La Nique

La Nique from Amsterdam does folk. But not just any folk – their own, no-nonsense version. Think songs that will stand up by a campfire and lyrics that hit home. Whether you want to sing along, dance or just enjoy the silence, La Nique hits the right note.

The duo consists of singer and songwriter Laniek Reedijk and bassist Sem van Gennip . Together they write, arrange and produce music that takes you from folk to rock, country and even a touch of r&b. Yes, they like to experiment, but one thing always remains central: the song.

Corona threw a spanner in the works when they were just getting started (finals of the Amsterdam Pop Prize with accompanying shows in Melkweg and Paradiso), but the forced break gave them time to make new music. Result? The EP ' Summer in Amsterdam', sold-out single releases in Cinetol and Bar Pekky, a full summer tour (Horizontoer 2024, France surf tour and living room concerts in the Netherlands). And they are already full of plans for more.

Their big dream? Playing in Carré. Not modest, but if they continue like this, it is not a question of if , but when that will happen.