutch summer festivals? Check The Promised Land!
When I first met Boudewijn Böhre aka DJ Ken Böhre, I was immediately charmed by his disarming look and great enthusiasm.
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Kiki Toao and me met at the Cannabis Freedom Day, in an Amsterdam parc. After that we ran into each other all the time and a friendship developed.
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Marcy Goes Wild = Marceline Geelen. I’m a Dutch dance journalist who had numerous interviews with international dance producers and DJs. Read their personal and unique stories!