Tokio Hotel acoustic in Magdeburg
The Germans like to keep Sundays chill. Long brunches, a newspaper on the balcony, an extended Spaziergang, not too much excitement – they have mastered this art. I’ve learned to […]
Tag Archives: Deutschrock
Herrenmagazin ramp up for album release
Perched over Kottbusser Tor, in a nest of slanting glass, rests a warm, smoky bar called Monarch. The Monarch curves cozily above the street, on eye level with the elevated […]
Die Toten Hosen shake Berlin with ‘Krach der Republik’
In tackling the full-on, devastating intensity of experiencing Die Toten Hosen in live concert, I’d like to maintain some objectivity. Therefore, I will start by providing a considered, nuanced list […]
Silbermond lights up Berlin in cathartic home concert
Currently in the midst of their “Himmel auf” tour, Silbermond illuminated Berlin’s O2 World arena last night with their unique, powerful brand of emotional Deutschrock. The four musicians, originally from […]
Herrenmagazin talk touring, surviving as musicians, love-hate for GEMA
They sing of failed love, disillusionment, and despite all the pessimism and cynicism of postmodern society, a certain stubborn tenacity of spirit. They have inherited the mantle of Hamburger Schule […]
An American’s Intro to German Music
When Nomad News‘ Caitlin Hardee and I first met, we discovered that we had something unusual in common. At our respective college radio stations, we each produced and hosted a weekly […]
