Isaac Roux

In the organizer's words:

Emotional, guitar-driven songs with a distinctive voice.

May I introduce: Isaac Roux, the pseudonym of Belgian singer-songwriter Louis De Roo. After graduating from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), a record deal, several hit singles and a sensational debut album, Roux is more than ready for his big breakthrough.

If LIPA doesn't ring a bell, then "Paul McCartney's Music Academy" certainly will. In 2015, De Roo was admitted to study there for four years and even had the opportunity to work on some songs with Sir Paul himself. As a result, he has perfected his English, which he uses flawlessly to pack his emotions and soul into the songs, wrapped up in guitars that build up at the right moment. Think Bon Iver, Ben Howard, Perfume Genius and My Morning Jacket or, closer to home, Novastar.

Debut single 'White Rose' is heavenly indie-folk with just the right amount of edge, a full sound and the warm glow of De Roo's signature voice. Spotify immediately supported the song and radio stations in Belgium and the Netherlands were thrilled. The follow-up singles "Colours" and "Autumn Love" followed, opening doors in Germany (radioeins) and Austria (FM4) and earning Roux a live session on Deutschlandfunk Kultur. His combination of warm indie folk and alternative rock works even better on stage, leaving audiences open-mouthed time and time again.