about

TuskHead is the musical alter ego of Dutch artist Patrick van Zandwijk, who blends Americana with his own roots into a sound he calls Dutchicana. His songs live somewhere between country, folk, and heartland rock, honest storytelling wrapped in warm acoustic tones and a raw, lived-in voice.

Patrick’s connection to country music began in an unlikely place: the videogame GTA: San Andreas. Its fictional radio station K-Rose introduced him to writers like Ed Bruce, Jerry Reed, and Whitey Shafer, sparking a lifelong love for Americana that he now carries as a tattoo on his arm. That spark would eventually carry him across the Atlantic to write, record, and perform in the United States.

Since launching TuskHead in 2019, Patrick has built a reputation for authentic songwriting and heartfelt performances. His songs have reached the Gelderland Top 20 twice (both times landing in the top 5), earned him multiple features in Gitarist magazine, and a “One to Watch” mention on the Euro Americana Chart (June 2025). He’s performed on stages ranging from intimate listening rooms to festival stages across both Europe and the United States, including shows in states like Ohio, Texas and Tennessee.

Having recorded Modern Electric Sessions in Dallas with members of The Texas Gentlemen in 2024 and the release of Two Faced in 2025, a pivotal chapter in TuskHead’s career has only just begun. His new EP releasing June 2026, One Step Forward & Two Steps Back, was recorded at Famous London Recording Studio in Knoxville. This EP is emotionally charged, packed with songs designed to resonate deeply and is to be his first record as an artist signed to Migrant Records.

As an official Silvertone Guitars, Seagull Guitars and Gold Tone artist, TuskHead brings his stories to life on instruments that feel as honest as the songs themselves, bridging the Dutch lowlands and the heart of Americana.