Tag Archives: IDK Sessions

Eurosonic 2021 — The show must go on

The biggest European showcase event of the year is Eurosonic. It’s not only the first festival of the season, but also marks the beginning of Chordify. Say what?! Yup, we officially launched during Eurosonic 2013.

Elsa Birgitta Bekman likes to recount her dreams in a waltz

Elsa Birgitta Bekman added a romantic flavor to our Chordify x IDK Studio at Eurosonic. With roots in Sweden and France, her songs take you on a journey through nature, love and desires that sway like waltzes. We spoke with Bekman just after her gig. Hi Elsa, how are you?

Them Dirty Dimes – prewar tunes with a modern ring

The Chordify x IDK Studio drew a lot of attention at Eurosonic from visitors and passersby alike. Not all live sessions have the same vibes, but you know the crowd's digging it as soon as they start huddling around the glass case, which is the studio, to start dancing.

ESNS Bad Nerves live session:
sometimes wearing a helmet on stage is a good idea

After an energetic session in our Chordify x IDK Studio on the Vismarkt during Eurosonic, we had the chance to talk with bassist Jon, and guitarists Will and James from the punk band Bad Nerves.

Cashmyra at Eurosonic – about songwriting, effects pedals, and finding your sound

After an energetic live concert we interviewed Cashmyra and Djai-Mac in our Chordify x IDK Studio at Eurosonic. Is being a virtuoso essential for playing in a band? How do you write songs? And why is front woman Cashmyra, in her own opinion, a failed bassist?

The Howl & The Hum – about touring and their favorite gear

Every year at Eurosonic we get our annual fix of fresh music. This time, we were fortunate to participate with our own studio on the Vismarkt in Groningen. We recorded live sessions with several artists, The Howl & The Hum being one of them.

Throwback to Eurosonic 2020

Has it been a month already, since Eurosonic took our hometown by storm? Yup, time flies. We look back on this edition of the European showcase festival with a smile. Why? Because we enjoyed ourselves, saw good shows, and recorded some good live sessions.

Black Sea Dahu is always on tour

Black Sea Dahu almost made us cry during Eurosonic. Yeah, we are kind of sensitive by nature, but the particular vibe and melancholic melodies of this Swiss act, kicked us right in the feelz.

Chordify x IDK – Are you ready for awesome live sessions at ESNS?

The second week of Jamuary is always special. Our hometown Groningen in The Netherlands hosts one of the biggest festivals showcasing European popular music. Eurosonic is awesome and we are proud to be part of it. Live sessions Chordify is an official ESNS-partner, so what can you expect from us?

Backstage with FOKN BOIS

So guys, what was the first instrument that introduced you to music? M3NSA: "All of my friends and family played the piano. My both grandfathers were serious piano players; almost professional so to say. So, when I told my parents that I wanted to learn to play keys they both jumped on it.