We’re slowly coming down from an unforgettable four days at Pukkelpop! Updated stages, more DJs and bright sunshine ensured four days of pure bliss – an exceptional edition.
We saw countless concerts by bands that will soon shine on stage at AB. Read on to find out which bands are not to be missed – the reviews rave.
Dressed Like Boys
- ‘Dressed Like Boys has been making waves in and around the belpop world for a year now. At Pukkelpop, it became clear why.’
- ‘Dressed Like Boys sang about queer identity in all its facets at Pukkelpop’ ★★★★☆
- 'Dressed Like Boys heeft daarnet een stevige indruk nagelaten op een stampvolle club. '(VRT nieuws)
- 'De regenboog rees omhoog, vuisten en minutenlang applaus waren een prachtige verdienste. Een emotioneel begin van de dag, en wat valt er dan nog meer te zeggen dan: only love.' (Dansende Beren)
Dressed Like Boys, at AB on October 25, release show of fragile, self-titled debut album.
Slow Crush
- Slow Crush played super tight at Pukkelpop, but the heat prevented us from being entirely engulfed by their boisterous beauty ★★★☆☆ (HUMO)
Slow Crush at AB Friday October 31: Belgian shoegaze band introduces new album “Thirst”.
- ISE at Pukkelpop: golden voice with a golden future –★★★☆☆ (De Morgen)
Ise at AB on February 20, Release show of highly anticipated debut album.
High Hi
- High Hi at Pukkelpop: good people, good songs, good prospects ★★★☆☆ (De Morgen)
High Hi at AB on February 28 or Belgium's most powerful power pop trio returns to AB!
Ão
- Ão struck a balance between sultry and pitch black at Pukkelpop
- Ão rocked the tent at Pukkelpop: what a voice ★★★★☆ (HUMO)
"Ão is what you would get if FKA twigs were to speak some Portuguese and play the charango. They played quite a few songs in the Club that you had never heard before, but they worked."
Ão at AB on March 26. Homegrown saudade!
