Kraak & Smaak

The Dutch trio Kraak & Smaak brings its groove‑driven electronics to Band on the Wall in Manchester on 26 November 2026. Producers Oscar de Jong, Wim Plug and Mark Kneppers sculpt a sound where nu‑disco, house, broken beat and pop electronics meet funk and soul. Think organic grooves, melodic basslines and a club sensibility shaped in the studio and sharpened on stage, with a feel that nods to classic disco while staying rooted in contemporary dance music.

Across albums like Boogie Angst, Plastic People, Electric Hustle, Chrome Waves, Juicy Fruit, Pleasure Centre and Scirocco, the group has built a catalog that blends ear‑catching hooks with warm textures and punchy rhythm work. Their sets travel from laid‑back downtempo to dancefloor‑ready house and disco, stitched together with tight percussion, rich synth work and guest‑vocal cuts they’re known for, from Ben Westbeech to Lee Fields or Romanthony. A night for heads who like their electronics with feel, swing and a solid low end.