Annett Bonkowski

Back in 2010 it didn't take us very long until we fell in love with Conor O'Briens heartfelt debut 'Becoming A Jackal'. Fast forward to 2018, O'Brien's songwriting hasn't lost any of its magic spell. In the vast ocean of songwriters, Conor O'Brien aka Villagers has been been swimming freely and ambitiously in his eclectic sonic realm while making four studio albums over the course of the past eight years.

There are surely a lot of things we can be thankful for in life. Gentrification isn't one of them though as Death Cab For Cutie rightfully point out on their latest album 'Thank You For Today' that deals with the challenges many places are facing today including its effect on people. Opening up a new chapter with their ninth album after longterm member Chris Walla's departure, the Seattle based band returns dealing with serious issues, but in high spirits.

The Canadian avant-garde four-piece band curiously explores the depth of musical disturbance and tempting grooves on its new album 'Felt'. And if you are not a believer yet you are hopefully about to change your mind.

Don't we all love finding comfort in a soothing tune? Yes, we do. Even more so when it's composed by Baltimore darlings Beach House who return with their new album '7'.

Fourteen years after 'Emotive' the American rock band finally resurfaces with 'Eat the Elephant'. Needless to say we got quite some catching up to do with founding member Billy Howerdel.

The beloved English wave rock band is back with their sixth album carrying the heavy title 'Violence'. But what's with all that anger in specific situations of everyday life? We sat down with Tom and Justin from the band for a slightly different interview approach.

What does Hunter S. Thompson have to do with BRMC's latest record? We quizzed the band about the literary genius and parallels in their own work.

Huge festivals need to step up their game big time. A look back at the musical highlights and what we learnt from attending Lollapalooza Berlin this year.