MICH is an Amsterdam-based supergroup of sorts, featuring members with deep roots in the Dutch alternative scene, including Bastiaan Bosma (Aux Raus) and Sofie Winterson. Since their 2017 debut on Excelsior Recordings, they have carved out a niche that bridges the gap between the motorik drive of Krautrock and the textural depth of 90s shoegaze.
Their sound identity is defined by interlocking melodic basslines, minimalist drumming, and a heavy reliance on modulation effects that create a 'liquid' guitar sound. Critically, they are often grouped with the 'new wave of Dutch guitar music,' sharing a certain aesthetic DNA with peers like Tramhaus, though MICH leans further into dream-pop sensibilities. Their evolution across albums like 'No' and 'Nuts' shows a move toward tighter songwriting without sacrificing the atmospheric murk that defined their early EPs. They occupy a cultural position as quintessential 'Amsterdam cool,' representing the city's sophisticated, slightly cynical, but deeply melodic underground rock tradition.
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