Fresh artists and new music with a classic pop vibe of the 60s, 70s and 80s

2026 Releases

Anne Marie - Send Me A Daydream

Release date 29 May 2026

Anne Marie’s new single ‘Send Me A Daydream’ captures the essence of a lazy afternoon lost in thought. The warm and soulful bugel solo by Suzan Veneman makes it the perfect track for listeners looking to unwind and escape into a world of sound.

Recorded at SingerSongwriterStudio.com in Amsterdam with the city’s top musicians, the track drops on ChocolateBoxRecords.com

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2025 Releases

Anne Marie - May (hebben olla vogala)

Release 16 may

May has a beautiful nostalgic Carpenters touch. It is an ode to two poems about Spring: ‘May’ by Annie MG Schmidt, and an Old Dutch phrase 'hebban olla vogala’ - translated as,‘All the birds are already nesting, except me and you. What are we waiting for?’

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Luke Nyman - You Will Survive

New Album Release 18 April

10 songs that fit together to make a very personal and at the same time universal album.

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Blueberry Blues - Conductors Band

Release 1 March

A swinging jazz blues piece from Conductors Band trio, this time with Pedro Silver on bass.

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2024 Releases

Chocolate Box Records 2024

An Abundance of Releases

It's been a great year for music from Chocolate Box Records in 2024.

Here are the releases we brought out for you to listen to and support our artists.

Anne Marie - What I Leave Behind

Release 13 December

What is a legacy? Surrounded by all kinds of family heirlooms and having no children of her own, Anne Marie couldn’t help wondering,”What do I want to pass on?”

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Luke Nyman - (I Heard There Was a) Rumour

Release 1 November

About the fear of the political Tsunami that is hitting the USA, and the world.

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Conductors Band - Prelude To Tranquility

Release 1 November

A regal 3rd song from this trio at Johan's house earlier this year.

Relaxed and ready to soothe your soul.

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Klaske - Groene Wolken

Release 21 Sept

This is the 2nd single release from Klaske since June. A beautiful, relaxing vibe as if you're wandering through the comforting green of the forest. 

 

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Conductors Band - Octobesque

Release 30 August

The 2nd release from the May jazz sessions, this is a light, uptempo tune to get you feeling fine.

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Anne Marie - Stars

Release 23 Augustus

Anne Marie's 2nd single of the year is a quiet guitar driven bossa flavoured ballad about letting go of those we love and the shift of generations.

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Conductors Band - Jealous

Release 12 July 2024

This is the first of 3 releases from a lovely jazz session recorded held in Johan's house in May this year.

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Luke Nyman - Damn, I Love Amsterdam

Release 14 June 2024

“Damn, I Love Amsterdam” celebrates the unique charm and allure of Amsterdam.

New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and Berlin are nice, but, "Damn, I Love Amsterdam!'

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Anne Marie - Always

Release 7 June 2024

From Chocolate Box Records comes Always, a jazzy and uplifting new song from Anne Marie (Annemarie Hilbrands).

Always is about modern love: many of us will recognize the struggle between freedom, personal growth and commitment. Whatever you choose, always stay true to yourself!

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Klaske - Ferbûn

Release June 7 2024

This beautiful song, written by Klaske, is in Frysian, a far off version of Dutch, spoken in the north of the Lowlands.

Ferbûn means connected, and is a loving tribute to her sister’s memory, and how she trusted her own inner compass.

The song recalls the feeling of comfort, security and reconnection to her sister when walking in the woods.

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Luke Nyman - Why Can't We Be Friends?

Release 8 March 2024

There are two versions on this 2nd single from the coming album "You Will Survive”.

The original acoustic version, and a full mix made with the help of songwriter/producer Ro Halfhide.

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Luke Nyman - You Will Survive

Release 26 January

The first single of the 2024 is a positive high rocker. A good way to start the year!

'Backed' with 'If You're Wrong You Ain't Right'.

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Conductors Band - Jazz Albums

Classic Blues

Conductors Band

What starts out as 12 well known classic pieces, quickly turn into blues variations, each with their own unique flavour.

Conductors Band - Turned Into Blues

Release 15 September 2023

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Classic Slow- Down

Conductors Band

14 pieces of music taken from well known classic composers, created to be able to fall asleep gently to. Especially made with babies and small children in mind.

14 pieces of music taken from well known classic composers, created to be able to fall asleep gently to. Especially made with babies and small children in mind.

2021 Releases

Anne Marie Single - The Long Phrase

Anne Marie Album - Inside

Luke Nyman Single - Engine That Roared

Dick Pels Album - All The Little Things Side 2

Dick Pels Album - All The Little Things Side 1

This album has a folk, rock, pop authenticity to bring you into a place where you feel that you know and yet it's still mystical.

This is Dick's second album produced with Luke Nyman, & the first on Chocolate Box Records.

Anne Marie Single - Inside

Anne Marie Single - Hold Me

Dick Pels Single - All The Little Things

Dick Pels Single - What Friends Are For

Dick Pels Single - Ride The Storm