Eckhardt & The House is the brain child of singer, drummer, producer and actor Rik Elstgeest. He built a fine career in the last two years, on the back of his first eight singles and debut album, which were full of laid-back pop tracks. But now, it’s time for a new sound!

Eckhardt & The House 2.0 has a more up-tempo and danceable indie sound, without losing its charm. In first single If She Cannot Talk you can hear Talking Heads influences (especially in the instrumental break), as well as a touch of The 1975. What’s not to like about that?

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.