Hooverphonic is a Belgian music group formed in October 1995. Originally, they were classified in the trip hop genre, but soon broadened their musical style to include elements of rock and pop. The group's founding members were Liesje Sadonius (singer), Frank Duchêne (keyboardist), Alex Callier (bassist and programmer) and Raymond Geerts (guitarist). Over the years, the band has undergone several member changes, but Alex Callier has remained the core member and creative driving force behind the group. Hooverphonic has released several successful albums, including "A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular" in 1996 and "The Magnificent Tree" in 2000. Their music is characterised by atmospheric melodies, elegant arrangements and the haunting vocals of their female singers. They also represented Belgium at Eurovision in 2020 with the song "Release Me". Today, Hooverphonic continues to create captivating music and perform live with their unique style.