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CHARMPLAY is a Dutch indie/dance-pop band. Inspired by bands like Bastille, The Killers en The 1975. CHARMPLAY consists of lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Robert Been, drummer Sergei Christian, bass player Kaj van Hooijdonk, and guitarist Gio Sliwa. The band achieved its first success in 2018. After several tours through Europe and even the Dutch Antilles, CHARMPLAY released their first single (In the Mood/ I.T.M.) and found its way to a greater public thanks to airplay on Dutch national radio. Later that year, the band was chosen by the world famous, Australian band “Sheppard” to be their supporting act in “Het Paard”, The Hague. I.T.M. was part of their debut EP “Past/Present'’. The reviews and responses were so adjective and several record labels approached the band with interest. However, to create their first album, the band signed with independent record label Quizzical Smile Entertainment which is connected to Dry Levee Entertainment and Innercore Music. Altogether best known for acts such as Kensington, Charlie Dée and The Pheromones. Now, their music has evolved and grown to become even more motivating, both physically and mentally, due to its signature grooves that carry the often hopeful, sometimes confronting but always inspiring lyrics. CHARMPLAY, will release their new single ’’Sunshine’’ the 23rd of April en the band is ready to unmute!
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