smartlap
what it is
The Dutch word smartlap ('grieve cloth') is derived from false etymology. In the 17th century travelling singers had cloths depicting a sort of comic strips to illustrate their songs. However, these songs were actually more like murder ballads and were not known as 'smartlap'.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make smartlap a playlist
turn these 13 artists into something you can press play on.
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questions
What is smartlap?
The Dutch word smartlap ('grieve cloth') is derived from false etymology. In the 17th century travelling singers had cloths depicting a sort of comic strips to illustrate their songs. However, these songs were actually more like murder ballads and were not known as 'smartlap'.
What are good smartlap albums to start with?
Try Harde Smart : Flemish & Dutch Grooves From The 70's by Various Artists.
Who are some women making smartlap?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/smartlap/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making smartlap, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20