Spinning Around by Kristo

With nods to artists like Jordan Rakei and Tom Misch, Belgian artist Kristo comes through with a fresh take on pop, funk, soul, and R&B - pairing modern production with true musicianship. Both dancefloor-ready and emotionally charged, showcasing his knack for crafting songs that stick in your head long after they end. Blending infectious pop hooks, funky guitar grooves, and a stunning vocal performance, "Spinning Around" captures his genuine yet pop-sensitive sound perfectly. As usual, this single was written, composed, and played by Kristo, himself taking care of playing every instrument you hear on the track. The Piano version of "Spinning Around" is the same song, same lyrics, but the delivery is so somber and fragile, and all you want to do is put it on repeat again and again.

Kristo is the solo project of Belgian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kristiaan Deruytter. Music has always been a huge part of his life: as the son of renowned saxophone player Frank Deruytter and a mother who teaches marimba and percussion, he grew up in an environment where music was ever-present. It quickly became clear that Kristiaan would carve out his own artistic path.

After a classical music education and experience in several youth and teenage bands, he performed from 2017 to 2019 as singer and guitarist of the pop-funk trio Savoir-Vivre, releasing two EPs and multiple singles. He also frequently appeared as a guest with the 16-piece big band OTO Machine, led by his father.

In July 2022, he earned his Bachelor of Music - Pop - Guitar at Codarts University Rotterdam, becoming the first and only student to ever receive the maximum possible score for his guitar major. With that confidence and a solid artistic foundation, he launched his career as an artist and musician.

Kristo - Spinning Around
Release Date December 2025
Label Ocharme/Self-Released

Tracklist
1. Kristo - Spinning Around
2. Kristo - Spinning Around (Piano Version)