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Polynation
Polynation, a Dutch music duo renowned for their eclectic blend of electronica, ambient and
world music has captivated audiences worldwide, whether on festival stages, club dancefloors, or
in the comfort of listeners’ homes. Their signature organic and cinematic sound stems from live
improvisation, laying the foundation for both meticulously crafted studio tracks as well as
mesmerising live performances.
Bonding over melancholic chord progressions, driving rhythms and electro-acoustical textures,
the duo’s adventurous soundtracks are raw, sensory experiences crafted with finesse. Whether on
record or playing live, their music is widescreen and immersive, rich in meaningful melody that
draws from ambient, pop, minimalism and techno.
Collaborating with Dutch label Atomnation since 2015, Stijn Hosman and Hessel Stuut have
released three EPs and their acclaimed debut album, ‘Igneous’. They have also remixed Joep
Beving on Deutsche Grammophon, and won over tastemakers like Gilles Peterson with their artful
sounds and intricate studio wizardry.
Continually evolving, Polynation have honed in on a beautifully enriched sound, accumulating over
20 million streams on Spotify alone. Their dynamic live performances have graced festivals such
as Best Kept Secret, Wildeburg, Secret Garden Festival, ADE, DGTL and clubs across Europe,
delivering both soothing escapes as well as wild and energetic 2 am rhythms with equal style and
sophistication.
They use a wide array of tools including drums, analogue synths, piano, kalimba, bass and
electric guitar as well as pedals, tape (delays) and sax. Those acoustic sources, blended with
electronic signals, lend their material a unique quality that's inspired by the infinite beauty of
nature. Though meticulously crafted, Polynation's music is alive and imperfect, rooted in real-
world emotions but warm with machine soul.
In 2024, the Amsterdam-based duo returns with a fresh wave of music. Anchored by live acoustic
drums and analogue synths there is no limit to where Polynation's sonic alchemy might take you.
Polynation, a Dutch music duo renowned for their eclectic blend of electronica, ambient and
world music has captivated audiences worldwide, whether on festival stages, club dancefloors, or
in the comfort of listeners’ homes. Their signature organic and cinematic sound stems from live
improvisation, laying the foundation for both meticulously crafted studio tracks as well as
mesmerising live performances.
Bonding over melancholic chord progressions, driving rhythms and electro-acoustical textures,
the duo’s adventurous soundtracks are raw, sensory experiences crafted with finesse. Whether on
record or playing live, their music is widescreen and immersive, rich in meaningful melody that
draws from ambient, pop, minimalism and techno.
Collaborating with Dutch label Atomnation since 2015, Stijn Hosman and Hessel Stuut have
released three EPs and their acclaimed debut album, ‘Igneous’. They have also remixed Joep
Beving on Deutsche Grammophon, and won over tastemakers like Gilles Peterson with their artful
sounds and intricate studio wizardry.
Continually evolving, Polynation have honed in on a beautifully enriched sound, accumulating over
20 million streams on Spotify alone. Their dynamic live performances have graced festivals such
as Best Kept Secret, Wildeburg, Secret Garden Festival, ADE, DGTL and clubs across Europe,
delivering both soothing escapes as well as wild and energetic 2 am rhythms with equal style and
sophistication.
They use a wide array of tools including drums, analogue synths, piano, kalimba, bass and
electric guitar as well as pedals, tape (delays) and sax. Those acoustic sources, blended with
electronic signals, lend their material a unique quality that's inspired by the infinite beauty of
nature. Though meticulously crafted, Polynation's music is alive and imperfect, rooted in real-
world emotions but warm with machine soul.
In 2024, the Amsterdam-based duo returns with a fresh wave of music. Anchored by live acoustic
drums and analogue synths there is no limit to where Polynation's sonic alchemy might take you.