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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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Palladium, Cologne, Germany4th April 2026
Franz Ferdinand - “Greater Glasgow European Cultural Exchange 2026”
In 2004, FRANZ FERDINAND released their debut album ‘Franz Ferdinand’, which has since gone quadruple platinum, and it quickly became clear how much the band from Glasgow, Scotland, would shape the British Rock scene. Their song ‘Take Me Out’ became an absolute global hit, putting the band’s Post-Punk-influenced Indie Rock sound on radio stations worldwide.
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