A new artist has arrived on the scene - Maaike Breyman - with a cheerful retropop sound that is perfect for festivals, clubs and house concerts alike. Her debut album is chockfull of catchy pop songs and snappy lyrics, the refreshing result of a transatlantic recording project that brought the singer to studios in the USA, England and the Netherlands. The album is inspired by the pop music of the 60s and 70s, which forms the basis of the contemporary and authentic sound created by Maaike in collaboration with composer Remco Engels (NL) and producers Francis Dunnery (USA) and Bart Wagemakers (NL). Maaike's songs are both a source of comfort and an invitation to dance and celebrate life.

Haarlem (NL) born singer Maaike Breyman has a wealth of experience in the international music scene and an unbridled love of the stage. ‘With my timeless lyrics I hope to provide my audience with some inspiration and positive energy. My sound is contemporary, but with more than just a nod to sounds from the past that will be instantly recognisable to many music lovers. And it is exactly this familiarity that often helps to prompt a smile or trigger a moment of happiness,’ according to Maaike.

Maaike was simply born for the stage. She studied singing at the conservatory in Alkmaar in the Netherlands before unleashing her unique talent live on the national and international music scene. An energetic live performer, Maaike aspires to touch the soul with her music. She has proven herself to be a performer of international calibre, thanks in no small part to her very successful Kate Bush tribute show Dreaming of Kate in 2010. Her rich imagination and love of storytelling are evident in the lyrics that she writes. Maaike: ‘I have been lucky enough in the past to be able to work on many wonderful musical projects, but now I hope to steal the hearts of the public with my own album and with the positive message that I wish to share through my very own songs.’