Plus Instruments is the long-running project of Eindhoven-born Truus de Groot, a pioneer of the Dutch experimental underground. Founded in 1978 - initially as a solo venture, later with a rotating cast of collaborators - it moved from the Dutch post-punk explosion to New York's No Wave scene, where De Groot recorded the cult classic 'Februari-April '81' with Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) and drummer David Linton. Her mentor Michel Waisvisz introduced her to the crackle synthesizer, which has remained central to her sound. In 2026 she released her ninth album as Plus Instruments, 'Unnoticed', on Ransom Note.
Plus Instruments released the ninth album 'Unnoticed' on the Ransom Note label, with twelve tracks of minimalist analog sound recorded at The Ranch in Escondido.
The single 'Pain in my Heart' appeared as a cassette pre-order on Bandcamp on January 13, 2026, as a preview of the album.
Plus Instruments presented the new album live at Paviljoen Ongehoorde Muziek in Eindhoven on January 31, with Richard van Kruysdijk on drums.
In 2025, Truus de Groot performed as a duo with drummer Richard van Kruysdijk, or solo with her extensive repertoire.
The archive label Dead Mind Records released 'Plus Instruments 79/80' on vinyl, including a limited purple edition of 75 copies with signed print and cassette.
Three Dutch no-wave and coldwave acts perform at Vera: Plus Instruments, Desintresse and Hondenfokker deliver experimental electronic music.
Three Dutch bands exploring experimental and electronic music: Plus Instruments (improvisation and minimalism), Desinteresse (coldwave) and Hondenfokker (rave and guitar).