The Dutch New Wave duo takes the stage for a live performance in Dover Street Market Paris’ B2 space on Thursday 27th November.
Dover Street Market Paris joins forces with Marshall to celebrate underground sound, presenting a series of co-curated live sound experiences that spotlight the next wave of independent voices.
The first session – on Thursday 27th November – features New Wave Dutch duo Pol – with an opening act by SKAANER.
Pol is a band made up of Dutch brothers Ruben and Matthijs Pol. They’re drawn to the sound and feeling of the late ’70s and early ’80s new wave movement, channeling the emotional intensity and cold romanticism of that era into something distinctly their own: a blend of analog sound and fashion sensibility, translated into forms that extend beyond just music.
In 2023, they released their self-titled debut EP, featuring songs like Boys Are and L’Amour Fait Mal, which introduced their analog-driven edge. This was followed by singles like Masks and The Chameleon, which embraced a more theatrical, New Romantic tone.
Pol has since built an independent universe from the ground up – designing all visuals, videos, merch, and a fanzine themselves. Their first zine, a reflection on their West European tour, is sold at a cult bookshop in Paris. Their multidisciplinary approach has also led to sound design collaborations with Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu.
In early 2024, they played their first sold-out headline show at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam, joined on stage by Visage’s Logan Sky. They’ve performed at SXSW, Into The Great Wide Open, Valkhof Festival, and played shows across Japan, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and the US.
Ruben and Matthijs bring a unique fusion of sound, image, and performance that reimagines new wave not as nostalgia but as a living language for now.
DSMP’s commitment to avant-garde expression meets Marshall’s drive to amplify both sound and those who create it.
EVENT DETAILS
POL – with an opening act by SKAANER
Presented by Dover Street Market Paris and Marshall
Dates: Thursday, 27 November
Time: 7.30PM – 10PM
Location: Basement B2, Dover Street Market Paris
Admission: € 12. Available through DICE