Spinvis is the stage name of Erik de Jong (born 2 February 1961 in Spijkenisse), who debuted in 2002 at the age of 41 with songs recorded in his attic in Nieuwegein. His music - poetic Dutch-language lyrics about everyday life, woven together with lo-fi electronics and folk - carved out a singular niche in Dutch pop. The debut album was named the best Dutch album of the 21st century by music magazine Oor and went gold; his sixth album 7.6.9.6. (2020) reached number one on the Dutch Albums Chart. He received the Popprijs in 2007 and the Lennaert Nijgh Prijs in 2023.
Spinvis spoke at De Balie about his new music as a solo artist and his collaboration with theater collective Neveldieren, after he said goodbye to his permanent band at the end of 2025 after twenty years.
With theater collective Neveldieren, Spinvis tours in season 2025-2026 through Dutch and Belgian theaters with the musical performance MOM, for which he wrote new music and lyrics together with Saartje Van Camp.
Spinvis is working on new music and giving old texts by poet Simon Vinkenoog a modern musical setting.
In the summer of 2024, Spinvis performed with his band on the main stage of Lowlands.
In May 2023, Spinvis received the Lennaert Nijgh Prize, one of the most prestigious Dutch music awards for song lyrics.
Spinvis presents MOM, a musical performance by Neveldieren about identity, security, and technology.
Spinvis and Saartje Van Camp perform as a duo, blending intimate whispered songs with energetic compositions, enhanced by Van Camp's cello and theatrical presence.
Dutch singer-songwriter Spinvis performs his intimate, poetic songs at De Oosterpoort.
Spinvis plays De Onderbroek in Nijmegen. The Dutch singer-songwriter is known for his folk and indie pop sound.
Spinvis spins electronic music as a DJ at Café Trouw in Haarlem.
Dutch singer-songwriter Spinvis performs at Camping Jena in Hummelo.
Dutch singer-songwriter Spinvis performs an intimate evening of music at Wibar Leiden.
Dutch singer-songwriter Spinvis performs at Hamtoren in Vleuten.
Dutch singer-songwriter Spinvis performs intimate, poetic songs at dB's Utrecht.
Multi-act festival featuring Dutch pop acts and emerging bands from local rehearsal spaces, with Spinvis and Hallo Venray among the headliners.
Dutch singer-songwriter Spinvis performs an intimate concert featuring his distinctive poetic songwriting.
