Paul Sies is a musician who hurts - and that is precisely why he fascinates. Between dark murder ballads, biting satire and poetic melancholy, he and his band create an intense, uncompromising live experience. Deeply sad, crazy, absolutely unique - an artist you have to experience.

Cologne-based Jenny Thiele's second home is electronic pop: on her album "Platz", hypnotic jazz elements merge with danceable, avant-garde sounds. Her music combines emotionality with pure creativity, opens up fascinating spaces and creates an unmistakable sound that sets standards - bold, innovative, unconventional and absolutely forward-looking. An album that touches and inspires listeners.