The Scene were leading lights of ‘90s Dutch rock, but were much more than out-and-out Nederbeat, making them a band that were impossible to compartmentalise. Built around the talents of frontman Thé Lau, whose lyrics explored life's complexities in both Dutch and English, they mixed fizzing electric guitars and rock beats with sensitive melancholic vibes on key album Avenue de la Scene. Later, their sound incorporated Spanish rhythms before shifting to include rich orchestration, taking their material to places far beyond the scope of many of their contemporaries.