No sooner had his brilliant concert with us last year come to an end than Jelle Denturck released two highly emotional singles – ‘Jaouad’ and ‘Our Part Of Town’ – which quickly became anthems of the Belgian LGBTQ scene. The songwriter’s sound blurs the lines between the shimmering pop of the 70s and 80s, between David Bowie and Lou Reed, and also between tape recordings and brilliant modern production. In contrast to Denturck’s indie rock band DIRK, interpersonal relationships and life as a queer person, the relevance of individual freedom, and the search for one’s own identity play a major lyrical role for Dressed Like Boys. It’s the other side of an artist who likes to experiment with contrasting sound designs and uncomfortable themes but who is alsoable to translate all of this into sincere, authentic music. His recently released single ‘Lies’addresses the serious addiction of a good friend, perhaps more successfully than ever. This is now finally the prelude to his debut album, which will be released in the summer of 2025 and which he will present live on stage with us.