Brent Beukelaer (BE)

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Inspired by Nick Drake, Spinvis, Catbug, Boudewijn de Groot, The National, and Lieven Coppieters, Brent Beukelaer creates small unique stories from a universe that is just around the corner. For those who are fed up with the 'real' world, the world of Brent Beukelaer is a more than suitable replacement.

In 2016, Brent became the winner of the prestigious Nekka competition, and in the following year, he performed at events such as the Dranouter Festival, the Depot (supporting Maaike Ouboter), the Arenberg, and the AB Club. The project simmered in the background for a few years, but in 2021, the debut album was released. 'Heen zonder weer' was well-received and is filled with beautiful, evocative songs. Brent's style is poetic and immersive, with every song feeling like a mini-novel, packing a 4-minute song with a story that can linger on in the listeners mind for months. A prime example of this quality is his 2024 single 'Ochtendwekker' which tells a dystopian tale, which gained him multiple features on Belgian and Dutch national radio.

Brent Beukelaer in A-rotation on Belgium’s Radio 1 with ‘Achterin’

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The unique collaboration that is Brent Beukelaer's 'Achterin' was met with great support from Belgian radio, even being added to the A-rotation playlist of Radio 1. The song is a unique collaboration between two true linguistic craftsmen. Beukelaer was asked to write a song about the book 'Hotel Kosmos' by the author Yelena Schmitz, resulting in a truly nostalgic and intimate song.

Listen to 'Achterin'

Brent Beukelaer featured on Belgium’s Radio 1’s Belpop with album ‘Ramen Als Ogen’

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In the releaseweek of his second album 'Ramen Als Ogen', Brent Beukelaer was invited to appear on the Belgium radioshow 'Belpop', where he was interviewed about the record. Radio 1 called the album 'Equally entrancing as beautiful'.

Listen to the full interview

Brent Beukelaer makes waves on Dutch and Belgian radio with ‘Ochtendwekker’

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Brent Beukelaer's single 'Ochtendwekker', which tells a dystopian tale, has gained significant fraction on Dutch and Belgian radio, featuring on Dutch NPO Radio 1 (De Taalstaat with Frits Spits), Radio 5 and Belgian Radio 1.

Brent Beukelaer on NPO Radio 1 De Taalstaat