Les Big Byrd + Hollow Ship

Swedish psychedelic rock band Les Big Byrd bring their hypnotic blend of krautrock, space rock and shoegaze to Baroeg in Rotterdam on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Presented by Riffsniffer, this exclusive concert also features fellow Swedish psychedelic rockers Hollow Ship, promising an evening of swirling guitars, mesmerising rhythms and atmospheric sounds.

Formed in Stockholm in 2011 by Joakim Åhlund and Frans Johansson, Les Big Byrd have developed a distinctive sound combining repetitive krautrock rhythms, lush synthesiser arrangements and expansive guitar melodies. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Kraftwerk, Spacemen 3 and Goat, the band moves effortlessly between dreamy psychedelic pop and driving, experimental rock.

Their debut album, They Worshipped Cats, introduced their atmospheric approach to psychedelic music, while Iran Iraq IKEA explored a more melancholic, synthesiser-driven direction. Their fifth studio album, Ruin Everything, released in June 2026, brings together Manchester-inspired psych-pop, melodic shoegaze and raw, Detroit-influenced proto-punk. Tracks such as Hökvind and Big Flood demonstrate the band's ability to combine hypnotic repetition with memorable melodies.

Support from Hollow Ship

Joining Les Big Byrd are Hollow Ship, a four-piece psychedelic rock band from Gothenburg. Their music combines the adventurous spirit of British psychedelia with funky afro-rock rhythms, creating colourful, groove-driven soundscapes filled with intricate instrumentation and infectious energy.

Known for their immersive live performances, Hollow Ship are a fitting addition to an evening dedicated to the more adventurous side of rock music. Fans of psychedelic guitars, vintage synthesisers and extended instrumental passages will find plenty to enjoy.

Tickets and practical information

Les Big Byrd and Hollow Ship perform at Baroeg, Spinozaweg 300, Rotterdam, on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Doors open at 19:00, with the detailed running order to be announced during the week of the concert.

Advance tickets cost €21, while admission at the door costs €22.50, subject to availability.

For tickets and further information, visit the official Baroeg event page.