SOFT CLIP is an experimental bass duo from Utrecht. Their music navigates a spectrum that stretches from abrasive, gritty textures to shimmering, ethereal tones. This juxtaposition of hard-edged sounds with more delicate layers creates a fun and fluid dynamic. Their ever evolving sound is a reflection of this dynamic. In their sets they often gravitate towards tracks that could be classified as bass, percussion and breaks, with a strong influence of sounds from the UK and South America.
The duo, made up of Thomas Bosveld (Gele Lambo) and Sebastiaan van der Schoor (puurvuur), met while DJing in Utrecht’s underground scene and quickly bonded over a shared love of leftfield club music. In their first year, they released remixes on the local labels Death By Dagger and 6.15, and followed that with their first solo release on Loch Inn, the imprint tied to Amsterdam’s De School. They’ve since played at spots like Garage Noord, NAR, Echobox, Kanaal40, and Stranded FM.
Their debut EP ‘THISTLE’ was released in 2024 on Amsterdam label Who’s Susan. Alongside their production work, they also host meetups for the local producer community, helping connect artists and foster collaboration in Utrecht.