Racoon is a Dutch rock band formed in the late 1990s in Zeeland, Netherlands, known for a melodic pop-rock sound with influences of acoustic rock and singer-songwriter traditions. The group gained national recognition in the Netherlands and Flanders with radio-friendly songs characterized by warm vocal delivery, thoughtful lyrics, and a mix of electric and acoustic instrumentation. Their music often blends catchy choruses and storytelling elements, combining accessible pop sensibilities with rock arrangements and occasional folk-leaning textures. Racoon has been active from the late 1990s onward, establishing a steady presence in the Dutch-language and English-language pop-rock scene.