TuskHead is the stage name of Dutch singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick van Zandwijk (born 30 May 1995), a musician that blends
Americana
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,
folk
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, and
country
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influences. Active since the early 2020s, he has released multiple independent projects and performed across the Netherlands and internationally.
Early life and education
Patrick van Zandwijk was born in
Gorinchem
Gorinchem ( ), pronunciation respelling, also spelled Gorkum, is a city and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covers an area of of which is water. It had a population of in .
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in 1995 and grew up in
Asperen
Asperen is a small city in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Betuwe, and lies about 10 km (6 miles) east of Gorinchem on the river Linge. It received city rights in 1313.
History
In Roman times As ...
, in the Dutch province of
Gelderland
Gelderland ( , ), also known as Guelders ( ) in English, is a Provinces of the Netherlands, province of the Netherlands, located in the centre-east of the country. With a total area of of which is water, it is the largest province of the Nethe ...
.
He developed an early interest in country music through the
K-Rose radio station featured in the video game ''
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'', which played a mix of classic country songs. This influence led him to learn guitar, banjo, and mandolin, and he began composing music at a young age.
As of 2024, van Zandwijk resides in Gemonde, North Brabant.
Career
TuskHead began releasing music independently in 2021 with the EP ''The Rambler'', followed by his debut album ''Change of Shape'' in 2022.
In 2023, he traveled to
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, often known as Music City, is the capital and List of municipalities in Tennessee, most populous city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the county seat, seat of Davidson County, Tennessee, Davidson County in Middle Tennessee, locat ...
, to collaborate with American country artist Josh Morningstar. Several songs written during this collaboration were recorded at Modern Electric Sound Recorders in Dallas, Texas, with contributions from members of The Texas Gentlemen. The resulting EP, ''Modern Electric Sessions'', was released in 2024.
Two of its tracks, "Maybe" and "Goodbye, Music City", reached number 3 and number 5 respectively in the 2024 Gelderse Top 20.
In February 2025, TuskHead released "One Night Show", the lead single from his album ''Two Faced'', released in May 2025. The song features UK-based singer Dave McPherson of the band
InMe. The collaboration blends Americana and rock influences, and was well-received for its depth and energy.
In June 2025, TuskHead was featured as a "One to Watch" on the Euro Americana Chart, a monthly European chart of Americana and roots music compiled by approximately 70 journalists, DJs, and promoters across Europe.
Media coverage
TuskHead has been featured in various Dutch publications. In April 2025, ''
Algemeen Dagblad
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History and profile
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'' profiled his efforts to bring Americana music to a Dutch audience.
A biographical article appeared in ''Weekblad De Brug''.
''Mooi Schijndel'' covered his American studio sessions and collaboration with Josh Morningstar.
Discography
* ''The Rambler'' (EP, 2021)
* ''Change of Shape'' (Album, 2022)
* ''Little Lights'' (EP, 2023)
* ''Modern Electric Sessions'' (EP, 2024)
* ''One Night Show'' (Single, 2025)
* ''Two Faced'' (Album, May 2025)
References
External links
Official websiteTuskHead on Spotify
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Country singer-songwriters
Country singers
Dutch singer-songwriters
Dutch singers
1995 births
Living people