They have taken the world by storm with their iconic trip-hop sound, but did you know that Hooverphonic was originally just called ‘Hoover’? This Belgian musical powerhouse had to change their name after an unexpected copyright issue.
Despite this initial setback, the group’s popularity remained undiminished, both in Flanders and Wallonia. Central to Hooverphonic’s universe are Alex Callier and Raymond Geerts. Their combination of bass, programming and guitar is nothing short of magical.
But the icing on the cake? The return of Geike Arnaert in 2020. After 12 years of absence, this prodigal daughter returned home to the band that helped launch her as a Belgian musical star.
