Amsterdam indie stalwarts Pip Blom and Willem Smit, respectively the songwriter and vocal force behind Pip Blom and the driving creative mind behind Personal Trainer, have come together after a decade of intermittent collaborations to launch a new project: Long Fling.
The duo’s self-titled debut album arrives 3rd of October, 2025, unveiling a collection of charming, offbeat guitar and drum machine, kraut-rock tinged anthems, touching on everyday oddities like socks, shoes, and the allure of staying home.
Unlike typical duets, Long Fling doesn’t focus on harmonies or traditional back-and-forth vocals. Instead, Pip and Willem trade lines over minimal, melodic arrangements that reflect their shared sensibilities. The songs are direct but often playful, shaped by a mix of guitars, drum machines, and off-the-cuff lyrics. On stage, Pip and Willem expand the sound with Sal Rubinstein, Darek Mercks, and Tender Blom.
Long Fling made their surprise live debut in May at Amsterdam’s London Calling Festival and have already earned themselves a busy summer, road testing their upcoming album at six European festivals, including Dorset’s legendary End of the Road Festival. Following the October 3rd release of ‘Long Fling’, the band will embark on a seven-date tour across the Netherlands and the UK.
The opening date will be taking place here in Brighton at The Hope & Ruin on Wednesday 15th October, courtesy of Love Thy Neighbour promoters. Tickets have just gone on sale and are available to purchase from HERE and HERE.
The Long Fling self-titled album can be pre-ordered HERE.
