DRIFTWD

DRIFTWD, previously known as Driftwood, is the Belgian band led by the artistic duo architect-musician Sam De Bock and musician-composer Patricia Vanneste (Sohnarr, Hydrogen Sea, ex-Balthazar).

Through collaborations with absolute world-class musicians such as Joey Waronker (Beck, Atoms For Peace, Thom Yorke, R.E.M.), Timothy Lefebvre (David Bowie, Elvis Costello, The Black Crowes, Sting), and Donny McCaslin (David Bowie, Dave Douglas, Sun Kil Moon), it's no surprise that this band aims to create a distinct sound.

The fusion of Vanneste's melodious expression and De Bock's structural, collage-like approach results in a unique dark and energetic atmosphere that finds common ground with the sound of Massive Attack, Tricky, Lamb, and Mark Lanegan.

On September 20, 2024, DRIFTWD released their second full-length album, In Need of Music. For live performances, the duo was joined by Joey, Timothy, and Donny, alongside drummer Steven Van Gelder (Geike, Hydrogen Sea), guitarist Artan Buleshkaj (HAST, Anemic Cinema), and bassist/keyboardist Sander Verstraete (Warhaus, Tamino, Zesde Metaal).

The live album A Mountain of Music, released in fall 2025, captures the intensity and freedom of these performances.

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