This Dutch indie rock band's music is fueled by extremes
Briefly

Personal Trainer, a band based in Amsterdam, showcases a unique approach to music with a rotating lineup backing frontman Willem Smit. Renowned for their all-out performances, they previously played a 24-hour show and continue to push boundaries with their work. Their sophomore album, Still Willing, embodies these extremes. An exclusive mini-concert featuring songs from the album was recorded live at NON-COMMvention 2025 in Philadelphia, enhancing their reputation for dynamic live performances. The episode of World Cafe is produced by Will Loftus, adding to the collaborative efforts by various production staff.
Moderation is key, unless you're Amsterdam-based band Personal Trainer. The indie rock band consists of a rotating lineup of musicians backing frontman Willem Smit, and when they do something, they go all out.
Still Willing is their sophomore record, and today, you'll hear them perform songs from it in an exclusive mini-concert recorded live at this year's NON-COMMvention 2025 in Philadelphia.
Whether it's playing a 24-hour show early on in their career or making an album Smit says is fueled by its extremes.
This episode of World Cafe was produced by Will Loftus. The web story was created by Miguel Perez.
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