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German Pop Podcast series

Music

New music up close and personal on German Pop

Ask people what German bands they've heard of, and they're likely to say Rammstein or Kraftwerk. But Germany's pop landscape is diverse with a lot to discover. DW presents concerts and portraits in this monthly podcast.

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Heisskalt

Heisskalt, which translates to Hot Cold, are one of Germany's most talked about newcomer bands. In their songs, they mix a raucous racket with more tender moments - tossing in a dash of social commentary along the way. (15.03.2013) 

Tim Bendzko

Which other singer can claim to have invented a figure of speech with their debut single? Tim Bendzko’s now-famous lyric "Nur noch kurz die Welt retten" (Just Quickly Save the World) has long since become a winged word. (04.01.2013) 

Chupacabras

It's hard to put your finger on just where Chupacabras are coming from. They mix and mash countless styles in their songs and have a penchant for switching from German to Spanish - sometimes mid-sentence. (07.12.2012) 

Dillon

Dillon's got the spirit of a singer-songwriter - no acoustic guitar necessary. She performs with an electronic musician, who provides a bit of a foil to her introspective melancholy. (16.11.2012) 

Oh Napoleon

The band Oh Napoleon stands out for clever arrangements and catchy melodies that you'll be glad to get stuck in your head. (13.08.2012) 

Hellmut Hattler

Hellmut Hattler has been on stage for more than 40 years. His trademark is a white electric bass that he can play like no other. The musician's current project is an infectious mix of electronic, funk and pop. (05.04.2012) 

Wir sind Helden

They're said to have rung in German-language pop of the 21st century. Youthful fans and newspaper critics alike love them. With four albums under their belt, each concert is a surprise. (21.03.2012) 

Florian Ostertag

Singer Florian Ostertag writes songs that go straight to the heart. Melancholy and a whole lot of emotion are trademarks of his lyrics, and his love for detail can be heard in every note of his music. (14.03.2012) 

Lokomotor

The five musicians from Bavaria make their fans go wild with pretty melodies and their own distinct sound. And the band has a message. (04.01.2012) 

Alin Coen Band (live)

DW welcomes the Alin Coen Band back to the podcast series, this time for a live performance from the c/o pop festival, where the full force of lead singer Alin Coen's lyrics was on display. (16.12.2011) 

Defne Şahin

Singer Defne Şahin has long been part of the music scene in the German capital. She was born in Berlin to Turkish parents and grew up speaking both languages at home. (18.11.2011)  

Erik & Me

Berlin-based indie rockers Erik & Me returned with a second album, released in early 2011. Get to know the band's sound and how they come up with their catchy tunes in this podcast. (07.10.2011) 

Philipp Poisel

With his mop of messy hair and shy, unassuming manner, Philipp Poisel seems like any other boy next door with a guitar. But his unusual voice and knack for songwriting have sent him to the top of the German charts. (26.08.2011) 

Max Prosa

Max Prosa is a story-teller and an ardent poet, and he's convinced that a very special energy is created when playing the guitar - a spark which is infectious. (20.07.2011) 

Hans Unstern

Somewhere between poet and singer, Hans Unstern's orchestral indie rock sound is like being along for a mixed-up roadtrip. And the lyrics could almost be the stuff of a seminar on German literature. (01.07.2011) 

Alin Coen Band

The Alin Coen Band makes music that's laid-back with a heavy dose of singer-songwriter introspection. Find out just why they're picking up fans all over the place in this edition of Clip. (27.05.2011) 

Ja, Panik

The Berlin-meets-Vienna indie rockers Ja, Panik are back with a new album, and we take a look at the music that sent them into the spotlight. This is Ja, Panik in concert at the c/o Pop Festival in 2010. (29.04.2011) 

Jupiter Jones

They started out as a punk band from the far reaches of western Germany. Now, they've made it all the way from dingy basement concerts to a major label debut. Jupiter Jones plays melancholy music with a tough edge. (06.04.2011) 

1000 Robota

1000 Robota, but nope, they're not machines. They're flesh and blood, although not kin to electro-pioneers Kraftwerk. 1000 Robota play punk, post-punk, hardcore - with a cool, original sound and a 'let 'er rip' energy. (23.02.2011) 

The Bonny Situation

The members of The Bonny Situation lifted their band name from Quentin Tarantino's cult film "Pulp Fiction." The five musicians from Duisburg try to mix & match styles - everything from electronic to melancholy rock. (12.01.2011) 

Johannes Stankowski

The singer/songwriter from Cologne is on the search for the perfect pop song. (30.12.2010) 

Einshoch6

Crossover projects are nothing new for the music industry. But a band from Munich has gone even further. They combine two genres that don't seem to fit together at all: rap and classic. And they make it work. (12.11.2010) 

Baby Benzin

Guitar, bass, percussion, vocals. That's how simple and straightforward rock music can be. Meet the young Hamburg band Baby Benzin, which translates to Baby Gasoline, or Baby Petrol. (14.07.2010) 

Klee

For great, straight-up pop music from Germany, look no further than Klee. The band is fronted by Suzie Kerstgens, famous for her musicianship and intelligent songwriting - in a style personal, intimate and authentic. (15.10.2010) 

Shantel

Stefan Hantel has many professions: DJ, musician, producer, label manager and impresario. But the man from the German state of Hesse is best known for his stage name 'Shantel' - the uncrowned king of Balkan-Pop. (29.09.2010) 

The Intersphere

They sound as if they were old-time Pink Floyd meeting up for drinks with The Police and coming up with the idea of recording a Muse album with a lot of echo. But they're The Intersphere and come from Mannheim. (11.08.2010) 

Abel & Cain

Abel & Cain, having been professionally coached at the Popcamp, are ready to take their cool Britpop Made in Germany to an international audience. (16.06.2010) 

Luis und Laserpower

In this podcast titled German Pop, Deutsche Welle introduces you to Luis und Laserpower - a band that can give a one-two punch to German hip-hop. (29.04.2010) 

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German Pop Podcast series

New music up close and personal on German Pop

Ask people what German bands they've heard of, and they're likely to say Rammstein or Kraftwerk. But Germany's pop landscape is diverse with a lot to discover. DW presents concerts and portraits in this monthly podcast.

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