PopXport - The German Music Magazine
April 8, 2016
In this edition:
Moderat - Techno Trio from Berlin
The musicians behind acts Modeselektor and Apparat have once again joined forces under the name Moderat. We speak with them about creative conflicts, international recognition and their third album: "III".
Get Well Soon – aka Konstantin Gropper
On his fourth album "Love", Konstantin Gropper -- better known as Get Well Soon -- explores love and loss. In our portrait, the Swabian pop wonder reveals the inspiration for his lush tracks.
HIT: Roger Cicero - "My Way"
Pop and jazz singer Roger Cicero died from a stroke completely unexpectedly on March 24. Following the news of his death, five of his albums are now in the German charts. The top seller: "Cicero sings Sinatra - Live in Hamburg", released last November.
TIP: Dellé feat Gentleman - "Tic Toc"
Two of Germany's best-known reggae artists joined forces on "Tic Toc". Seeed singer Frank Dellé got a little help from dancehall king Gentleman on the first single from his upcoming solo album "Neo".
TIP: Max Giesinger - "80 Millionen"
Max Giesinger was a busker before going on to impress a much larger audience as a finalist on the TV talent show "The Voice of Germany". The video for his latest single features top model Stefanie Giesinger, who shares his last name but isn't related.
CLASSIC: Modern Talking - "Atlantis Is Calling" (1986)
30 years ago this April, duo Modern Talking released the disco track "Atlantis is Calling". It became their fifth straight number 1 single in Germany and charted in ten other European countries as well.