about

Jasper Wijnands, known as Shook, is an independent producer, composer, and musician based in the Netherlands. A trained pianist with a background in classical and jazz piano, he graduated from the Conservatory with a focus on Piano & Music Technology. He describes himself as “inspired by timeless forces such as love, change, and art, drawing from 80s synth-pop, funk, anime, and futuristic soundtracks.”

His self-titled debut album in 2013 was followed by the acclaimed "Spectrum" in 2014, with the hit "Milestones" featured in Netflix’s "Better Call Saul."

In 2016, Shook faced a life-changing diagnosis of pancreatitis, spending over two years in hospital care. Despite this, he continued to create music, resulting in the album “Bicycle Ride,” a personal journey likened to a Ghibli movie soundtrack.

Shook’s music blends early electronic influences from Japanese synth-pop heroes like YMO with western minimalism and modern funk.

His song "Always" became an anthem for NASA astronaut Christina Koch during her record-setting mission, highlighting Shook’s impact on listeners, even in space.

“I listened to a lot of different playlists that my husband would make for me, but in terms of one exact song, there’s a story behind it. The song is called “Always” by the artist Shook, and it was one that my husband put on a playlist. It really stuck out to me because it has a line that says “always on my mind,” so it was something that resonated while we were apart for so many months.”

In 2021, Shook and vocalist Juliet Klaar released the synth-pop album "System," praised by Flying Lotus, Herbie Hancock, and Sean Lennon for its fusion of nostalgia and innovation.