Sol Power

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“The band that fits in a matchbox”, Amsterdam’s Sol Power are a group based on the principles of the atomic bomb. Three musicians with two small amps and one small drum kit, playing two-minute bursts of nosebleed intensity at breakneck speed. They call it “panic pop”, an apt, if not very informative moniker.

Like the unruly lovechild of Kurt Cobain and Carole King, Sol Power explores the edges of noise and quirky, dissonant leaps in key and tone, while never straying irretrievably far from a solid base in hooky songwriting. Frontman Ben Chapman’s humorous, sardonic lyrics reflect the frustration of the young working class, robbed of their identity and ideals in a world of nepotism, hate-mongering and increasing social inequity.

Their latest single 'Sell Ya Soul' is a hyperactive sucker-punch to the senses, showcasing the dynamic range of the band from the honeysuckle to the buzzsaw, and featuring soaring backing vocals from Personal Trainer’s own Franti Marešová.

Their raucous, sweat-drenched performances and airtight musicianship have marked them as the latest Dutch indie band to watch with a keen eye, as they set their sights on international exposure in 2025.