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Selma Peelen launches powerful alt-pop noir album In the Boy’s RoomOn Friday, November 7, rising alt-pop noir trio Selma Peelen hosted an album release show in one of Amsterdam’s most iconic underground venues – OCCII. They presented their brand-new album, In the Boy’s Room. The album shares its title with the group’s recently released video, which sets the tone for the record.In the video, the band enters three iconic male-dominated spaces: a boardroom, a locker room, and the street.

Through this performance, the video reflects on often invisible power dynamics and the ways in which men occupy and divide space among themselves.Expanding on the video’s themes, the album explores a mix of personal and feminist-social issues. The second single Set Fire navigates the tension between desire and destruction. It delves into relationships shaped by hidden hierarchies and unspoken dangers. The central character presents a powerful feminine persona: driven by a longing for connection, yet warning others of danger and destruction.Previously, Selma Peelen self-released the album Like Armour (in 2023). Compared to Like Armour, In the Boy’s Room offers a rawer and more energetic sound.In the Boy’s Room is Selma Peelen’s first album in its current lineup, featuring Sophie Neijts on drums and Iris van Huis on bass.

This new collaboration has sparked a growing and loyal fanbase that connects deeply with their sound.About Selma Peelen: Selma Peelen is an alt-pop noir band from Amsterdam, known for their powerful, genre-blending sound that weaves together dark pop, folk, punk, and art rock. Their music is raw and emotionally charged, with lyrics that explore themes such as feminism, desire, vulnerability, and resistance. With In the Boy’s Room, the band merges intimate storytelling with social commentary.