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Kensington is a Dutch alternative rock band known for their anthemic sound, introspective lyrics, and significant popularity in the Netherlands.Formed in Utrecht in 2005, Kensington consists of vocalist/guitarist Eloi Youssef, guitarist/vocalist Casper Starreveld, bassist Jan Haker, and drummer Niles Vandenberg. They achieved mainstream success in the Netherlands with albums like 'Vultures' (2012), 'Rivals' (2014), and 'Control' (2017), characterized by atmospheric rock, driving rhythms, and emotive vocals. The band is renowned for energetic live performances and has headlined major Dutch festivals and venues like Ziggo Dome.

• Their 2014 single "Riddles" became a massive hit after a viral video showed Dutch football fans singing it a cappella on a train, significantly boosting the band's national profile.
• Kensington pioneered a direct-to-fan approach early on, funding their debut album "Borders" (2010) through fan donations via the platform Sellaband.
• They hold the record for the most consecutive number-one albums (5) in the Dutch Album Top 100, demonstrating their consistent popularity.
• The band documented their struggles and creative process during the making of their album "Control" in the intimate 2016 film "Do What We Do".
• Kensington embraced streaming early, becoming one of the first Dutch bands to achieve over 100 million streams on Spotify with their album "Rivals".