The Nits are children of the Sixties. In 2008 and 2009, the Nits publish twin albums, that bear the influence of the period of classic pop music. These are shorter, upbeat songs, that still bear their own unmistakable mark. Back to the future!
A band is not only made up of musicians, there is a team behind them. In the case of the Nits, it is something akin to a family: a manager who has been there since the beginning, a sound engineer who grew up with them and a lighting engineer who has worked with them for years. This is the centre of operations, around which revolve many more people.
«Les Nuits» - the French title to the second work of the reformed trio of Hofstede, Kloet and Stips. As suggested by the title, a very atmospheric, introspective oeuvre with intense moments of darkness and some upbeat and poppy songs. All in all, one of the most intense recordings in the long career of the band.
An important aspect of the work of the Nits is the close connection to the world of visual arts. As evidenced by their record sleeves, their videos that they design themselves, the many references in songs. Dive into the visual world of a pop band.
2003 and the cards have been reshuffled again. In time for the 30th birthday in 2004, keyboard wizard Robert Jan Stips returns after a pause of seven years. At first for a tour only, then for the recording of an album – and finally he rejoins the band.
Dutch band The Nits are turning 50 in 2024. A time for celebration! In this episode, we invited some guests to the party and hand over the microphones – not to the Nits themselves, but to their colleague musicians, friends and admirors from many different countries, from Switzerland via Great Britain to Canada. The updated version of a mix-tape, part three
The Nits have been a quartet with two female musicians since 1997. Now, in the year 2000, the band start a new millenium with a new album which is the only one recorded by this version of the band. «Wool» clearly shows the influence of the members, their background in jazz and soul music.
It is November 1996. The Nits are temporarily on ice after thre members left. Singer, guitarist and keyboader Henk Hofstede used the downtime to tour Switzerland with local band Stop the Shoppers. Among the songs was this special version of one track that would end up on the album «Alanankomaat» in 1997. A moment to remember,
In August 1996, the quintet with keyboard wizard Robert Jan Stips disscolved, leaving only two members: Singer, guitarist and keyboarder Henk Hofstede and drummer Rob Kloet. They record the album «Alankomaat» that is released in 1997. Then the new Nits set out on the road with two new female members. A very interesting period and a turning point.
The Nits have turned 50 this year. A time for celebration! In this twelfth episode, we hand over the microphones to fellow musicians, friends, collaborators and admirors of the band from the Netherlands . On this updated version of a mix-tape, people from France and Belgium share their thoughts on the Nits.
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