Combo Qazam presents Patrick XXXXII

Artwork, Event, Live

Combo Qazam presents Patrick XXXXII

With the ‘Combo Qazam presents’ Patrick-shows we are hosting experimental, weird, funny, loud, quiet and great music by independent artists and great people.

For this edition we want to welcome you for a night of local free jazzy ambient, danceable electronica layering and USA country rock ‘n’ roll!

Hainesii
Hainesii is a project by Max van Westerop (of former local indie outfit Loema) in which themes of mortality, care and the heart are explored in songs, whilst drawing inspiration from genres like ambient music, post-rock and tinges of free/spiritual jazz.

Tobin Kirk
Tobin Kirk is an American songwriter and performer whose colorful path—from train driving to delivering groceries to John Prine—reflects the character and storytelling at the heart of his music. Tobin blends classic and cosmic country, rock & roll, and cowpunk into a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. His first two albums were released by our partners in Houten of De Groeverij!

Laplander
Laplander is a one-man band crafting indietronica with a melancholic edge. From the vast landscapes of the Biesbosch, where he lives, he builds tracks that are both layered and danceable.

Timetable-ish:
20.30 Hainesii
21.15 Tobin Kirk
22.00 Laplander

Entrance is € 8 (cash or QR). Drinks are cheap (cash or QR).
COME VIBE WITH US

Hope to see you there!
Ab, Arno, Gino, Stefan 

Tiny Adventures #5

Event, Live

It’s time for a new Tiny Adventure! After a few years we’re back with this cool concept of Tiny Room hosted duo shows in record store De Groeverij.

Next Sunday, Boeije and Kristóf Hajós come to Houten for an intimate performance! (Rienko) Boeije will play his first solo show ever, so we can have a clear focus on his Dutch lyrics and stories. Folky reflections on faith, life and death. Very much looking forward to it.

Kristóf Hajós performs with a 5 piece semi-acoustic band, mostly songs from his latest album 6:00PM – crooner indie pop about what it’s like to grow old(er) in the queer community. It will be the last band show for a while, so don’t miss out!

It’s an afternoon show, you are welcome at 3PM.
Ticket link!

(Photo of Kristóf Hajós by Jesse van den Berg)

Foundlings Vol. 1 & 2 out today!

Releases

Today, this massive project is finally being released! Over the past years, I’ve been digging through old folders, hard drives, artist archives, and dusty inboxes to compile a record of foundlings – songs that never fit in elsewhere. This double album is the result: a personal, patchwork document of ten years of DIY music-making and friendship. I love all 27 tracks so dearly.

It’s the 75th release on Tiny Room Records, and we celebrate 10 years of existence of the label. Thanks to all the crowdfunders that helped make this happen.

Listen on our Bandcamp page or on any streaming platform. And get the record in your local record store or by shooting me a message. ✌️

Demain Sans Faute – La Fête Est Finie (cassette out now)

Releases, Signing, Single

For all the lovers of cassette releases, weird experimental kraut/drone music, obscure indie etc: take a listen to this one! We’ve got 15 copies of the cassettes in store. Have a nice weekend!

Demain Sans Faute is the solo project of Aurel (aka L’Austral) from Brest, France. His music is a rich blend of kraut, psychedelia, experimental sounds, and polyrhythms—long tracks intertwined with short improvisations on synthesizers, guitars, and percussion.

La Fête Est Finie is the fourth album by Demain Sans Faute, recorded and mixed at the Epicericords studio in Finistère, France, between February and April 2025. This concise album features two long pieces, improvised and then rearranged, before finally being re-injected into a small feedback table.

Saturn Returns by Jake Nicoll out now!

Releases

Jake Nicoll blasts off into space with his new LP Saturn Returns!

Saturn Returns is Canadian indie musician Jake Nicoll’s latest LP. Departing from some of Jake’s folkier releases over the past years, Saturn Returns is built upon layers of synthesizers, crunchy delays and driving drum machines. Ranging from full blown synth pop, to new wave, to brooding experimental dungeon synth, Saturn Returns highlights a different side of Jake Nicoll’s songwriting and sonic craftsmanship.

Get your copy in our Bandcamp webstore today (on Bandcamp Friday)!

10 Year Anniversary Party

Releaseparty

Well, I know it’s been a few days, but I had to recover from all the awesomeness of this party… On Friday, we celebrated 10 years of Tiny Room Records at Studio Patrick, with the Foundlings LP ready for pickup and beautiful performances by Herrek, Master Solo, and Coaster.

It wasn’t just a packed, mega humid night full of smiling music lovers – it was also a culmination of everything we’ve worked on TOGETHER over the past ten years. It was one of those special nights that remind you why it’s good to be alive, even with all the stupid stuff in the world. At least, that’s how it felt to me – I really love this little indie community.

Big thanks to my bandmates Arno, Ab, and Gino for helping me organize everything, and of course to Arthur for the sound! Another huge thank you to Anneke, Thijs, Floyd, all the artists, and everyone else who supports this label, this place, and this music in any way.

The first four photos are by Johan from De Groeverij, the rest by Ab al Tamimi ❤️.
We’re taking a little summer break but will be back in a few weeks with a special Patrick Open Air (on Beton-T & Studio Patrick) event on Thursday, August 21 – mark your calendars!

Jake Nicoll – Supercritical

Single, Video

And here’s yet another awesome video and beautiful song from the new Jake Nicoll record Saturn Returns – out August 1st!

On Saturn and the other gas giant planets there are substances under so much pressure that they no longer act like liquid or gas, but instead become supercritical fluid. Even here, deep in the Earth we find water in this state, eventually billowing out from hydrothermal vents.

Maybe this fleshy human substance we call Society has reached this point. Clamped in the impossible pressures of late-stage capitalism, every day facing potential world annihilation -perhaps in these conditions we will discover a new state of being.

Video made by the very talented Xander Kehn – http://www.ponysonic.com
With the generous support of ArtsNL.

Tiny Room Records 10 Year Anniversary Party & Foundlings release

Event, Live, Releaseparty, Releases

This Friday, we’re celebrating 10 years of Tiny Room Records! The event will take place in Studio Patrick in Utrecht. Woohoo!

We’re bringing the special 2xLP Foundlings release, they look and sound BEAUTIFUL. Crowdfunders can join the party and pick up their copy. I’m sure we’re gonna have a good time together!

There are three acts playing, Coaster from Utrecht, Master Solo from the UK (first show in 9 years or so?!) and newest signing Herrek. Doors at 8PM, no need to buy a ticket beforehand. All donations during the evening are more than welcome. Hope to see you there!

Winsummerfest

Event, Live

Winsummerfest was the best! Thanks so much for having us over. We had a blast! The afternoon in the synagogue with Herrek, LUIK, Kristóf Hajós and Coaster was really lovely. It was also nice to see Coaster playing the big stage (with big sound) on Friday evening. And wh^rl and Boeije dropped more Tiny Room goodness on Saturday evening. Seeing Space Siren and Howrah is always great, as was meeting up with so many friends and music acquaintances. Big ups for this festival! ❤️