De Kift emerged from the Dutch squatters' movement and the punk waves of the late 70's, early 80's around 1988. Their punk influences include Wire, Crass and the Minutemen. Often described as an art-folk-punk band De Kift produces theatrical, yet down-to-earth poetry, set to avantgarde punk/pop music with an extensive brass section. The band is also renowned for their intruiging, creative album-art, including a wooden cigar box, origami, stickers, family photos and a t.
— Last.fm
Why This Artist
De Kift's listeners explore deep into the catalog, not just the hits — top 1% for catalog depth. Only 1K platform followers, but 14K listeners — growth is organic. Active in punk.
Discography
Niemandsland(2024) · album
Witte Vlinder(2024) · single
Rode Maan(2024) · single
Jan Douwe Kroeske presents: 2 Meter Sessions #1739 - De Kift(2021) · ep
Hoogriet(2020) · album
Ik Ken(2020) · single
Engelenkoor (arr. by Ferry Heijne)(2020) · single
Donauboot(2020) · single
Bal(2017) · album
Rats on Rafts / De Kift(2016) · album
Last Day on De Zon(2016) · single
Sleep Little Links 2 3 4(2016) · single
Bidonville(2014) · album
Kees de Jongen, dé rockopera(2011) · album
Brik(2011) · album
Hoofdkaas(2008) · album
Beguine
3:297(2006) · album
Vier voor Vier(2003) · album
Koper(2001) · album
Vlaskoorts(2001) · album
Rolfie
3:00Gaaphonger(1996) · album
Krankenhaus(1993) · album
Yverzucht(1989) · album