Saxofonist Candy Dulfer describes singer-songwriter TOINE as a versatile talent filled with soul, audacity, and profound passion. Anyone familiar with TOINE's work would readily affirm this description. His concerts are a vibrant display of energy, deep emotion, and an unwavering dedication to music. While TOINE's songs carry a distinct pop overtone, his musical upbringing in the realms of funk, blues, jazz, and soul resonates unmistakably through his compositions, infusing them with a colourful palette of deep grooves.
TOINE's musical prowess, defined by exceptional guitar skills, a soulful voice, and an innate knack for compelling melodies, has significantly advanced his career on numerous stages over the years. He has headlined at major concert venues including Paard van Troje, P60, and De Vorstin, and graced the Keymusic Stage of the esteemed NN North Sea Jazz Festival. Moreover, he has supported industry giants such as Robben Ford, Anderson.Paak, Matt Schofield, and Erwin Java. TOINE's television appearances include The Best Singer-Songwriter of the Netherlands and De Wereld Draait Door.
Given his extensive live performance experience, TOINE has evolved into the unique musical talent he is recognized as today. It is now time for him to unleash his original compositions to the world. His debut single, I Can't Take It Back, released in October 2021, was met with instant success, garnering over half a million streams on Spotify, recognition from renowned DJ Gerard Ekdom on Radio 10, and a position in the TOP 50 on NPO Radio 2 Soul & Jazz. NPO Radio 2's Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte endorsed the single, describing it as 'Funk with a capital F!'. The success of I Can't Take It Back earned TOINE a contract with Amsterdam-based Vokall Records. His debut EP was launched via Vokall on June 10, 2022, with a triumphant release show at Paard van Troje. Within less than a year, the EP amassed an impressive 3.8 million streams and 100,000 monthly listeners. The track, True Love, receives daily airplay on Sublime FM and NPO 2. This successful EP has paved the way for a collaboration with the Dutch division of American music publisher, Warner Chappell. Currently, TOINE is diligently working on his second EP, with a new single ready for release.