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Asha Banks on Her Fans, the Joy in Touring and Saying the Scary Things
Asha Banks isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions. The British confessional singer-songwriter has quietly become one of the most compelling young voices to watch, balancing a fast-rising acting career with an increasingly intimate musical one. Previously featured in our Artists to Watch 2026 list, she continues to prove why that spotlight was well deserved. With her latest EP, How Real Was It?, the indie pop artist leans into emotional honesty, reflection, and growth. In this press conference hosted by °1824, she discussed vulnerability, connection, and learning to live inside the questions rather than rushing toward answers. How Real Was It?: Honesty as a Necessity Asha Banks’ latest EP, How…
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The Beaches came to Party: Queer Joy and Catharsis
On February 22, 2026, The Beaches took over Hamburg Docks. For two hours, the indie-rock band from Toronto transformed the venue into a sweaty, glittering, euphoric celebration of heartbreak, queer joy, and chaotic girlhood. From the very first note to the final encore , the energy never once dipped. If anything, it multiplied. Starting (and Ending) with a Bang The show opened exactly how it closed: with the pop-rock anthem Last Girls at the Party. An undeniable banger from their latest album. From the first chorus, the crowd was already shouting every word back at the stage. The Beaches have mastered the art of the high-energy opener, and this one…
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Sarah Kinsley About “Fleeting”, the Fear of Time Passing and Cinematic Sound
Sarah Kinsley is a star on the rise. With her signature brand of cinematic pop, she bends time, translates yearning into sound, and transforms deeply personal experiences into moments of collective emotional release. Drawing comparisons to artists like Kate Bush, and fueled by a love for maximalist production, immersive soundscapes, and visual storytelling, Kinsley feels instantly recognizable, even at this early stage of her career. Her music exists to make you feel. Whether through swelling layers of sound or hushed, intimate moments, Sarah Kinsley is an artist in the fullest sense: meticulous, emotional, and deeply intentional. She already secured her spot on our Artists to Watch in 2026 list. Fleeting:…
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Florence + The Machine Are Bringing the Coven to Germany
Florence Welch is about to unleash her witchcraft on Cologne and honestly, the city should prepare accordingly. With a new era fully underway, Florence + The Machine are taking their spellbinding new album Everybody Scream on the road, and Germany is firmly on the ritual map. This fall, Florence will grace Berlin, Cologne, and Munich with a handful of much-anticipated shows that promise catharsis, chaos, and community. Released fittingly on Halloween 2025, Everybody Scream leans hard into themes of witchcraft, folk horror, and feminine power. It’s an album steeped in mossy mythology and emotional exorcism a natural evolution for an artist who has always danced on the edge of the…
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20 Artists to watch in 2026
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to expand our horizons and fall in love with some new artists. Over the past few months, I’ve gathered my favourite newcomers, and I’m so excited to finally share them with you. This is always my favourite post of the year. There’s nothing I enjoy more than diving into new music and feeling that spark when you know you’ve discovered a real gem. I hope I can pass a bit of that excitement on to you. From sad pop made for lying on the floor and staring at the ceiling, to party-ready tracks, and electric tunes for underground bars, there’s something here…
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In Soft Light and Song: Dodie Plays Cozy Show in Hamburg
On 13 November, Gruenspan in Hamburg seemed to glow from the inside out for the Dodie concert. Even before the lights dimmed, the venue was humming with a gentle excitement born from the anticipation of seeing an artist who feels like an old friend. Fans shook off the November chill as they stood shoulder to shoulder into the cozy, wood-paneled room. It didn’t take long for warmth to spread, first literal, then emotional. Conversations turned into soft laughter, and the unmistakable sense settled over the crowd that this would be a night of both nostalgia and new beginnings. Gruenspan felt less like a concert venue and more like a shared…
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Tom Odell in Hamburg: A Night of Hope, Release, and Healing
While most of Germany was celebrating the start of the carnival season, a different kind of gathering took place in Hamburg that evening, one for the “vulnerable souls,” as Tom Odell might say. Inside the Barclays Arena, on the 11th of November 2025, fans came together for emotional catharsis. Before Odell’s arrival, two support acts, the talented Matilda Mann and Chance Peña, set the stage with warmth and sincerity. Their strong voices and emotionally charged songs created an atmosphere of intimacy in the big arena. Gentle jazz music followed, drifting through the air as the crowd waited for Tom in quiet anticipation. Then, the lights dimmed. The curtain on stage…
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Wolf Alice Turn Hamburg Into a 70s Rock Dream
On November 7th, Wolf Alice turned Hamburg’s Georg Elser Halle into a fever dream straight out of the 70s. Perched on top of the city’s iconic concrete bunker, the venue offered a panoramic view of the funfair spinning in neon loops below. Outside: dizzying rides, flashing lights, the smell of fried sugar. Inside: bell-bottoms, fur coats, and more vintage leather than a Fleetwood Mac reunion tour. The crowd at Georg-Elser-Halle didn’t just come for a concert, they came dressed for time travel. With their latest album The Clearing steeped in the golden haze of 70s rock, Wolf Alice had set the vibe before they even plugged in an amp. But…
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Wolf Alice Bring “The Clearing” to Europe: Live in Hamburg This November
After conquering stages across the U.S. and Canada, British indie rock powerhouse Wolf Alice are finally bringing their The Clearing European tour to Germany. On November 7, the North London quartet will play the Georg Elser Halle in Hamburg, followed by stops in Cologne, Berlin, and Munich. Magic in the Making Known for their electrifying live performances, Wolf Alice have grown from indie insider favorites to a dynamic and positively-unpredictable live band. Once a support act for Harry Styles, Foo Fighters or Queens of the Stone Age, they’re now headlining major venues with the confidence of a group that’s found its sound and its audience. 70’s Rock Meets Cinema Their latest album, The…
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Reeperbahn Festival 2025: My Top 10 Unforgettable Gigs
The Reeperbahn Festival has wrapped, four wild days of conferences, panels, culture, parties, and, of course, nonstop music across Hamburg’s most iconic venues. From September 17th to 20th, the city’s famous party street turned into a hotspot for music lovers, packed with showcases of some of the most exciting newcomers from around the world. Finally, here’s my list of the Top 10 concerts that made Reeperbahn 2025 unforgettable. Fuffifufzich – Elbphilharmonie A synth-pop queen in Hamburg’s world-famous Elbphilharmonie? Yes, please. Known for orchestras and classical performances, the hall instead pulsed with neon beats, live musicians, and a dazzling light show of Fuffifufzich. The vibe was anything but classical. People were…
