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Live review: Wreckless Eric in Düsseldorf – intimate magic at the Pitcher

By Florian Reith
A legendary songwriter, a small club, and a night to prove that great moments don’t need a big stage! Wreckless Eric played the Pitcher in Düsseldorf on 2tst April 2026, and it was exactly the kind of concert you can’t manufacture; intimate, honest, and completely unpretentious. No spectacle, no excess, just music. And that’s precisely what made it so special.Continue Reading
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Live review: Panic Shack at Zeche Carl, Essen, 16/4/26 – Riot Grrrl, No Brakes Attached!

By Florian Reith
Right at 9pm, the four Welsh women of Panic Shack backed by a drummer hit the stage at Zeche Carl. And from that moment on, there’s no breathing space: a tight, one-hour set that feels less like separate songs and more like one continuous surge of energy. A high-voltage set full of DIY spirit, sharp attitude and raw live energy from a band who know exactly what they're Continue Reading
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Album review: Conviction with a pulse – MELONBALL find clarity in the chaos with ‘Take Care’

By Florian Reith
A few seconds of drum roll, a sharp intake of breath — and then everything bursts open. That’s how Melonball’s second album ‘Take Care’ begins, and it sets the tone for what follows: direct, urgent, and uncomfortably honest. With this release, Melonball demonstrate that political punk doesn’t have to sacrifice depth for volume. It can be loud and reflective. Urgent and Continue Reading
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Album review: Gehimratszecken bring us ‘Mein Bester Trick’

By Florian Reith
Punk band Gehimratszecken from Bielefeld return with third album 'Mein Bester Trick'. These 12 songs in 30 minutes are no coincidence, it’s a statement - 'Mein Bester Trick' wastes no time. The guitars are sharp and direct, the drums push relentlessly forward, and the bass drives each track with solid force. This is melodic German punk in the spirit of the 1990s – Continue Reading
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The Baboon Show & The Meffs at FZW (Dortmund) and Skaters Palace (Münster) Jan 2026

By Florian Reith
On the last 2 days of January, The Meffs ignited the fire, The Baboon Show set it ablaze - here's the lowdown on their sold-out tour finale in Dortmund and Münster, on 30th and 31st Jan 2026! The Meffs were pure forward motion - relentless energy paired with a raw joy of playing that spread through the crowd within seconds. Across nearly two hours, The Baboon Show Continue Reading