In the former East Germany, Silly were known for their poetic and socially critical lyrics. Founded in 1978 in East Berlin, the soft rock group was one of the country’s most popular bands along with the Puhdys, Karat and City. And after the Berlin wall fell, Silly were among the few East German groups who survived musically. But tragedy struck in 1996 when lead vocalist Tamara Danz died of cancer, putting an end to the band’s success. Ten years later, singer and actress Anna Loos became the new frontwoman, and now Silly are back with their first studio album in 14 years. We got to know Silly in the studio and at their record release concert.

"Highly melodic indie pop with anthem-like qualities“, „classy songs“ and „an inventive mix of genres“ – that’s how German critics describe the music of Adolar. The four twenty somethings from the eastern German city of Magdeburg have been playing together since they were teenagers. In 2008, Adolar named themselves after an animated figure on Hungarian television. After a few minor releases, the band is now presenting its debut album. Their current tour takes Adolar through Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Switzerland, not to mention France and Britain. popXport was on location for the band’s opening concert in Magdeburg.

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Music Initiative - Presentation in Texas

Nneka is one of the acts being presented by Germany's Music Initiative at the South By South West Festival in Austin, Texas.

The Kilians are also there on March 17th, when German rock and pop artists show their stuff in Texas, along with softer sounds from groups like MissinCat and Niobe.


Hell - Hot in Florida

Meanwhile, DJ Hell is blazing his way through the US. After a gig in New York, the German techno artist plays out at the Winter Music Conference in Miami. Hell is making two appearances on March 24th, spinning discs at both the Skybar and Nocturnal club.

TOURDATES Hell

19. März New York (USA)
24. März Miami (USA)
24. März Miami (USA)
27. März Miami (USA)

Rage - Big in Japan

Fans of hand-crafted sounds will get to see Rage live in Japan this April. Guitarist Victor Smolski is certainly a master craftsman on his instrument.

TOURDATES Rage

13. April Osaka (J)

15. April Tokyo (J)

16. April Tokyo (J)

17. April Nagoya (J)