Music INTERVIEW Catching a Breath with FRISO Hamburg-based artist FRISO doesn’t just write songs; he creates sonic snapshots of a feeling, a thought spiral, or a moment that lingers longer than it should, with roots in the collective Tooloudfortheroom, where feelings-driven rap-forward production and raw expression reign. FRISO's solo sound feels like a quieter, more contemplative counterpart: melancholic but smooth, full of poetic precision, and layered with emotional nuance. We had the chance to talk with FRISO about the process behind his new EP, how he navigates his dual identity as a solo artist and collective member, and why he’s glad he made the switch from English to German lyrics. Words: Frederike / June 3rd, 2025 INTERVIEW "If It All Falls Apart, At Least We Enjoyed It": An Evening With Kingfishr in Berlin Irish folk band Kingfishr visited Berlin last Wednesday as part of their first headline tour. Before taking the stage, the trio sat down with The Unseen Magazine to discuss new music, Ireland, and their hopes for the future. Words: Kira / June 3rd, 2025 LIFESTYLE The Nightmares and Terror of Reality - Can Goth make a Comeback to 21st-century Hollywood? Over the last decade, Hollywood has produced one superhero movie after another, presenting the ultimate hero journey—the classic good vs. evil. But do the moral untouchables still represent the societal turmoil we are currently facing? Some of the biggest movie makers do not think so and have chosen Goth as their expression – the transmission of daily terror and the sublime. But does a tradition from the 19th century prevail and contribute to a Hollywood that tells stories in which the sublime of reality becomes the new star? Words: Annabelle / June 1st, 2025 CONCERT Will Linley in Hamburg - Pop-Up Show at a Pub The South African singer Will Linley did a pop-up show at a local pub in Hamburg on May 29th. He mentioned that an album is in the works, did 5 songs on an impromptu stage and talked on what they are about, alongside him his guitarist Paul. It was an intimate show filled with smiles in the crowd and on the stage. Words: Nora / June 1st, 2025 MUSIC SOFTLAUNCH A Dark-Pop Dream: Angel Murray Releases Her Single "Dreamt You" On May 29th, Angel Murray released her latest single "Dreamt You". The singer-songwriter explores the line of infatuation, the fascinating but frightening scenario of longing and obsession while simultaneously being the dreamer and the dreamt. Words: Laura / May 29th, 2025 INTERVIEW Travelling the world, Eurovision and his new EP "HEARTSTRINGS": A conversation with Jude York in Hamburg On Saturday, 24. May 2025, Australian pop artist Jude York payed Hamburg a visit, where he played his first ever solo show in Germany. Before he hit the stage, he met up with The Unseen Mag for an interview. Words: Andy / May 29th, 2025 INTERVIEW The Final LEAP of Faith: From 20 People to Packed Venues During their "The Downfall Tour", The Unseen Mag got the chance to sit down with the UK-based indie-rock band LEAP before their sold-out show at ROCKHOUSE in Salzburg, Austria. From talking about their upcoming debut album “Entropy”, the story behind LEAP, memorable fan moments and being stuck in the snow, they tell us about the leap of faith that ultimately lead to their extensively growing recognition, success and supportive fan base. Words: Laura / May 28th, 2025 INTERVIEW "Ich mach das bis ich Oma bin": A Conversation with Ella Stern Ella Stern doesn’t believe in kitsch origin stories. There was no lightning-bolt moment, where she decided she wanted to make music, only a childhood full of English pop songs, too much Hannah Montana, and the stubborn realization that she’d be making music until she’s a grandma. Now, the German indie artist is carving her own path with raw, sugar-coated anthems about a lot of love, a little bit of rage, and most importantly the chaos of being twenty-something. Words: Ilayda / May 26th, 2025 MUSIC SOFTLAUNCH Look What You Made Me Do: Taylor Swift’s Version of Belonging, Power, and Payback With the haunting reintroduction of 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)' in 'The Handmaid’s Tale' trailer, Taylor Swift isn’t just revisiting her ‘reputation’ era, she’s reclaiming it. In a music industry that once stripped her of ownership, Swift’s re-recordings are a defiant statement of power, agency, and belonging. Words: Michelle / May 25th, 2025 MUSIC SOFTLAUNCH Calum Hood's anticipated album ORDER chaos ORDER Calum Hood, best known as the bassist of 5 Seconds of Summer, steps into the spotlight with his solo debut album ORDER chaos ORDER, out June 13, 2025. With this release, Hood reveals a more intimate and introspective side of his artistry. He shows that he is not only a phenomenal bassist and now soloartist but also that he is a storyteller. ORDER chaos ORDER marks a bold new chapter in his musical journey. Words: Meggi / May 23rd, 2025 CONCERT Ho Hey, Hamburg: The Lumineers Enchant the Barclays Arena On Wednesday, May 14, the American folk-rock band The Lumineers brought their “Automatic World Tour” to Hamburg, turning the Barclays Arena into a space of shared joy and celebration for 6,000 fans. More than a decade into their career, the band showed no signs of slowing down, delivering a performance that felt as heartfelt as ever. Words: Meggi / May 23rd, 2025 ← Newer articles Older articles →
