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MADSEN to embark on major “Smile” album tour in autumn 2026! How many bands can proudly claim to have released ten studio albums while remaining one of Germany’s most beloved live acts for more than 20 years? Not many - but MADSEN are about to join that exclusive club. On 29 May 2026, the band from Lower Saxony will release ‘Smile’, their tenth studio album. The announcement was made only recently during their sold-out show at Hamburg’s Sporthalle, where fans were also treated to a first live preview of the new material. For the rest of the world, the title track ‘Smile’ will be released at the end of January.- Details
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Punk has often been declared dead, but as we know from countless stickers on leather jackets: it isn’t. The Grunge scene is experiencing a revival as well, and a piece of evidence where both genres meet is THE VIRGINMARYS. The Rock duo was founded in 2009 in the otherwise rather tranquil town of Macclesfield, England. Fun fact for those who didn’t know: the place was the hometown of JOY DIVISION’s frontman Ian Curtis. In this respect, a place steeped in history. - Details
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DIE KRUPPS have left a massive mark on the German electronic music scene and also created a massive impact around the globe. And they are not done with continuing their work at all. Although in the 45th year of their fascinating career, DIE KRUPPS are ready to take on the world with their forthcoming new studio album.DIE KRUPPS were formed in Düsseldorf in 1980 by frontman Jürgen Engler and bass player Bernward Malaka, who had already played together in MALE - one of the first German Punk Rock bands. They were soon joined by electronic musician Ralf Dörper. At their core a German Industrial and EBM band, their name was inspired by the famous Krupp steelworks, symbolizing industrial revolution, massive firepower, and the fusion of machine and music that defined the band’s style. Blending elements of electronic rhythms, heavy metal guitar riffs, and socio-political themes, DIE KRUPPS were pioneers of several genres including Industrial, EBM, and Industrial Metal.
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PSD Bank Dome, Düsseldorf, Germany14th November 2026
Interpol & Bloc Party - “Germany Co-Headline Tour”
It’s 2004: New York Indie-Rock band INTERPOL are touring their second album ‘Antics’, performing two shows in Hamburg and Cologne. Their support act is a rising English Indie-Rock band called BLOC PARTY - an exciting newcomer who have just released their first hit ‘Helicopter’ but are still largely flying under the radar. A year after these shared dates, BLOC PARTY celebrate the explosive release of their debut album ‘Silent Alarm’, crowned NME’s “Album of the Year 20052, with ‘Banquet’ propelling them into the ranks of the UK’s most successful Indie-Rock bands.
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E-Werk, Cologne, Germany6th May 2026
Glen Hansard - “European Tour 2026”
GLEN HANSARD is the prototype of a born musician who devotes his life entirely to his art. At the age of 13, he began busking in Dublin out of conviction. After founding his band THE FRAMES in 1990, he finally gained international recognition in 1991 through his role as an actor-musician in Alan Parker’s film ‘The Commitments’.
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- Preview WHITE LIES - Cologne 2026-02-24
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- ROME - Two new albums on December 19, 2025, marking the conclusion of their 20th band anniversary.
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- A PROJECTION - Re-issue of LP “Section” limited edition white vinyl out 6th February 2026 (Metropolis Records)
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- Preview D-A-D - Markneukirchen 2026-01-24
- Preview DIRKSCHNEIDER - Dresden 2026-01-11
