Double Vinyl: Sun Ra and his Intergalactic Research Arkestra at Paradiso (1970)
On 18 November 1970, Sun Ra and his Intergalactic Research Arkestra (the name of the band changed constantly) performed at Paradiso. This first concert on Dutch soil undoubtedly belongs in the category of rare and unforgettable events. It was the moment when the Netherlands first witnessed Afrofuturism, and few in the scene will have realized […]
New episode of The Incredible Shrinking Band w/ Gallowstreet
We shrunk another band!
These are the artists on Bundle 5 of Super-Sonic Family Vol. 2
We started this year off with an open call to all music creatives to send in their work for the upcoming compilation album: Super-Sonic Family Vol. 2. You guys outdid yourselves! We received over 150 submissions and we were absolutely stunned. Narrowing it down to 12 tracks deemed impossible, so on November 16th we’ll release the massive […]
Dusk to Dawn: Highlife All-Nighter with The Cavemen and Junya & Friends
The vibrant African dance music Highlife is a mix of traditional sounds and Western music. This genre found its roots in the Ghanaian nightlife scene, where bands would play endless hypnotic sets, stretching from sunset to sunrise. In the present day, a new generation of musicians hailing from both West Africa and Europe has eagerly embraced […]
These are the Clubnights of Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2023
On the Friday and Saturday night of Super-Sonic Jazz Festival, we go on until 05:00 AM with live funk, disco, jazz en boogie at Paradiso. This edition, we’ve got two very groovy line-ups in store for you! On Friday night, our friends from Gallowstreet curate a Clubnight in the Main Hall, and on Saturday night, […]
Discover the artists on Bundle 4 of Super-Sonic Family Vol. 2
We started this year off with an open call to all music creatives to send in their work for the upcoming compilation album: Super-Sonic Family Vol. 2. You guys outdid yourselves! We received over 150 submissions and we were absolutely stunned. Narrowing it down to 12 tracks deemed impossible, so on November 16th we’ll release the massive […]
A mini interview w/ Mammal Hands
From 14 – 19 November, we’re back with Super-Sonic Jazz Festival! For you to get to know the artists a little better, we decided to ask them a few questions. Check out the answers of Mammal Hands! Questions for Mammal Hands What does the last 5 minutes before showtime look like for you? Jordan: “Often […]
These are the artists of Bundle 3 of Super-Sonic Family Vol. 2!
We started this year off with an open call to all music creatives to send in their work for the upcoming compilation album: Super-Sonic Family Vol. 2. You guys outdid yourselves! We received over 150 submissions and we were absolutely stunned. Narrowing it down to 12 tracks deemed impossible, so on November 16th we’ll release the massive […]
New episode of The Incredible Shrinking Band with LIKEMINDS
We just released the third edition of “The Incredible Shrinking Band”. In this new video series, we shrink bands to a tiny size to play a tiny live session in the tiniest house next to Paradiso. ‘Cause what do you do when it’s impossible for music creatives to live and thrive in Amsterdam? When all […]
A mini interview w/ Sungazer
From 14 – 19 November, we’re back with Super-Sonic Jazz Festival! For you to get to know the artists a little better, we decided to ask them a few questions. Check Sungazer’s answers out below. Questions for Sungazer Which artist are you currently listening to the most? “Our friend Buttonmasher just released an album of […]