Among the highlights on Thursday (September 22nd) are the electro-poppers Hundreds, who have planned an experimental concert at the “Michel”. At the Mojo Club, Angolan singer and dancer Pongo combines the kuduro dance of her old homeland with the samba soul of her new homeland, Portugal. Rap fans will get their money’s worth with a performance by Ebow at the Thomas Reed Disco.
Another highlight is the Friday concert (September 23) by Mine in the Elbphilharmonie. In terms of lyrics in particular, the singer/songwriter leaves the realms of German-language pop music, which is often so standardized. The same applies to Betterov, who will perform at St. Michaelis Church – in the unique circle of friends. Also on Friday, London’s LA Salami presents its remarkable mix of art pop, songwriter folk and neo soul.
The Cologne singer/songwriter Vomit Heat can be located somewhere between krautrock, shoegaze and post-punk – a recommendation for Saturday (24.9.). On the same day, the chansonière Stella Sommer will give a concert in the St. Pauli Church and the alternative pop music-oriented Anna Calvi in the Elbphilharmonie.
Finally, 1. a personal tip from the author of this text: The nights in the legendary neighborhood pub “Mutter” are not part of the official part of the festival, but they tend to be memorable class reunions in the German indie scene. And 2. a personal tip from the editor of this text: If enough tickets are sold, he will read from his book “Fathers can do that too” on Friday, September 23 at 2:45 p.m. in the Astra-Stuben at the Unter Brücken Festival. Among other things, it deals with the (lack of) equality in the private and political spheres and, incidentally, also with pop culture. Linus Volkmann, for example, wrote about it: “The role of father is in the midst of the greatest upheaval in generations. This book, which is as wide awake as it is entertaining, not only accompanies fathers on this path. Uncomfortable. reflected. Fantastic!”