If you’re making your way to Hamburg for the annual Reeperbahn Music Festival, you’ll want to scope the 15 acts found below. Click through Cement Magazine’s included YouTube playlist to discover what’s in store.
In addition, the city is back in full swing and there’s a bunch of other things to do and see. Here’s what’s on during the festival:
- Tom Sachs Space Program: Deichtor Hallen
- Out of Space: Hamburger Kunsthalle
- The Language of Fashion: Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe
- Modern Times, Industrial Themes in Painting and Photography: Bucerius Kunst Forum
- Affenfaust Galerie
Of course, live music is the main event. Check out Cement Magazine’s selections (in alphabetical order) with set times to plan your diary following the YouTube clip.
Albertine Sarges
Kreuzberg (Berlin) native, Albertine Sarges brings her quirky post-punk style to the stage with 2021 debut album “The Sticky Fingers” (out via Moshi Moshi). Not to mention, Rolling Stone (DE) has already declared her the next Angela Merkel.
- Friday, 24.09, 18:45
- Saturday, 25.09, 19:30 & 21:05
All We Are
As DIY Magazine calls it, All We Are’s style is 80’s revivalist. With a Norwegian bassist, Brazilian guitarist, and Irish drummer, the vibes should be eclectic while dancing to tracks from “Providence” (out via Domino Records).
- Saturday, 25.09, 22:10
anaiis
Catching attention from the discerning Colors Studios, anaiis’ vocal ability is full of energy. Her 2021 debut album “this is no longer a dream” (self-released via Dream Sequence Recordings) is described as a healing journey by The Fader. There’s really no comparison for what she has in store for the world.
- Wednesday, 22.09, 18:45
Casper Clausen
Efterklang frontman, Casper Clausen, who collaborated with Brussels venue Ancienne Belgique to create a special experience for solo album, “Better Way” (out via City Slang), is offering up the unique performance one last time at Reeperbahn.
- Saturday, 25.09, 22:10
Glauque
Blowing up the French speaking world, Glauque is a Belgian hip hop outfit. Interlaced with deep electronic beats, their sound succeeds at moving between genres. Hear reworks of “Plane” and “Robot” on their 2020 “Réécriture” EP.
- Thursday, 23.09, 18:30
Juno Francis
Popping off with single, “Queen’s Anthem,” Juno Francis weaves together synth inspired melodies inspired by decades past. As Grungecake puts it, the Swedish act will take you on a journey through space. Get into Juno Francis with 2020 EP “Oyster Love,” and all their singles on Spotify.
- Saturday, 25.09, 22:15
Latteo
Italian DJ and producer, Latteo spins summery beach vibes with 2021 singles “I am I,” “Syrio,” among others found on his Spotify. To really get the party started, add Latteo’s remix of “I Feel Love” (Donna Summer) to your heavy rotation.
- Thursday, 23.09, 22:00
Lie Ning
Appearing on Maya Jane Coles’ upcoming album “Night Creature,” Lie Ning combines deep husky vocals with light, fluttering beats. Garnering over 2 million plays for 2019 single “tonight,” Ning’s global spirit of unity is bound for worldwide success.
- Thursday, 23.09, 22:45
- Saturday, 25.09, 22:15
Millie Turner
In addition to tearing it up on TikTok with stripped down acoustic renditions, UK artist Millie Turner is wasting no time writing powerful tunes. Her 2021 album, “Eye of the Storm,” includes the title track with nearly 1 million plays. Impressive, especially since she’s just getting started.
- Saturday, 25.09, 20:20
Mind Enterprises
With remixes from Breakbot and Purple Disco Machine, and a collaboration with Moss Kena & The Knocks, Italo-disco project Mind Enterprises crafts beats bound to make you sweat. Step back into the 80’s with Mind Enterprises’ singles like “Idol.”
- Saturday, 25.09, 21:45
Red Moon
Having just released EP, “Phase 2:22,” (out via Universal Music) Norwegian-Swiss artist Red Moon is bringing fresh tunes to Reeperbahn. As Flaunt Magazine puts it, her songs are smooth, cinematic, and packed with emotion.
- Thursday, 23.09, 22:30
THALA
Labeled dream-pop by Wonderland Magazine, THALA’s recently dropped album “adolescence” (out via Born Losers) is channeling Stevie Nicks. Chill out to sun kissed guitar melodies while soaking in the latest from THALA.
- Thursday, 23.09, 20:30
- Saturday, 25.09, 18:45
The Hanged Man
On the scene since 2014 with debut EP, “First Quarter Moon,” Swedish group The Hanged Man’s latest 2020 release, “As the Tower Fell,” (out via Dubious Records) moves between psychedelic and dark drone-inspired beats. Their live show is sure to be a full on sonic experience.
- Thursday, 23.09, 16:15
- Friday, 24.09, 21:45
Weval
Arguably one of the biggest acts at Reeperbahn 2021, Weval’s 2019 release “The Weight,” (out via Kompakt) includes UK Music Video Award nominated track, “Someday.” Critically-acclaimed, Weval’s attention to detail allows them to shape shift and transcend electronic boundaries.
- Thursday, 23.09, 16:45
- Friday, 24.09, 21:30
- Saturday, 25.09, 22:10
WEZN
German group WEZN comes through with vocals reminiscent of Florence and the Machine. Although they haven’t yet released an EP or album, they’re deserving of a spot with impressive single drops.
- Wednesday, 22.09, 19:00
Cover Image: Lie Ning / Isabel Hayn
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