Blackstroke is a Dutch alternative metal band. Inspired by multiple music genres, Blackstroke’s music distinguishes itself by a unique combination of styles. The songs vary from heavy choruses to parts where melody and clean vocals are the main focus. Striking are the ‘mellow’ basslines which provide a strong base for the songs. Evidently the drums should not be overlooked, they complete the songs with energising rhythms and tight double bass patterns!

Independent Artist: Guitarist & Singer-Songwriter. Born in Holland, half Dutch and half Spanish, and he has been residing in Barcelona (Spain) for about 15 years. It's also in the city of Barcelona where he studied at the Music College of l'Aula de Musica Moderna i Jazz, belonging to the main Barcelona Conservatory. He chose to follow the path of Jazz and soon became active in the Barcelona jazz scene. Over the years he got attracted to a more quiet and acoustic style of music. He had always considered himself to be primarily a guitarist but he became a singer-songwriter/composer. His music could be described as indie-folk, influenced by American folk music, old finger style blues and the sound of the 60's and 70's and artists such as Iron & Wine, Sufjan Stevens and Simon and Garfunkel. 

"Follow the sound of an inner journey. It is music in which I express the need for peacefulness and connectedness and my predilection for the music, nature & Mother Earth. Quiet tunes in turbulent times. Tunes that are intended to help you disconnect, to travel and wander off into space..."

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