Warm-hearted Rotterdam folk act resolutely loosens the reins
Nagasaki Swim makes music that instills courage in you, whether you’re just heading to the supermarket or merging onto the highway after a long time. The band from Rotterdam, with two albums and a third in the works, effortlessly moves between warm folk and energetic rock. Their debut album *The Mirror* (2021) and follow-up *Everything Grows* (2023) have already taken them to performances in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and festivals like SXSW and Best Kept Secret. Alongside Boogaard, the usual lineup includes multi-instrumentalist Kat Kalkman (Library Card), bassist Juliette van Balen (Sarah Julia), and drummer Paul Dijkman (Coaster) – and when the weather allows, a revolving cast of musicians on violin, lap steel, and saxophone. Depending on the season, the album, and the direction of the wind, the band sounds just a bit different each time, and with every show, the question arises: where will ‘The Weight Pt. 2’ land this time?
