Steve Leon & The Accusations is an alternative country band from Antwerp, Belgium, founded by songwriter and guitar player Steve Leon Michielsen. Their sound is a combination of influences from new wave and indie with the orchestration of a country or folk band. The result is often reminiscent of the illustrious Paisley Underground movement, which flourished in the mid-80s in Northern California and produced bands such as The Dream Syndicate, The Long Ryders, and Green on Red (or Chuck Prophet solo). Steve Leon & The Accusation put their own spin on this recipe by adding a touch of the comforting darkness often associated with English acts like Teardrop Explodes, The Sound, The Only Ones, or Echo & The Bunnymen.
After years as a sideman in punk and indie bands, Steve decided to finally do something with his love of country and folk music. He started writing, initially just for his own sake. It wasn’t long before Steve’s wife Mila added her touch on harmony vocals as well as violin, mandolin, and guitar. The first demos were recorded and as soon as the pandemic settled down, Steve invite a group of skilled musicians who share his background and, above all, his love of country & folk. Together, they fleshed out the songs and they’ve been performing as The Accusations ever since. Steve Leon & The Accusations consist of: Steve Leon (vocals & guitar), Mila Francis (vocals, violin, mandolin & guitar), Kristof Van de Vliet (bass), Yannick Hermans (guitar), Bouke Cools (pedal steel & banjo) and Tim Martens (drums).
On April 21st Steve Leon & The Accusations released the single “Don’t Let Anyone In“. It was released on all digital and streaming media platforms. At the same time, they start the presale of the vinyl EPs via their Bandcamp page. The EP will be released on May 26, 2023, as a 12” vinyl on the German label Off Label Records, distributed by Broken Silence Sonic Rendezvous. Of course, the record will also be available through all streaming and digital download platforms. The video below speaks for itself and has no further announcement necessary, right?
Confirmed EU tour dates 2023 (more dates follow soon…)
26/05/2023 – Friday – Novonov – Belgium – Hoboken (ep-release party)
28/05/2023 – Sunday – Lokaal 42 – The Netherlands – Helmond
12/08/2023 – Saturday – Open Air Groß Lindow – Germany – Groß Lindow
16/08/2023 – Wednesday – Musicstar – Germany – Norderstedt
18/08/2023 – Friday – Kulturrampe – Germany – Krefeld
12/09/2023 – Tuesday – Durango Sessions – Radio Benelux – Belgium – Paal
28/09/2023 – Thursday – Buskerfestival GC De Wildeman – Belgium – Herent (Mila & Steve duo)
Booking contact: RootsTown Booking (EU)