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Jan Verstraeten emerged from the Ghent’s (Belgium) punk and hardcore scenes, where he embraced the DIY spirit through basement recordings, handmade merchandise, and screen-printed leather jackets. Initially focused on contemporary art and installations blending traditional techniques with ready-mades, Jan eventually returned to music, craving its raw, universal connection.
His debut EP Cheap Dreams (2019) started as a soundtrack for an unfinished film project, introducing his signature mix of music and visual storytelling. This was followed by Violent Disco, a bold 2022 album inspired by 1970s cinema, love, and fantastic creatures.
Today Jan unveils Wolfman, a hypnotic track that captures his unique blend of poignant lyrics and surreal worlds. Ever-evolving, he balances music, painting, and sculpture, crafting a universe where the real, the strange, and even the absurd are intricately intertwined.
Between performances and compositions, he continues to paint, draw, and sculpt. “I don’t feel like a real musician, but I don’t quite fit in the art scene either, I see myself as someone who just likes to make strange stuff, whether with paint or instruments. I keep reinventing myself to keep the journey exciting”.