A few years ago, PAUW made a big splash in the music scene, before things suddenly went quiet for a while. In 2026, however, the band kicks off their first shows in nearly ten years. With the release of the new single Autopilot, PAUW signals not only their long-awaited return to the stage, but also the beginning of a new creative chapter, with more to come. Built around Rens Ottink & Brian Pots, the project quickly rose to success with sold-out club tours and performances at major festivals such as Lowlands, Down the Rabbit Hole, and Bospop, soon gaining international recognition as well. Radio stations like 3FM and Radio 2, along with TV shows such as De Wereld Draait Door, embraced PAUW, not only giving them frequent airplay, but also inviting them as regular guests. With a bold nod to the 60s and 70s, yet firmly grounded in the present, PAUW created a timeless sound that earned them nominations for an Edison Award and a 3FM Award. Armed with their critically acclaimed debut album Macrocosm Microcosm, the band made a lasting impression both at home and abroad, embarking on tours that took them across the globe. Back on home soil, things went quiet for a while, but the silence is now broken. Joined by a collective of top-tier musicians, PAUW returns for an unforgettable journey filled with powerful songs and sprawling jams, rich with psychedelic flourishes.