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Photos by Niko Schmuck. Alex Mofa Gang at Knust  in Hamburg on 21 February. Niko’s gallery page.

Photos by Julia Schwendner. Oscar and the Wolf at Grosse Freiheit 36 in Hamburg on 21 February. Julia’s gallery page.

LEATHERS aka Shannon Hemmett serves up 80’s inspired dark electropop dreamscapes (I saw her music described as dreamwave, dark wave, synth wave, and new wave inspired). Her recent debut album Ultraviolett features a collection of excellently produced songs, where her soft vocals are set against pulsing synths and driving drums – topped off with electronic soundscapes – a sure-fire hit …

Not many successful artists can pride themselves on looking back at 25+ years of creating new music, touring the world, and having a strong message that continues to resonate with fans. Messed!Up Sophie fortunate enough to talk to Rise Against’s Tim ahead of the band’s sold-out headliner at Sporthalle – and although I wasn’t able to solve the ‘mystery letter’ …

Photos by Christian Berg. Aktiv Dödshjelp at Goldener Salon in Hamburg on 20 February. Christian’s gallery page. 

Photos by Brenna Gotje. Osees at Hollywood Avondale in Auckland on 21 February. Brenna’s gallery page.