perfect_new_christmas 2022
door Guuzbourg
New Christmas songs, mostly originals and some covers, released in 2022. As different as possible. For your ho-ho-holiday pleasure.
Perfect_Christmas_Indie
door Norbert Pek
44 Christmas tunes you do want to hear.
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door Guuz Hoogaerts
If it's not sung in a high voice, it's not here.
perfectsummer2018
door Norbert Pek
The best summer songs of 2018.
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door Guuzbourg
To end the year with music. Not party hardy. Just music.
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door St Paul
Alvast indansen voor a.s. zaterdag (of daarna doordansen)! Dan is het weer tijd voor Perfect Indie Disco in EKKO met St Paul.
Perfect-weezer-300
door Michiel Veenstra, Norbert Pek
Our favorite geek rock band deserved a Perfect. And Norbert Pek & Michiel Veenstra did a really great job with this one. And if your Dutch is any good, read the liner notes!
perfectindiedisco22
door St Paul
INDIE BE LIKE? ZATERDAGAVOND 22 JULI IN EKKO!
perfectsummer2017_def
door Norbert Pek
Handpicked indie summer joy by Norbert Pek. 2017 tracks only!
perfectgrandaddy
door Patrick Tersteeg
March 2017 saw the release of their excellent return to form Last Place. Patrick Tersteeg embarked upon a mission: create a Perfect Grandaddy but 'with over half of their recorded output missing on streaming services'.
perfect_discoveries
door Sledgecorner
Newness galore for spring 2017.
perfecti<32017
door Norbert Pek
The best of Q1 2017!
perfectrapcovers
door Guuzbourg
A genre in itself, covering rap songs as rock/folk/indie pop songs and ballads. Really funny and truly great at the same tme.
perfectnomadinspired
door Grey Nomad
Grey Nomad's biggest influences.
plc2016
door London Calling
Perfect preparation for London Calling, 28 & 29 october @ Paradiso Amsterdam!
perfect_indie_disco
door St Paul
St Paul's setlist of the October edition of Perfect Indie Disco @ Ekko.
perfectknuffelindie
door 3voor12
Shamelessly neo-romantic, slick with good taste...that's 'Knuffel Indie'.
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door Norbert Pek
Best tunes for/of this year's summer.
perfect_indie_2
door St Paul

Indie. Wat is het? Wat is het niet? 12 maart is het vooral een excuus om alles te kunnen draaien waar op een reguliere discobodem… lees meer

perfect_last_days_of_winter
door Norbert Pek
Winter melts into spring and will later bursts into summer
perfect_indieatekko
door St Paul
Beat your tame Impala to pulp, and have Morrissey eat an arctic monkey.
perfect_balthazar_
door Mischa Verheijden
They came, saw and conquered.
perfect_summer_2015
door Norbert Pek
Summer never a bummer. Norbert Pek's traditional sunny side up soundtrack.
Perfect_binnenblijven_5
door Norbert Pek
While hiding for winterstorms that never come, this is your soundtrack. For the 5th time Norbert Pek made Perfect Binnen Blijven. With some great recent tracks and some of that good old melancholia.
perfect_if_you_like_altj
door Norbert Pek & Wilbert Leering
Alt-J's sound is unique, of course...so this was kind of a tricky Perfect. From the XX to Tom Vek and from Wild Beasts to Teleman. And everything in between (en right next to it).
perfect_blonde_redhead
door Rufus Ketting
Blonde Redhead is a trip and Rufus Ketting is the tour guide.
perfect_summer_2
door Norbert Pek
Summer 2014 just got more perfect.
perfect_sum_2014
door Norbert Pek
Norbert Pek pushed the button...so summer has begun.
euforic_perfect
door St Paul
14 reasons for some good ol' euphoric dancing. By St Paul.
perfect_subroutine_records_
door Theo Miggelbrink
Subroutine Records is a dutch 'indie, pop, rock and noise' label, from Groningen to be exact. Since 2005 they release some pretty exciting stuff. Time for a 'summary'.
perfect_eels_
door Pondertone
A 17 track perfect synopsis of Eels. Gloomy: yes, boring: never. Around the dark clouds the weltschmerz, guilt and sorrow there is still some silver lining...this is not rock bottom, it can always get worse!
perfect_ik_u_graag
door Ik Zie U Graag Festival
'Ik Zie U Graag' is the Belgium festival...in The Netherlands. This year it's being held for the 6th time. This Perfect is a fantastic overview of the 5 earlier editions.
happycamper_inspired
door Job Roggeveen
What inspires Happy Camper Job Roggeveen to make such beautful songs? Well: eels, Das Pop, Sufjan Stevens, Chilly Gonzales and more. Great songs only.
perfect_beck__
door Jaap Boots
The first word that comes to mind is 'inimitable' (ok, we used google translate for that one). Especially his early works are a grand mixture of blues, pop, funk and audio-collages, to name a few.
perfect_graham_coxon__
door Jack & Paddymac
Blur's nerdy one, with the spectacles, you know, the best guitar player of his generation, the best guitarist since Johnny Marr... Perfect, catchy pop songs with a slightly sour twist and a good piece of melancholy on the side.
perfect_europa_II__
door Peter Zantingh
Part two is the more upbeat sequel to the first folky version of this European diptych. Needless to say, of course: this is not just a conceptual Perfect, this is a great collection of tracks.
posterdevendrabanhart__
door Nout van Deijck
This American-Venezuelan king of freak folk made quite a reputation for himself the last 10 years. It's time for a Perfect.
perfect_europa_I
door Peter Zantingh
Part one is a melancholic, folky trip that takes you through the greatest cities in Europe. BTW: this is not just a conceptual Perfect, this is a great collection of tracks.
perfect_richard_swift_!
door Rens van den Boogaard
Richard Swift? Richard Swift! The man behind Damien Jurado, Foxygen and others. A great singer-songwriter and a great producer as well. This is an introduction to Swift's work...
Perfect_1977_rick_de_leeuw
door Rick de Leeuw
This 19xx-series is a search for the best music year in the history of mankind. The question: is it 1977? Maybe it is. Maybe it isn't. This Perfect 1977 is pretty perfect. By Rick de Leeuw.
perfect joy division__
door Eddy Stolk
Classic. Classic. Classic. We must say: it takes some guts to make a Perfect about a band like this. You're bound to miss something (according to others) or to be too much in the know. This Perfect is just...well...perfect. Enjoy!
perfect_fink__
door Reijer van 't Hul & Luuk Kloosterboer
So You Fink You Can Fink? Well, you can now. Although it might appear if you don't listen closey, that Fink is a singer-songwriter, it's actually Fin Greenall and band. And with their intens vibe they take you all kinds of places...
perfect_binnenblijven_4__
door Norbert Pek
Staying inside because of rain, thunder, twisters isn't a drag when you play Perfect Binnen Blijven 4 by Norbert Pek. With The Hollies, Arcade Fire, Eels, Dan Croll, more.
perfect-sonic-youth___
door Rufus Ketting
All Perfects are made with shitloads of effort and heart...but for some bands it's just a little harder. Sonic Youth is definitely one them...Rufus Ketting went all the way.
perfect-second-thoughts__
door Kurt Vile
Kurt Vile released this Mixtape in anticipation of his EP titled It’s A Big World Out There (And I’m Scared) and the deluxe edition of Wakin On A Pretty Daze...it's pretty damn Perfect.
perfect-alex-turner-ballads
door Atze de Vrieze
The 10 best Alex Turner ballads according to 3voor12's Atze de Vrieze. 'Alex Turner ballads', almost a genre in its' own right. Enjoy!
perfect-arctic-monkeys
door Wessel van Hulssen
Suck it and hear!
paul-epworth
door Niels Aalberts
The man that 'brought' you Kate Nash, Adele, Bloc Party, The Futureheads, Foster The People, Florence + The Machine and loads more. Paul Epworth is one of 'our' Perfect Producers.
perfect-glasgow
door Matthijs van der Ven
Glasgow, a city of music. From Belle And Sebastian to Paolo Nutini and from Rachel Sermanni to Mogwai. This Scottish city has it all. Onder Invloed’s Matthijs van der Ven is the right man for the job: making Perfect Glasgow.
perfect-beatlesque-300
door Bas Krijn
The Beatles are NOT on Spotify or Deezer, but in a way they are. By their influence on so many bands. These 16 songs the greatest Beatlesque songs Bas Krijn could find . It's not better than the Fab Four, but still perfect!
perfect-producer-martin-hannett
door Guuzbourg
He's known as the architect of the Manchester Sound, he was co-founder of Factory Records and died way to young (he was just 42). This Perfect proves why he earns the Perfect Producer-title.
perfect-gonzales
door Nicole Blommers
Nicole Blommers made this ode to Chilly - and we quote her and second that - 'who's an inspirational, multi-talented, unstoppable musical genius.' Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of musical vibes.
perfect-sigur-rós-300
door David Haakman
The word 'enigmatic' comes to mind... This is an extremely special band. Nothing like this, really. Listen to this Perfect with your headphones on and you'll be enchanted (enigmatic and enchanted, in one introduction! Wow!)
perfect-my-morning-jacket300
door Johan Gijsen
As Perfect-maker Johan Gijsen puts it: My Morning Jacket evolved from a lo-fi Americana band to a pompous rockband. And he means this in a love-drenched way.
perfect-yeah-yeah-yeahs-300
door Henk Kanning
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs definitely deserve a Perfect. Great band, great songs, great singer (!) and about to release their fourth album.
perfect-jonathan-richman
door Erik Verzijl
This guy must be the inspiration for all of Jens Lekman's work. And many others. A true pearl on Perfects.nl, this one. Made by Erik Verzijl.
perfect-aussie-300
door Judith Laanen
Perfect Australia is surprisingly fresh sounding. A mixture of retro, indiepop and electro. It's still a damn long walk to the land of down under, but bands like Miami Horro, Say Lou Lou and The Griswolds make us wanna go anyhow.
Perfect-Summer-2010
door Norbert Pek
The Summer of '10. What did it sound like? Well, according to Norbert Pek it sounded like Two Door Cinema Club, Kate Nash, Vampire Weekend, The Drums, Divine Comedy, Hot Chip and more.
Perfect-Ben-Folds
door Norbert Pek
Our favourite piano man. Great songs, great tongue-in-cheek lyrics (that still get the point across), great live shows. One of our most balanced Perfects, compiled by Norbert Pek.
Perfect-Summer-2008
door Norbert Pek
Which sunny tunes defined the summer of 2008? Norbert Pek selected them. With Friska Viljor, Vampire Weekend, The Kills, Adele, Voicst, Fleet Foxes, White Rabbits, Get Well Soon, My Morning Jacket & more.
Perfect-Summer-2009
door Norbert Pek
The traditional Perfect Summer by Norbert Pek. The 2009-edition brought us The Virgins, Lilly Allen, Pet Shop Boys, Doves, Everything Everything, Passion Pit, Golden Silvers, Loney Dear & more!
perfect-alternative
door Norbert Pek
Nothing pretentious, just over 480 alternative tracks we remember the 2000-up years by. Arctic Monkeys to Arcade Fire, Elbow to Kanye West, LCD Soundsystem to Röyksopp to Alt-J and much much more.
perfect-decemberists
door Joost Reijnders
Great tunes, great stories, great voice. Singer Colin Meloy takes you to dark places of the world. This is the ultimate selection.
perfectautumnvol3
door René Noels
Autumn, some people really really hate it. But with Perfect Autumn III you really really gonna love it. With Rodriguez, My Morning Jacket, Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Iron & Wine and more.
perfect-arctic-monkeys
door Atze de Vrieze
The biggest influences on the music of Arctic Monkeys, compiled by Atze de Vrieze. The Libertines, QOTSA, Shocking Blue, The Ink Spots, ESG, Jimi Hendrix, The Coral & more.
Perfect-Vrijdagmiddag-Disco-1
door Adriaan Pels
The first part of the legendary Vrijdagmiddag Disco-series by Adriaan Pels. The kick-off features Smith Westerns, Blur, Beastie Boys, Kelly Stoltz, Alamo Race Track, Dusty Springfield and more.
Perfect-Vrijdagmiddag-Disco-2
door Adriaan Pels
The 2nd part of the legendary Vrijdamiddag Disco-series by the one and only Adriaan Pels. Empty the fridge, listen to The Undertones, Spandau Ballet, The Breeders, Lola Kite, Tame Impala and more.
Perfect-Vrijdagmiddag-Disco-3
door Adriaan Pels
The Stone Roses, The Oh Sees, Gang of Four, Hospitality, Django Django, Cloud Nothings and more. Adriaan Pels wants this Friday afternoon to be a little bit rough. But always with the best melodies.
Perfect-Vrijdagmiddag-Disco-4
door Adriaan Pels
Adriaan Pels. Our personal Mr. Friday Afternoon. Sunny tracks only! With Dee-lite, Bee Gees, Beck, The Strange Boys, The Herb Spectacles, Kylie Minogue, Vampire Weekend, Delta Spirit and more!
Perfect-Vrijdagmiddag-Disco-5
door Adriaan Pels
The Kinks, Menswear, The Lemonheads, Velvet Underground, The Young Rascals, Squeeze, Paul Weller, The Kinks, etc. Adriaan Pels makes us love the Friday afternoon even more.
Perfect-Vrijdagmiddag-Disco-6
door Adriaan Pels
Pulp, Beck, Grandaddy, R.E.M., Blur, Arthur Brown, The Breeders, Clinic and many others will help you celebrate the Friday afternoon. Hosted by Adriaan Pels, our personal Disco Stu.
Perfect-Vrijdagmiddag-Disco-7
door Adriaan Pels
Adriaan Pels helps you survive those hot hot Friday afternoons. With Wavves, Camper van Beethoven, Canned Heat, Bill Withers, Elvis Costello, Scram C Baby, Frank Black and more.
Perfect-Lente
door Norbert Pek
Spring is in the air, so it's time for some really uplifting songs. Norbert Pek waves at the sun with The Coral, Rilo Kiley, Fanfarlo, I Am Kloot, Arthur Alexander, Magic Kids, New Pornographers and more.
Perfect-Summer-2011
door Norbert Pek
The summer of 2011 was quite legendary, music-wise. Norbert Pek compiled the most energentic tracks of that year. With Metronomy, Smith Westerns, The Strokes, Kurt Vile, Friendly Fires, The Vaccines, Miles Kane, De Staat & more.
perfect-stiff
door Roy Santiago
Is it a band? Is it a singer? No, it's a super record label from the UK! And one of the most appreciated Perfects ever. Compiled with lots of love, by Roy Santiago.
Perfect-Shins
door Elsbeth Teeling
In the movie Garden State Natalie Portman declared that The Shins "...will change your life" And like always, she's right. Elsbeth Teeling collected their most beautiful songs.
Perfect-Binnen-Blijven-2
door Norbert Pek
Oh, those days spent inside. What to listen? Well, these brilliant songs. Norbert Pek selected e.g. Grils, Twin Sister, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, PJ Harvey, The War On Drugs.
Perfect-Feist-Inspired-Playlist
door Guuzbourg & Arja van den Bergh
In the Inspired-series we present the music you must love when you adore Feist. With Nina Simone, Neko Case, Gonzales, Ron Sexsmith, Mocky, Satie, Peaches & Ramones.
Perfect-Vooruitblik-2012
door Atze de Vrieze
Only a few days in 2012 music journalist Atze de Vrieze made a list of what 2012 was going to sound like. With e.g. Jamie N Commons, Bart Constant, Blaudzun, Michael Kiwakuna, Slugabed, Lisa Hannigan & more.
Perfect-I-Am-Kloot
door Allard de Wijkerslooth
When it comes down to British music, Manchester >>> London. More proof: I Am Kloot.
perfect_belle&sebastian_
door Jenneke Harings
The Scottish rulers of modern indie. Bits of Smiths, soul and lots of 60's girl groups make for great music!
Perfect-Inspiration-For-Hunters
door Maurits Westerik
The 4th Gem-album Hunters Go Hungry was released in 2011. Singer Maurits Westerik shows us what inspired him: Rodriguez, Bibio, Bees, Edwyn Collins, Paul Weller, Big Star, Doves, David Bowie.
Perfect-Blur
door Roy Santiago
Almost all Blur-songs are perfect, but some Blur-songs are more Perfect than others. Roy Santiago guides you through them.
Perfect-Echo-and-the-Bunnymen
door Michiel Flamman (Solo)
It's only because of archrivals The Smiths and U2 that Ian McCulloch and his band didn't become THE band of the 80's. That's a pity. Dutch singer-songwriter Michiel Flamman explains why.
Perfect-2009-300×300 copy
door Niels Aalberts, Wilbert Leering
20 Tracks from the 20 best albums of 2009. It was a good year, feat. The xx, Bibio, Editors, Fever Ray, Animal Collective, Jack Peñate, Fink, Kyteman, Patrick Watson and Loney, Dear.
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door Roy Santiago
In our top 5 favourite Perfects ever there are at least 11 Perfects. Perfect Stiff Part 1 is definitely one of them. And part 2 is just as good!
Perfect-Tom-Barman
door Guuz Hoogaerts (aka Guuzbourg)
Yes, Tom Barman is mr. dEUS. He lives dEUS. But this compilation by Guuzbourg is about Tom Barman *without* dEUS. And it's quite brilliant.
Perfect-Lazy-Sunday
door Antonie Fountain
The Best Sundays are Lazy Sundays. With Blur, Elbow, Wilco, Feist, Damien Rice, Ray Lamontagne, Air, James Blake, Sigur Rós and much much more. By Antonie Fountain.
perfect-binnen-blijven-xl
door Norbert Pek
A Perfect way to lighten up your mood, in a light therapy kind of way. XL, so even the worst cases are being cured. Tracks by Rogue Wave, Jenny Lewis, Rodriguez, Tim Hardin, Jens Lekman, Girls, PJ Harvey.
Perfect-Psychedelic-Summer
door Michel van der Westen
Psychedelica doesn't always lead to a difficult or bizarre compilation. These summer psychedelics contain e.g. Nada Surf, Josh Ritter, E.L.O., Beth Gibbons and Teenage Fanclub.
perfect-radiohead
door Atze de Vrieze
This Perfect by Atze de Vrieze gives a slightly more interesting perspective on the band. Their best tracks, not just the hit singles.
perfectsummerxl
door Norbert Pek
Summer is always here, thanks to Norbert Pek. This XL list goes back to the 2008 edition. We will continue to update this playlist.
perfect-vrijdagmiddag-disco-xl
door Adriaan Pels
Friday afternoon at the office demands a specific kind of musical blend. Adriaan Pels knows the recipe. This is the XL list, so Friday afternoon can go on until Monday morning.
perfectsplaylist
door Niels Aalberts, Norbert Pek, Wilbert Leering
We also have some favourite favourite songs. In this list you'll find 'm. Weekly improved, all year quality.
Perfect-Kippenvel-XL
door St. Paul
Goosebumps to the max. The gift that keeps on giving. The all you can eat buffet of great music, served bij dj St. Paul.
Perfect-Kippenvel-4
door St. Paul
It says 'according to St. Paul', which implies somebody else could make a goosebumpy Perfect like this. But that's nonsense. Features Neil Diamond, The Crookes, Talking Heads, Lykke Li, Sugar, Oasis, Les Savy Fav, Timi Yuro.
Perfect-Kippenvel-5
door St. Paul
St. Paul keeps those epic music-juices flowing with another off the hook mixture of hipshakers & heartbreakers. Feat. Julio Iglesias (yes!), Billy Bragg, Felt, Alabama Shakes, Van Morrison, Baxter Dury.
perfect-kippenvel-3
door St. Paul
Originally meant as a Christmas Perfect, it turned out to be an all seasons-proof treasure chest. Incl. Go-Betweens, O.V. Wright, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Kevin Lamb, Del Shannon, Midlake, Aretha Franklin, Bibio.
Perfect-Summer-2012
door Norbert Pek
The best summer music from 2012, like every year selected by Norbert Pek: Django Django, Alabama Shakes, Howler, Rufus Wainwright, Jack White, The Maccabees and much, much more.
Perfect-Kinderkoor
door Martien ter Veen
That golden sound of children's choirs in popular music. You hear, amongst others, the Rolling Stones, dEUS, Gorillaz, Leonard Cohen and Spinvis.
Perfect-Vrijdagmiddag-Disco-8
door Adriaan Pels
De betere muziek voor in de kantoortuin, bij de vrijmibo of voor die lastige eindsprint. Met o.a. Jake Bugg, Belle & Sebastian, Duran Duran, E.L.O., The Smiths, Hall & Oates.
perfect-kippenvel-2
door St. Paul
The second in DJ St. Paul's 'Goosebumps'-series of hidden pop, soul, rock, indie, dance, 60's and 70's gems. Pure Solid Gold! Tracks by Marvin Gaye, Chills, Ron Sexsmith, Squeeze, Jazzanova, St. Etienne, Bettye Lavette, The Coral.
perfect-kippenvel
door St. Paul
One of the best Perfects ever. Soul, pop, electronic & folk. We. Love. It. Includes Raphael Saadiq, Aretha Franklin, The Feelies, Suicide, Fontella Bass, Friska Viljor, Antony, World Party.
perfect_smiths_m
door Niels Aalberts
The. Best. Band. Ever. It's that simple.
Perfect-Belgium
door Ivo Victoria
A perfect selection of the best Belgian pop music, compiled by Belgian writer and former (frustrated?) musician Ivo Victoria. Includes Soulwax, Goose, Zita Swoon, dEUS, Novastar, Gorki, Das Pop, Evil Superstars.
Perfect-Binnen-Blijven-3
door Norbert Pek
A perfect Perfect for staying inside the house, music with an Instagram-filter. Includes tracks by Radical Face, Ariel Pink, Jens Lekman, Grizzly Bear, Ben Folds Five, Bill Fay, First Aid Kit.
Perfect-Indie-RB
door Atze de Vrieze
BAM! Suddenly The Weeknd was there. The first working antidote against the Guetta-fication of R&B. Adventure and experimentation was back again. And after The Weeknd a 'new wave' came... Indie R&B.
Perfect-Vrijdagmiddag-Disco-9
door Adriaan Pels
Number 9, number 9, number 9... Adriaan @atease Pels does it again, with e.g. Spoon, Alamo Race Track, Tame Impala, Spandau Ballet, Kenny Rogers, Steve Miller Band, Ian Dury, Lloyd Cole.
Perfect-Mood-Swings
door Anne Soldaat
Anne Soldaat is not only a musician, he's also a music dealer. With great merchandise like Nick Drake, The Zombies, Supergrass, Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Townes van Zandt, Scott Walker, Carpenters, Echo & the Bunnymen and Rodriguez.
Perfect-2012
door Perfects.nl
2012 was a great year! Musically speaking, we mean. This Perfect gives you 20 songs of the 20 best albums (according to 64 people) of 2012.
Perfect Vooruitblik 2013
door Atze de Vrieze
On the 2nd of january 2013 Atze de Vrieze made this prediction, the bands to follow in 2013. Includes FIDLAR, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Palma Violets, A$AP Rocky, Atoms for Peace, Foxygen, Haim, Peace.
Perfect-Melancholic-3
door Mark van Everdinck
Nothing wrong with a bit of melancholy, with tracks by Jake Bugg, Elbow, The National, The Drums, Bertolf, Blaudzun, Angus & Julia Stone, M. Ward, Case Mayfield, Bon Iver, The xx.
Perfect-Heimwee
door Mariska Berrevoets
Homesickness is a bitch. But it makes for great music, though. Tracks by Jake Bugg, Ben Howard, Daughter, Moss, Balthazar, Tame Impala, Patrick Watson, Maccabees, The Black Keys.
Perfect-Tearjerker
door Clemens Rikken
Jerking those tears right out of your eyes. NSFW ;-) Includes tracks by Woodkid, Damien Jurado, Neil Young, Band of Horses, Ron Sexsmith, Madrugada, Elbow, Villagers, Rufus Wainwright, Roy Orbison.
Perfect-Vrijdagmiddag-Disco-10
door Adriaan Pels
Turning your office into... A slightly better office. Including Jacco Gardner, The Flirts, Beck, The Beat, William Shatner, Small Faces, Temples, Dr. Feelgood, Wang Chung, Lefties Soul Connection.