Fixkes

A Belgian band that blended acoustic pop and hip-hop to -- relatively -- instant success, Fixkes were formed in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2005 by guitarist and vocalist Sam Valkenborgh and his brother, drummer Jan Valkenborgh. Quickly rounding out the membership with fellow players Peter Deckers (guitar and harmonica), Johan Pauwels (bass), and Bart Palmers (piano), Fixkes signed a deal with Dutch Excelsior Recordings in early 2007. Within a month, Fixkes had their debut single on the street. The single, "Kvraagetaan," was a number one hit, and remained there for the next 16 weeks, setting a national record and reached double platinum status. Their self-titled debut album soon followed, managed a respectable top 3 placing, and received Gold status 4 weeks after release. Second Album 'Superheld' was released in 2010, charted for 9 weeks and reached nr 25 in the National charts. After a break (Sam picked up the bass after Johan had left the band and Mike Engels joined them on guitar), Fixkes released their third album "Weeral Halfacht" in 2014. The album reached the 14th position in the National charts.