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Richard Janssen (The Fatal Flowers, Rex, Shine) – Live on 2 Meter Sessions

Release date: May 23, 2025

This album features a selection of the many memorable recordings Richard Janssen made between 1987 and 1999 with The Fatal Flowers, Shine, and Rex on the iconic Dutch show 2 Meter Sessions

This record is now available to pre-order at
leading Dutch record stores and online shops

Richard Janssen is a Dutch guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as the frontman of the influential rock bands The Fatal Flowers, Shine and Rex. After forming The Fatal Flowers in 1984, the band quickly rose to national and international prominence, releasing several acclaimed albums and becoming a cornerstone of the Dutch rock scene before disbanding in 1990. Janssen later founded Shine, a project that began as a solo endeavor and evolved into a full band, releasing two albums in the 1990s. Under the moniker Rex, he also released a solo album on his own label, Rex Recordings.

TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source

Side A		Song	Session date
1	The Fatal Flowers	Moving Target	6/9/1988
2	The Fatal Flowers	How Many Years	13/3/1990
3	The Fatal Flowers	No Expectations (cover)	22/6/1987
4	Shine	She’s Alright	19/11/1993
5	Shine	Shame	19/11/1993
6	Shine	Promised Land	29/5/1993

Side B		Song	Session date
1	Shine	Love Baby Love	19/11/1993
2	Richard Jansssen	Don’t Go	27/4/1996
3	Rex	If Dogs Run Free (cover)	16/11/1996
4	Rex	9 O’Clock	16/11/1996
5	Richard Janssen	Creep (cover)	4/9/1998
6	Rex	Can You Hear It	16/11/1996
7	Rex	God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You (cover)	13/1/1999

SESSION CREDITS

JUNE 22, 1987
THE FATAL FLOWERS

Band line-up
Richard Janssen – vocals/guitar
Henk Jonkers – drums
Geert de Groot – bass
Dirk Heuff – slide guitar

Recording location
DDL Studio, Amsterdam

Sound engineer
The Fatal Flowers

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SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
THE FATAL FLOWERS

Band line-up
Richard Janssen – vocals
Henk Jonkers – drums
Geert de Groot – guitar
René van Barneveld – guitar

Recording location
NOB JPR 1, Hilversum

Sound engineer
Berry Kamer

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MARCH 13, 1990
THE FATAL FLOWERS

Band line-up
Richard Janssen – vocals
Henk Jonkers – drums
Geert de Groot – guitar
Robin Berlijn – guitar

Recording location
NOB JPR 1, Hilversum

Sound engineer
Ronald Trijber

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MAY 29, 1993
SHINE

Band line-up
Richard Janssen – vocals/guitar
Bart van Poppel – keyboards
Marc de Reus – bass
JB Meijers – guitar
Marius Schrader – drums

Recording location
NOB Audio 1, Hilversum

Sound engineer
Herman Geerling & Luc Suèr

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NOVEMBER 19, 1993
SHINE

Band line-up
Richard Janssen – vocals/guitar
Bart van Poppel – keyboards
Marc de Reus – bass
JB Meijers – guitar
Marius Schrader – drums

Recording location
Bullet Sound 1, Nederhorst den Berg

Sound engineer
Han Nuijten

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APRIL 27, 1996
RICHARD JANSSEN

Band line-up
Richard Janssen – vocals
JB Meijers – guitar

Recording location
NOB JPR 1, Hilversum

Sound engineer
Frank Matthijssen

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NOVEMBER 16, 1996
REX

Band line-up
Richard Janssen – vocals/guitar
Stefan van Duy – bass
Baz Mattie – drums
Phil Tilli – guitar

Recording location
NOB Audio 1, Hilversum

Sound engineer
Gert de Bruijn

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SEPTEMBER 4, 1998
RICHARD JANSSEN

Band line-up
Richard Janssen – vocals/guitar
Robin Berlijn – guitar
Bart van Poppel – bass/keyboards
Martijn Bosman – drums

Recording location
Bullet Sound 1, Nederhorst den Berg

Sound engineer
Han Nuijten

April 9, 2025

Hothouse Flowers – Live on 2 Meter Sessions

Release date: April 25, 2025

This album features a selection of tracks from Hothouse Flowers’ 2 Meter Sessions, recorded between 1993 and 2019. It includes songs from their 1988 debut album People, the fan favorite An Emotional Time, and their acclaimed cover of I Can See Clearly Now.

This record is now available at
leading Dutch record stores and online shops

Hothouse Flowers are an Irish band known for their unique fusion of traditional Irish music, soul, gospel, and rock. Formed in Dublin in 1985 by street performers Liam Ó Maonlaí and Fiachna Ó Braonáin, they quickly rose to prominence. Their 1988 debut album, People, became Ireland’s best-selling debut, topping the charts at home and reaching No. 2 in the UK. After a hiatus in 1994, they reunited in 1998 and continue to tour and release music to this day.

TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source

Side A Song Session date
1 End of the Road August 4, 2004
2 Be Good February 9, 1993
3 Forgiven December 9, 2019
4 An Emotional Time February 9, 1993
5 Peace Tonight August 4, 2004

Side B Song Session date
1 Learning To Walk August 4, 2004
2 Don’t Go February 9, 1993
3 I Can See Clearly Now December 19, 2019
4 Trumpets February 9, 1993

SESSION CREDITS

Recording date
February 9, 1993

Sound engineer
Han Nuijten

Recording location
Bullet Sound, Nederhorst den Berg

Hothouse Flowers:
Liam Ó Maonlaí – piano, tin whistle, vocals
Fiachna Ó Braonáin – acoustic guitar, vocals
Peter O’ Toole – acoustic guitar, vocals
Jerry Fehily – percussion
Leo Barnes – saxophone, backing vocals

Recording date
August 4, 2004

Sound engineer
Arjen Mensinga

Recording location
Wisseloord 1, Hilversum

Hothouse Flowers:
Liam Ó Maonlaí – piano, vocals
Peter O’ Toole – acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Fiachna Ó Braonáin – acoustic guitar, backing vocals

Recording date
December 9, 2019

Sound engineer
Kasper Frenkel Frank

Recording location
Electric Monkey, Amsterdam

Hothouse Flowers:
Liam Ó Maonlaí – piano, vocals
Peter O’ Toole – acoustic guitar, backing vocals

March 18, 2025

Side A	Song	Session date
1	End of the Road	August 4, 2004
2	Be Good	February 9, 1993
3	Forgiven	December 9, 2019
4	An Emotional Time	February 9, 1993
5	Peace Tonight	August 4, 2004

Side B	Song	Session date
1	Learning To Walk	August 4, 2004
2	Don’t Go	February 9, 1993
3	I Can See Clearly Now	December 19, 2019
4	Trumpets	February 9, 1993

Steve Wynn – Live on 2 Meter Sessions

Release date: March 28, 2025

This LP features a selection of songs Steve Wynn recorded during 2 Meter Sessions, performing both with his “indie supergroup” Gutterball (1993) and with his own band (1996).

This recod is now available at
leading Dutch record stores and online shops

Best known as the frontman of The Dream Syndicate in the 1980s, Steve Wynn later became a pioneer of the alt-country genre. In the early 1990s, he formed Gutterball and launched a successful solo career, blending raw energy with evocative storytelling. This record captures the depth and diversity of Wynn’s artistry, spanning his influential career.

TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source

Side A	Song	Session date
1	Top of the Hill	October 9, 1993
2	Lester Young	October 9, 1993
3	Falling From The Sky	October 9, 1993
4	Cheaper By The Pound	October 9, 1993
5	Last Call Comes Mighty Early ‘Round Here	October 9, 1993

_{(Songs performed by Gutterball)}

Side B	Song	Session date
1	Venus	April 6, 1996
2	Draggin’ The Line	April 6, 1996
3	Halloween	April 6, 1996
4	Follow Me	April 6, 1996
5	The Blue Drifter	April 6, 1996

_{(Songs performed by Steve Wynn and band)}

SESSION CREDITS

Side A

2 Meter Session #394
Sound engineer: Berry Kamer
Recording location: NOB JPR 1, Hilversum

Gutterball
Steve Wynn (vocals/guitar)
Steven McCarthy (guitar, slide guitar)
Bryan Harvey (guitar)

Side B

2 Meter Session #559
Sound engineer: Hans Brouwer
Recording location: NOB JPR 1, Hilversum

Band
Steve Wynn (vocals/guitar)
Chris Brokaw (guitar/backing vocals)
Thalia Zedek (guitar/backing vocals)
Armistead Wellford (bass guitar)
Dennis Duck (drums)

February 24, 2025

Adrian Borland – Live on 2 Meter Sessions

Release date: January 24, 2025

This record showcases a selection of tracks from various 2 Meter Sessions by British singer-songwriter Adrian Borland, recorded between 1987 and 1995. The album includes songs from Borland’s solo career as well as tracks by his post-punk band The Sound, including their fan favorite song Winning.

This recod is now available at
leading Dutch record stores and online shops

Adrian Borland (1957 – 1999) was a pivotal figure in post-punk music. In 1979, Borland co-founded The Sound, a band that earned critical acclaim for its emotionally intense and lyrically rich music. Albums like Jeopardy (1980) and From the Lion’s Mouth (1981) showcased his dynamic songwriting and brooding stage presence, cementing the band’s legacy as cult icons. Despite their brilliance, The Sound struggled commercially, a frustration that mirrored Borland’s personal battles with mental health. After The Sound dissolved in 1988, Borland pursued a prolific solo career.

Throughout his life, Borland contended with severe depression and schizoaffective disorder, themes that permeated his music. On 26 April 1999, he died by suicide at age 41. Though he never achieved widespread fame, Borland’s music continues to inspire, his work hailed for its raw vulnerability and enduring emotional resonance.

TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source

Side A	Song	Session date
1	Shadow Of Your Grace	January 9, 1990
2	Beneath The Big Wheel	October 3, 1989
3	Iron Years	December 1, 1987
4	The Other Side Of The World	October 3, 1989
5	Rocket	February 12, 1994
6	Silent Air	January 9, 1990

Side B	Song	Session date
1	Rogue Beauty	January 9, 1990
2	Hand Of Love	December 1, 1987
3	Lonely Late Nighter	February 12, 1994
4	Cinematic	June 2, 1995
5	Simple Little Love	February 12, 1994
6	Winning	February 12, 1994

SESSION CREDITS

All songs written and performed by Adrian Borland

Featured artists:

December 1, 1987
Max Mayers (keys)

October 3, 1989 & January 9, 1990
Wouter Planteijdt (guitar)

February 12, 1994
Bart van Poppel (guitar, bass guitar, vocals)
Wouter van der Spel (guitar / vocals)
Juliet van Dijk (vocals)

December 19, 2024

K’s Choice – Live on 2 Meter Sessions (acoustic)

Release date: January 24, 2025

This record features a selection of the most beautiful songs from the 2 Meter Sessions by top Belgian act K’s Choice. All tracks are presented in stunning acoustic renditions, recorded between 1998 and 2007. Powerful rock songs reimagined in a small, delicate form—profoundly moving, as only K’s Choice can deliver. This is 2 Meter Sessions in its purest form.

This recod is now available at
leading Dutch record stores and online shops

Formed by Belgian siblings Gert and Sam Bettens, K’s Choice has navigated a dynamic musical evolution since their 1990s inception. Emerging with 1994’s The Great Subconscious Club, the band introduced a raw, alternative rock sound that gained international attention with 1996’s Paradise in Me. Its breakout single, Not an Addict, propelled the band to global recognition, showcasing Sam Bettens’ smoky, emotive vocals and Gert’s incisive songwriting. Known for their powerful live shows and Sam’s signature voice, K’s Choice continues to tour and reissue their discography, solidifying their legacy as a cornerstone of Belgium’s music scene.

TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source

Side A Song Session date
1 Rescue Me December 12, 2007
2 Almost Happy November 3, 2000
3 Mr. Freeze August 29, 2000
4 My Head August 29, 2000
5 Live For Real August 29, 2000
6 Winter August 29, 2000

Side B Song Session date
1 Favorite Adventure August 29, 2000
2 If You’re Not Scared April 30, 1998
3 Winners April 30, 1998
4 Now Is Mine April 30, 1998
5 20.000 seconds April 30, 1998
6 God In My Bed April 30, 1998

SESSION CREDITS

All songs written and performed by K’s Choice,
except Rescue Me, written and performed by Sam Bettens.

Line-up April 30, 1998
Sam Bettens (vocals / guitar), Gert Bettens (vocals / guitar), Jan van Sichem (guitar), Eric Grossman (bass guitar), Bart van der Zeeuw (drums), Gustav Klimt String Quartet (strings)

Line-up August 29, 2000 & November 3, 2000 & December 7, 2007
Sam Bettens (vocals / guitar), Gert Bettens (vocal / guitar), Jan van Sichem (guitar), Eric Grossman (bass guitar), Steven Cornillie (Keys), Koen Victor Lieckens (drums / percussion)

Line-up December 7, 2007
Sam Bettens (vocals / guitar)

SESSION VIDEOS

December 19, 2024
Damien Jurado – Live on 2 Meter Sessions

Release date: December 13, 2024

This record features a selection of the most beautiful performances by American singer-songwriter Damien Jurado on 2 Meter Sessions. Damien delivers deeply moving renditions of his stunning songs, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar. Intimate and pure, yet profoundly impactful—this is 2 Meter Sessions at its finest.

Damien Jurado – Live on 2 Meter Sessions is now available at
leading Dutch record stores and online shops

Damien Jurado is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter known for his evocative storytelling and genre-defying soundscapes. Over a prolific 25-year career, he has released 18 studio albums, evolving from lo-fi indie-folk roots to lush, cinematic compositions.

Based in Seattle, Jurado founded Maraqopa Records, where he continues to produce work marked by introspective lyrics, experimental arrangements, and his hauntingly distinctive voice. Jurado’s music often explores themes of memory, dreams, and the surreal, making him a compelling auteur in the world of contemporary music.

TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source

Side A Song Session date
1 Silver Timothy December 2, 2013
2 Silver Malcolm December 2, 2013
3 Silver Joy December 2, 2013
4 Magic Number December 2, 2013
5 Metallic Cloud December 2, 2013
6 Maraqopa December 2, 2013

Side B Song Session date
1 Allocate March 22, 2018
2 Over Rainbows and Rainier March 22, 2018
3 Marvin Kaplan March 22, 2018
4 The Last Great Washington State March 22, 2018
5 1973 March 22, 2018

CREDITS

All songs written by Damien Jurado

Damien Jurado: acoustic guitar & vocals

SESSION VIDEOS

December 3, 2024
Bettie Serveert – Live on 2 Meter Sessions

Release date: December 13, 2024

This record offers a compilation of the finest tracks from 2 Meter Sessions featuring the Dutch indie rock band Bettie Serveert. Renowned both in the Netherlands and internationally within the alternative rock scene, Bettie Serveert has cultivated a loyal fan base over the years.

Their 2 Meter Sessions capture the band’s distinctive live sound in its most raw and authentic form. Featuring songs from their legendary debut album Palomine as well as tracks from later releases, this album provides a compelling snapshot of different eras in the band’s illustrious career.

Bettie Serveert – Live on 2 Meter Sessions is now available at
leading Dutch record stores and online shops

BIO
Bettie Serveert is a Dutch indie rock band that gained prominence in the 1990s with their jangly, melodic guitar-driven sound. Formed in Amsterdam in 1990, the group features Canadian-born vocalist Carol van Dijk, guitarist Peter Visser, and bassist Herman Bunskoeke, with drummer Berend Dubbe initially completing the lineup. Their 1992 debut album, Palomine, became a critical and college radio favorite, blending jangly melodies with powerful guitar work. Known for their heartfelt songwriting and versatility, the band has released numerous albums, including Lamprey (1995) and Damaged Good (2016), while maintaining a devoted cult following. Over three decades, Bettie Serveert has remained a key figure in the indie rock scene, celebrated for their enduring creativity and dynamic performances.

TRACKLIST

Side A Song Session date
1 Palomine (Small) March 4, 1993
2 Tom Boy March 4, 1993
3 Fallen Foster December 4, 1995
4 All The Other Fish December 4, 1995
5 Balentine March 4, 1993

Side B Song Session date
1 Brain-tag March 4, 1993
2 De Diva March 7, 2003
3 Certainlie March 7, 2003

CREDITS

All songs written and performed by Bettie Serveert

Line-up March 4, 1993
Carol van Dyk: vocals and guitar
Peter Visser: guitar
Herman Bunskoeke: bass guitar
Berend Dubbe: drums + piano on Palomine (small)

Line-up December 4, 1995
Carol van Dyk: vocals and guitar
Peter Visser: guitar
Herman Bunskoeke: bass guitar
Bas van der Noord: cello on All The other Fish

Line-up March 7, 2003
Carol van Dyk: vocals and guitar
Peter Visser: guitar
Herman Bunskoeke: bass guitar
Jeroen Blankert: drums
Martijn Blankestijn: keyboards

SESSION VIDEOS

December 3, 2024

Side A	Song	Session date
1	Rescue Me	December 12, 2007
2	Almost Happy	November 3, 2000
3	Mr. Freeze	August 29, 2000
4	My Head	August 29, 2000
5	Live For Real	August 29, 2000
6	Winter	August 29, 2000

Side B	Song	Session date
1	Favorite Adventure	August 29, 2000
2	If You’re Not Scared	April 30, 1998
3	Winners	April 30, 1998
4	Now Is Mine	April 30, 1998
5	20.000 seconds	April 30, 1998
6	God In My Bed	April 30, 1998

Side A	Song	Session date
1	Silver Timothy	December 2, 2013
2	Silver Malcolm	December 2, 2013
3	Silver Joy	December 2, 2013
4	Magic Number	December 2, 2013
5	Metallic Cloud	December 2, 2013
6	Maraqopa	December 2, 2013

Side B	Song	Session date
1	Allocate	March 22, 2018
2	Over Rainbows and Rainier	March 22, 2018
3	Marvin Kaplan	March 22, 2018
4	The Last Great Washington State	March 22, 2018
5	1973	March 22, 2018

Side A	Song	Session date
1	Palomine (Small)	March 4, 1993
2	Tom Boy	March 4, 1993
3	Fallen Foster	December 4, 1995
4	All The Other Fish	December 4, 1995
5	Balentine	March 4, 1993

Side B	Song	Session date
1	Brain-tag	March 4, 1993
2	De Diva	March 7, 2003
3	Certainlie	March 7, 2003