Artist Info: Melanocaster

The Wales of Holland
The guys from Melanocaster grew up all the way up in the North of the Netherlands called Friesland. This region is known for its own unique culture and understandings. For example they have their own language, food and, most important, opinions. Friesland is often called the ‘Wales of Holland’.
You have to take notice of this background to know in what tradition Melanoscaster is playing and writing songs. The guys grew up with among miles and miles of sea dykes, cows, sheep and the possibility of being flood by the sea. [read more...]