Voicst
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Voicst is a pop/rock band from Amsterdam. The name is Afrikaans slang for 'manic energy'.
Early support from influential Dutch media outlet 3voor12 and The Dutch Pop Institute led the band to a slot at Lowlands, an open air Dutch music festival, and also netted Voicst their first appearance at the New York's CMJ Music Conference. For three consecutive years they have played the Noorderslag music conference in Holland and toured the Benelux with bands like of Bettie Serveert, Nada Surf, and Tenacious D.
In 2003 the band released their first recording - the six-song EP Eat The Evidence - to critical acclaim. While in New York in the summer of 2004 the band hooked up with producer and Girls Against Boys alumni Eli Janney to record their first full-length album 11-11. The album was mixed by Victor Van Vugt (who produced artists like Athlete, PJ Harvey, Beth Orton, Nick Cave) and released in Europe on the band's own label DuurtLang Records (A Dutch word which aptly translates to "takes a long time") through a distribution deal with Play It Again Sam.
Airplay on MTV Europe, Dutch radio, and at key US radio outlets joins critical accolades for "11-11". Additionally, 3VOOR12 (an Dutch Alternative music platform, operated by the VPRO) recently named "11-11" 'Album of the Year', and Joppe was voted 'Drummer of the Year' by his peers. Afterwards,Voicst have been out touring throughout Europe and North America, playing at festivals including Rock in Idro (Italy), Popkomm (Berlin), Benicassim (Spain), SXSW (Austin, TX) and also supporting bands like The Bravery, The Posies and Millionaire.
[edit] Band members
- Tjeerd Bomhof: Guitar and Vocals
- Sven Woodside: Bass and Vocals
- Joppe Molenaar: Drums and Samples
