
Aimlessly in the Footsteps of the Greats
The Makesmakes competed unsuccessfully in the Eurovision Song Contest. Now the most pressing question is: Can the Austrians convince on their self-titled debut album?
The Makesmakes competed unsuccessfully in the Eurovision Song Contest. Now the most pressing question is: Can the Austrians convince on their self-titled debut album?
This woman with big, deep eyes stands in front of a grey wall. A glance fulfilled with heartbreaking melancholy and an ancient sadness. As vulnerable as a flower and as sturdy as a rock.
There are two types of people: those who drink red wine and those who spurn it. The same applies to the German duo Deine Lakaien. Which group do you belong to?
Lipka. An ambigram is cryptically emblazoned on the cover. The name of the album is tiny: «Spaceship of Love». The disc itself is just as reduced as the cover, with only this writing. Lipka. My face is reflected in the disc and in my eyes I see curiosity.
The year can only be a good one if a number of promising albums are released in January. One of these gems is «Iterum» by Daily Bread. With their second album, the Dutch band have embarked on a path to a bright future.
The Swedish indie band Friska Viljor have released their new album, «Remember Our Name». They continue to follow the path they have chosen, but also surprise with new sounds.