The members of Bettie Serveert are alt-rock survivors. They have been performing in various incarnations since 1986, and they released critically acclaimed debut album Palomine in 1992. Joining the core lineup of vocalist/guitarist Carol van Dyk, guitarist Peter Visser and bassist Herman Bunskoeke on new album Pharmacy Of Love (Second Motion) is drummer Joppe Molenaar (of fellow Dutch band Voicst). The group recorded the LP in relative isolation in Waimes, Belgium, in order to better concentrate on honing its sound, and the result is a mix of the classic Bettie Serveert vibe with new modern-rock flourishes. Van Dyk, Visser and Bunskoeke will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our Q&A with van Dyk.
Carol: Blood Red Shoes is one of my favorite “new” bands of the moment. Peter and I saw them for the first time at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, at a “London Calling” night. There were about 15 British bands playing that evening, but the moment Blood Red Shoes came onstage, I was blown away. If you ever get a chance, you should definitely check them out. Their live gigs are great, maybe even better than their CDs.
Video after the jump.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICYglkcEbL4
