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MANKES – named after the Dutch painter Jan Mankes – formed in 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Their music breathes a blend of cinematic folk with a hint of the Orient and a healthy dose of noisy and dark textures. Keywords based on what others say are: mesmeric, cosmic, dynamic, melancholic, hypnotic.
The musicians play various instruments each, resulting in a remarkable sound.
So far, MANKES has released 2 mini albums (2014, 2016), 1 live album (2018), and 1 full-length album (2019), plus several videos. The band toured through Scandinavia, Germany, and England and played numerous shows in the Netherlands. A wide variety of venues witnessed the band hypnotizing its audience: festivals big and small, living rooms, and clubs.
MANKES likes to keep an organic and sincere profile with a strong DIY approach.
Selma Peelen – voice, acoustic guitar, saz, keys, percussion, fx
Johan Visschers – voice, electric guitar, percussion, keys, fx
The musicians play various instruments each, resulting in a remarkable sound.
So far, MANKES has released 2 mini albums (2014, 2016), 1 live album (2018), and 1 full-length album (2019), plus several videos. The band toured through Scandinavia, Germany, and England and played numerous shows in the Netherlands. A wide variety of venues witnessed the band hypnotizing its audience: festivals big and small, living rooms, and clubs.
MANKES likes to keep an organic and sincere profile with a strong DIY approach.
Selma Peelen – voice, acoustic guitar, saz, keys, percussion, fx
Johan Visschers – voice, electric guitar, percussion, keys, fx
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