Marcus King | Wildflower & Wine

Young, talented, great singer, equally great guitarist: Marcus King from North Carolina has already made a name for himself as the leader of the Marcus King Band in recent years. Now, at the end of 2019, the stocky 23-year-old tries his hand as a solo artist …...

Chic | I Got Protection

You don’t have to like the steam hammer disco sound of chic. But: The groove that the band around guitarist Nile Rogers and bassist Bernard Edwards instigated was unrivalled. Maybe even to this day. Rarely has one heard such a compelling drive, such a well-oiled...

Lee Ritenour | No Sympathy

Be careful, kitsch alert! “No Sympahty” from the 1981 Lee Ritenour album “R.I.T.” comes so soft and gentle and, okay, snivelling that a pack of handkerchiefs should be within reach when listening to it. If you don’t have a problem with...

Jars Of Clay | Famous Last Words

The first chords of the acoustic guitar are still reminiscent of the Oasis classic “Wonderwall”. But that will soon be over. After a few more bars and the first verse of “Famous Last Words” the chorus lights up – and you think of the...

Tiromancino | L’essenziale

A pearl from Italy: “L’essenziale” by the Roman band Tiromancino around singer and songwriter Federico Zampaglione. Italian music has its own charm. She appeals to melancholy, broken hearts and unfulfilled love with melodious melodies. Almost always:...