Tjeerd Bomhof, sits at the table, and despite the heating, wraps his arms around himself. His trademark glasses, hat, and scarf – present. As the frontman of Voicst, one of Holland’s most successful indie bands, he spent 7 years touring domestically and throughout the globe. After two albums, several radio hits, unforgettable gigs, not to mention phenomenal shows at the prestigious Lowlands and Pinkpop festivals, December 2009 heralded the rumor that Voicst would be taking a break. It was time for something else – something new, or so they said. Now, a year later, as Dazzled Kid, Tjeerd delivers his solo album: Fire Needs Air. Co-produced with Simon Akkermans, and mixed by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Jónsi) and Patrick Dillet (David Byrne, Brian Eno), the album is collection of 13 songs that marry indie ethos and 60’s West Coast pop.

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