What's your Story

Knaan Shabtay doesn't like to think about what genre his music is, he just goes with the flow, and improvises, as he gets along. He started playing classical guitar when he was 12. After he got into jazz a bit, but that didn't go anywhere. About 2 years ago, he started songwriting, and upto know he still searching that specific sound in music, his style. He's had a few gigs, where he really enjoyed the crowd, and it's reaction to his music.

When Annika was a child, she watched the news and saw all those children suffering, and the only thing she knew well, was to sing. So she wanted to earn millions and millions of dollars, and give it to all those suffering children. Annika still has that good side in her, and she really wants to help out people where she can. She's still as ambitious as she was when she was younger, and that defines her, that shy redheaded girl, with her incredible music.

In the land of Bob Marley, reggae music is king of the Island. But there are a lot of artists that are trying to go the same pad. Kabaka "Pebble Rock" Pyramid, a Jamaican singer-songwriter, started writing music in Hip Hop style. Naturally he got influenced by the reggae, but Hip Hop comes more naturally.

Dizzy Drums, aka Kristof, singer of Leave Scars talked with What's your Story, about their past, present and future. They were the winners of the Redbull Bedroom Jam, and were able to play on Graspop 2013. All the band members have different idols, a big variety, but that just gives a surplus to their music!

King Hiss, a Belgian Metal band, was present for this interview with What's your Story. The name King Hiss comes from their childhood, they played "Master of the Universe", where King Hiss is a villain. They've been together since 2011, but of course they've all played in other bands before, and all started music at a younger age.

Warckon, a metal band from Belgium, got the name through the association of "War" and "Convict". They've been together since the summer of 2009. They've been writing a lot of songs, releasing albums, and especially performing on a lot of gigs. They came to visit at The Plaza Hotel in Brussels, to give it a metal touch, but most of all, about all their future plans!

Will Samson, born in the Himalayas, provides the world with an exclusive view on music he brings a very personal touch to everyone. To infinity and beyond! He started his home recordings at the age of 16, and it all started from there. He's been touring quite a lot, and he has a fond for Belgium's audience and shows. There's been things that surprised Will at concerts, but he hasn't been shocked yet.

Kate Borthwick is a singer, songwriter and pianist from Johannesburg South Africa. She is a bachelor of music graduate (cum laude) from the University of Pretoria, where she studied classical piano under professor Joseph Stanford and jazz piano under Charl du Plessis.

I'm Charlotte, but EVERYONE calls me Charlie! Born in 1996, I split my time between Hook Norton (nr Banbury), Oxfordshire & Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire in the UK. I've been writing & singing my own songs since about 14 yo. I love writing with my acoustic guitar, but I also occasionally write with my keyboard. I occasionally play in a band as the bassist or guitarist and sing lead vocals. I am now self learning a beautiful tenor ukulele.

Skraeckoedlan is an old Swedish word for dinosaur, found in old horror movies and Godzilla. There are 4 members in the group. They started in the fall of 2009, and you could describe their music as a hybrid between old Swedish hard rock, and a little bit of American alternative metal sound. Skraeckoedlan, a rock band from Sweden, ready to take you right into Asgard, with their instrumental power and deception. One to follow!