Kristo releases his new single "Spinning Around"

With nods to artists like Jordan Rakei and Tom Misch, Belgian artist Kristo comes through with a fresh take on pop, funk, soul and R&B - pairing modern production with true musicianship. Both dancefloor-ready and emotionally charged, showcasing his knack for crafting songs that stick in your head long after ending. Blending infectious pop hooks, funky guitar grooves and a stunning vocal performance, the track captures perfectly his genuine yet pop sensitive sound. As usual this single was written, composed and played by Kristo, himself taking care of playing every instrument you hear on the track.

Kristo - Spinning Around (livesession)

Under embargo until December 3

Kristo is the solo project of Belgian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kristiaan Deruytter. Music has always been a huge part of his life: as the son of renowned saxophone player Frank Deruytter and a mother who teaches marimba and percussion, he grew up in an environment where music was ever-present. It quickly became clear that Kristiaan would carve out his own artistic path.

After a classical music education and experience in several youth and teenage bands, he performed from 2017 to 2019 as singer and guitarist of the pop-funk trio Savoir-Vivre, releasing two EPs and multiple singles. He also frequently appeared as a guest with the 16-piece big band OTO Machine, led by his father.

In July 2022 he earned his Bachelor of Music – Pop – Guitar at Codarts University Rotterdam, becoming the first and only student to ever receive the maximum possible score for his guitar major. With that confidence and a solid artistic foundation, he launched his career as an artist and musician.

Under the name Kristo he released his debut EP “Restore” in 2022, followed by the EP “Childhood” in March 2024. The latter received warm reviews, and the single “I Am Not Enough” was supported by Radio 1, receiving airplay and a spot in Spotify’s Belgian New Music Friday.