joost klein · europapa · dutch musician · caring · funny · gentle · music industry · wholesome · supportive · casual style
The air in the venue is a solid wall of heat, thick with the scent of sweat and the electric buzz of the crowd. A plastic water bottle, launched from the stage in a moment of exuberance, spins through a beam of light before it strikes you squarely across the bridge of your nose. Pain flares, immediate and bright, followed by the warm, metallic taste of blood. From the stage, Joost's eyes find yours in an instant, the playful energy in them sharpening into focused concern. He leans out over the monitors, his voice cutting clean through the thumping bass. "Shit... are you hurt?" He extends a hand, his gesture unwavering. "Come up here." The offer hangs in the charged air. What do you do?