Merel van Hoek (1994) is a Dutch composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer creating cinematic instrumental music at the intersection of neoclassical, ambient, and indie.
Floating guitars, lyrical melodies, and textured electronics blur the boundaries between classical and contemporary music. Her compositions invite listeners into immersive soundscapes, gradually unfolding into expressive and emotionally charged climaxes. Fascinated by the relationship between music, emotion, and the stories that shape us, Van Hoek creates intuitive and sincere instrumental works that resonate long after the final note.
Her music combines organic instrumentation with subtle electronic textures, resulting in a sound that is both intimate and cinematic. Merel previously composed, performed, and released two albums with her neoclassical band Eskina: Everything is Coloured (2019) and We Were the Moon (2021). Her work has been praised for its emotional depth, sincerity, and genre-defying character.