For EKKO’s 40th anniversary, EINDBAAS returns with a new edition. EINDBAAS is a club night where artists perform live with music made on — or inspired by — old game consoles such as the Nintendo Game Boy and Commodore 64, in combination with modern synthesizers and drum machines. Chip music, as the genre is called, sounds futuristic and nostalgic at the same time: energetic, witty and cannot be heard anywhere else. Expect an evening where retro aesthetics and contemporary club music come together in a way you won’t soon forget.

Since the first edition in 2009, EINDBAAS has organized almost thirty club nights in Utrecht and Amsterdam, with more than 120 artists from all over the world live on stage. From Japanese chip composers to Swedish synth pioneers, from bitpop to breakcore — the musical diversity within the scene is great. EKKO has always been its home base, and the combination of niche music and an intimate dance floor where everyone can be themselves has given EINDBAAS a permanent place in Utrecht’s nightlife.

Laamaa (FI)

With more than 25 years of experience in tracker and chiptune music, Laamaa is an established name in the rich Scandinavian chip scene. His compositions are melodic and complex, with an impressive command of synthesis — regardless of the strict limitations of the hardware he works with. Whether it concerns productions for the ZX Spectrum, DOS or Game Boy, Laamaa knows how to handle it!

Sm0hm (SE)

We weren’t joking about the Scandinavian scene. Earlier this year, we saw Sm0hm put out a release on the well-established 8bitpeoples label. This chiptek extraordinaire has been quiet for a while, but we are glad he decided to dust off the Gameboy and NES once again. With these old systems, he produces pounding club music that pulls you completely into the here and now.

Sunnexo (NL)

We are always happy to stumble upon new talent from our own country. But the quality of Sunnexo’s productions exceeded all our expectations. In just a few years, this HKU student has already accumulated several million streams. We can’t wait to finally enjoy Sunnexo on EKKO’s sound system. Prepare yourself for a masterclass in digital fusion: Catchy 8-bit beeps, combined with, among other things, blistering drum ‘n bass rhythms and the rich bass lines of modern electronica.