"The polyphonic equivalent of a rainbow" OHLALALA on Porcelain id live in Brussels
PORCELAIN ID
PORCELAIN ID

Porcelain id is Rwandan Hubert Tuyishime (23) (they/them). As laureate of Sound Track 2021, they're considered one of our musical prospects, praised by the jury for their powerful lyrics, strong voice and unique performance. Moving between poetic and idiosyncratic vocals, with influences from classic pop and lo-fi, their songs expose raw nerves: vulnerable, sincere and authentic.
Porcelain id is the pseudonym under which Hubert Tuyishime (23, they/them) has been releasingidiosyncratic songs since 2020. The Rwandan artist operating from Antwerp immediatelymanaged to adopt an unmistakable, recognizable style, characterized by raw, emotionalvocals.Hubert switches smoothly between Dutch and English and writes personal lyrics about identity,gender and racism. Their unique musicality is influenced by Dan Bejar (Destroyer), Bon Iver andDaniel Johnston. In two years’ time, Porcelain id has become one of the most interestingemerging talents in Belgium, with an impressive live reputation that led to support shows forMeskerem Mees, Sylvie Kreusch and Roland Van Campenhout and a first prize in the nationalSound Track competition.
A year after Porcelain id first emerged with the DIY EP 'Mango' in 2021, Unday Records released 'Reprise', a stripped-down reinterpretation of that debut.
While Mango was a concept EP about queerness, police brutality and identity, Reprise is an intimate and poetic state of affairs, inspired by the drastic changes of the past year. The lo-fi sound has been replaced by breathtaking minimalism. Porcelain id presents new versions of Blauw, Montana, No Denim and Muschel that match the intensity and intimacy of their impressive live versions. All tracks on the EP were made in one day with Nicolas Rombouts, except for Blauw and Vlaanderen, on which James de Graef from Shht played keys in a second studio session.
The EP also includes a brand new song: Vlaanderen. The gospel song, sung in Porcelain id’s local Flemish accent, is a tragically beautiful ode to the misfortunes in life. It was written the night their son was born, an overwhelming moment that reminded the artist of their own childhood and the struggles that came with it as a black and queer person. Vlaanderen is perhaps their most personal song to date, and it has already proven to be an audience favourite on live shows.
"Very developed sound for someone as young as myself. Which actually means I couldn't do it myself." - Meskerem Mees (selective Soundtrack 2021-2022)
Tourdates
No upcoming shows
Tour History
Date | Band | Location | |
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19-05-2023 | Festival Des Arts | PORCELAIN ID | Brussel, BE |
13-05-2023 | De Koer | PORCELAIN ID | Gent, BE |
08-05-2023 | Het Depot | PORCELAIN ID | Leuven, BE |
05-05-2023 | Café Central | PORCELAIN ID | Zwevegem, BE |
23-04-2023 | Ik Zie U Graag - Mezz | PORCELAIN ID | Breda, NL |
15-04-2023 | Hnita Jazz Club | PORCELAIN ID | Heist op den Berg, BE |
14-04-2023 | Emerge! @ Eden | PORCELAIN ID | Charleroi, BE |
12-04-2023 | Kernbom | PORCELAIN ID | Wilrijk, BE |
26-03-2023 | Open Book @ CC Mechelen | PORCELAIN ID | Mechelen, BE |
26-03-2023 | Waargebeurd @ Arenberg | PORCELAIN ID | Antwerpen, BE |
Albums
Press
pressview
25-08-2023 |
Interview with Porcelain id by BRUZZ |
album |
04-08-2023 |
Porcelain id interviewed by DE STANDAARD |
album |
28-09-2022 |
"More than rightfully claiming their place in the Belgian Musicscene" INDIESTYLE |
album |
26-09-2022 |
"The polyphonic equivalent of a rainbow" OHLALALA on Porcelain id live in Brussels |
live |
26-09-2022 |
Interview with Porcelain id in DE MORGEN |
album |
17-09-2022 |
"Reprise shows the versatility of this promising artist" DAMUSIC |
album |
30-08-2022 |
"An amazing song by a damn' amazing musician." LUMINOUS DASH on Porcelain id's 'Blauw' |
album |
10-06-2022 |
Interview in FOCUS KNACK + Video premiere of 'Vlaanderen' |
album |
08-06-2022 |
Interview with Porcelain id by OHLALALA |
album |
23-02-2022 |
Porcelain id in FOCUS KNACK |
album |
22-02-2022 |
"So yes, Porcelain id have got it..." LUMINOUS DASH on Porcelain id live |
live |
26-01-2022 |
Porcelain id is PROXIMUS PICKX's artist of the week |
live |
06-01-2022 |
DANSENDE BEREN interviews Porcelain id |
live |
19-12-2021 |
"It didn't take more than two sentences to make the room go completely silent." DANSENDE BEREN on Porcelain id live |
live |
19-12-2021 |
"A deserved standing ovation" LUMINOUS DASH on Porcelain id live at Sound Track 2021 |
live |
10-10-2021 |
"This is honest, furious, in love, hopeful, heartbreaking and fragile in all colours." LUMINOUS DASH on Porcelain id live |
live |
09-10-2021 |
For those still wondering why we are such fans of competitions like Sound Track? For magical moments like this. DANSENDE BEREN on Porcelain id live at Sound Track |
live |
27-09-2021 |
Porcelain id interviewed by LUMINOUS DASH |
live |