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Song Of The Week – No Murder No Moustache – Wasted

Song Breakdown From The Artist

This is a big reflective song for me.  I like to try and write as authentically as I can and this is about how everything just feels so messed up and the 90’s “the future is going to be awesome” vibe that I grew up with hasn’t really come to anything.  I really did write a letter to the local government as a child, it was about how much dog sh*t was in our street.  I’m sure it had a picture I drew to go alongside it too.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0flM9qfY02jDjEezBstYB6?si=10faecd52a484801

Extra Info

Latest album As Everything Else Decays was released earlier this year, you can read more about it below.

“This is a more reflective and personal record than my last album. It’s still firmly rooted in Celtic punk, but I’ve dug deeper into myself to bring more authenticity, the same raw energy that people connect with at my live shows. I really wanted to capture that in the studio this time.”

https://open.spotify.com/album/0DXixXJkUxH1njzmwKe7lY?si=HlkcKfo-SQCJCtnKCE4RMg

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What Makes Rock Festivals Significant Cultural Gatherings

Rock festivals are not just concerts. They’re a temporary community. For a few days, identity, music and a shared experience collide.

Collective experience

Thousands of people reacting to the same sound and atmosphere at the same time creates a real sense of unity you can’t get from everyday listening.

https://open.spotify.com/track/7ppPZa3TRUSGKaks9wH7VT?si=60f38da21abd4706

Cultural milestones

They often reflect a set moment in time, capturing social attitudes, politics and generational identity all wrapped up in a single event. Even the same festival year upon year can feel very different.

https://open.spotify.com/track/7emVwhF4OMemAT65nbpuZO?si=0a31939010ca44c7

Discovery and diversity

Lineups for festivals often mix exciting new acts with legends of the music scene. Giving fans the chance to explore beyond what they already know but also what they love.

https://open.spotify.com/track/20I8RduZC2PWMWTDCZuuAN?si=953a494f07294466

Escape and atmosphere

A world is created with their own mud, noise, late nights and freedom from the day to day set routine. The setting itself (even if it is a soggy one) becomes part of the memory.

https://open.spotify.com/track/67vYdAAM3oGsEImCRfbtsF?si=7895b504af0448f6

Rock festivals matter because they turn music into something shared. You don’t just hear it but you feel, live and enjoy it with thousands of other like minded people.

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Puma Theory ‘Live at Farm Road Studios’ : EP Review

Introduction

Are you fed up of over-produced studio albums that take the soul out of rock and smash it up?

The latest EP from Puma Theory, Live at Farm Road Studios delivers a masterclass in honest and authentic energy. Proving that the band appreciates the real gig experience reaching their fans. They embrace the chaos of the stage and have created a record that values passion over digital enhancement. This album was engineered and mixed by Spencer Withey who has done a great job!

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I am of the opinion that a live record with high-energy beats a run of the mill over-produced studio album every time.

A prime example of this raw energy is on Hit & Run, an unrelenting track whose rapid pace is tailor-made for the stage. A live environment injects vulnerability into the vocals, gifting every word with extra emotional weight. Surprisingly the live instrumentation outshines the studio counterpart, especially the guitar. The solo in particular just feels more interesting.

https://open.spotify.com/track/7oYjyiJ960vBQecUkwbeQB?si=efa21f9965fb4af4

The EP also gives listeners a nibble at the taste of something completely new with Telephone man. It is driven by a commanding drum, and has a real driving force behind it. While I think it lacks that immediately recognisable riff in other songs on the EP, the expansive and expressive chorus makes up for that.

The instruments are pulled back slightly at one point and it really allows the vocals to take centre stage. Before launching into a well thought out and deliberate guitar section. I can’t help but think what would the studio version sound like, so guys PLEASE do one!

https://open.spotify.com/track/3jQZM8Bg6gMy7MQKEhTWMj?si=8c35c5f7781a4f1f

The transition from studio to live is an interesting hurdle, especially when as a reviewer I loved tracks like Foolish Boy so much previously. Having previously named the original studio version our song of the week (Check it out here) it means our bar was set incredibly high.

It does mean however that comparing the two is almost unfair, the opening riff starts with less intensity. That does however get turned up a notch or three by the time it gets going. The depth feels slightly diminished, I believe to a drop in the fuzz levels. What it is though I imagine is a true representation of a live show, and if I heard it live I suspect I’d be blown away.

https://open.spotify.com/track/4c97wCJ5uTPOn4iIoq74NG?si=fe9fbc3fc0d84862

So we have just talked about an example of the studio version outshining the live version. But what one song that balances the studio essence with onstage energy is Sobering Lights. It for me stands out as the most successful translation on the EP. Puma Theory manage to maintain that low hum from the original while adding live nuances.

Fitting what I believe is a tamborine between drum beats showcases how live tracks can uniquely differentiate themselves. Clear backing vocals and a higher pitched vocal delivery actually improves on the original. The extended into acknowledges that no band immediately jumps into a song on stage too.

https://open.spotify.com/track/33NHPi7qlXCDA5YIA5rPDc?si=372729b89ba64bd1

It is safe to say I am very much looking forward to the expansive body of work the band are going to be putting out later this year!

79/100

All rights to the songs used in this review are retained by Puma Theory. This site claims no rights over them. All images were provided by Puma Theory.

Set Review: The Power Station – “The Power Station” (Deluxe Edition)

In 1985, rock and pop music supergroup The Power Station released its debut album.

http://aeschtunes.com/2026/05/14/set-review-the-power-station-the-power-station-deluxe-edition/

#Music, #MusicReview, #ThePowerStation, #80s, #80sMusic, #1980s, #1980sMusic, #PopMusic, #RockMusic, #AeschTunes

New review: https://revivalrecords.co.uk/2026/05/14/the-len-price-3-misty-medway-magick/

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Under The Radar – Blood Lament

Less than 1,000 monthly listeners. More than 1,000 reasons to listen.

How did you come up with your name?

The name comes from my personal love of vampires. If I could be any mythical creature, I would absolutely be a vampire haha. It becomes a double entendre within my music with regards to a vampiric yearning for blood (as Lament refers to a general yearning) in the mythical sense and a yearning for blood in the sense of revenge as that is something I often write about.

Where are you from?

I am based in Sheffield but born and bred in the North East!

What genre would you class your music as?

Metalcore/Emo/Electronicore

For Fans Of?

Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Poppy

Where can people connect with you?

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What is your latest release?

Authority is a personal depiction of my experience in an abusive relationship. Detailing the effects it had on me after the relationship and during.

I reference ‘Adam and Eve’ in relation to how women are often used as a scapegoat within domestic violence and that despite everything I went through, I was still blamed for his actions by his friends and family.

It is ultimately an attempt to regain my own ‘authority’ over myself and letting go of the control he had over me while we were together.

https://open.spotify.com/track/3AM7cudDYBO94HfapVsjZk?si=9757e6e8caa74e73

What are the other songs you would recommend to new listeners?

Fun upbeat song protesting the way governments cause division between lower classes and keep us out of creative careers.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1yUaUOa0Anz00y9IQ6E38c?si=c03362e4dcec4ab2

My first song, wrote most of it when I was 16. It is about the unfortunate relationship I had with my biological father.

https://open.spotify.com/track/39K0aKGmj2ztTJQQJ1Qdc7?si=6946706e528d4190

What is the song you’re most proud of?

Father! I wrote a lot of it when I was very young and the whole situation was very fresh to me. It was the first song I was certain I needed to have recorded and released after years of uncertainty. It was recorded before I even had come up with a stage name for myself and it comes from an extremely vulnerable place.

When can we expect some new music?

Within the next few months! I have two songs written and ready to be recorded as soon as I can get into the studio!

Who would be your dream collaboration?

I would LOVE to collaborate with Jonathan Davis of KoRn, my lyrics are very inspired by his, as a teenager I took so much inspiration from his ability to be vulnerable and describe the nitty gritty of reality, something I’ve taken into my own lyricism.

What is the bands goal for the next 12 months?

As I’m coming on to my third ever gig, it would be incredible to build up my stage presence and release as much music as possible! Confidence and many more tunes are ultimately the goal.

What is your message to new listeners?

If you need a good cry and some brutal relatability, Blood Lament is what you’re looking for.

All rights to the songs used on this post are retained by the band in question. This site claims no rights over them. All images were provided by the band and taken by Konjrstudios.

Juli Deák – Brisk https://freq.org.uk/reviews/juli-deak-brisk/ Recorded at the Church Of The Immaculate Conception in Budapest, this suite of pieces fuses circular breathing techniques, intense rhythmic attack and percussive textures into a whole that flickers across light and dark as if watching a projector film of seabirds at play. #flute #musicreview

Let Spin – I Am Alienhttps://freq.org.uk/reviews/let-spin-i-am-alien/ lulling you into calmer waters after the frantic pace of the preceding tracks. Once again Let Spin show how much life there is in this #postjazz world, twisting the vaguely familiar into new and compelling shapes. #musicreview

The Stargazer’s Assistant – Modular Fields https://freq.org.uk/reviews/the-stargazers-assistant-modular-fields/ ...hiccuping hypnotics and slivering interchange shot through with darkened instabilities. A heady otherness The Stargazer’s Assistant have been worshipping from the get-go, imbued with ghostly burrs and vocalising vapour, spidering into a noisy abstractive rub. #modular #electronica #musicreview

Song Of The Week – ISTA – Gods In Heat

6 Piece band ISTA are a force to be reckoned with! Since 2019 they have been bringing groove laden psych rock, infused with delicious riffs. Our song of the week is their track Gods In Heat, check it out below!

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https://open.spotify.com/track/7kvKANtE4fTYBIHanScaWV?si=4e9593f827e84b48

Song Background Info From The Band

“While making a demo for another song idea, an iteration of the main riff for what would become “Gods In Heat” just came out when I switched to bass and tested the input signal.

It was really just what my body felt like expressing in the moment as I prepared to record the bass part and test the volume. It was fun to play and it caught my attention so I experimented with a few versions, recorded a quick voice memo, and then continued my process with the aforementioned demo.

Nothing came of the other song I was working on but after a day or so, I remembered the other riff I briefly wrote on bass and felt excited when imagining recording it with fuzz guitar and picturing the drum rhythm that could accompany it.

Once the structure was in place, we leaned into surprise and contrast. I wrote the lyrics and harmony parts with the voices in mind (sung by Diona, Chloe & Theadora), then brought everyone together to track the three-part harmonies and so forth.

Lyrically, Gods in Heat is about shaking the listener awake to the intensity, splendor, stillness, chaos, and vastness of existence — a kind of cosmic recognition.”

New Album

ISTA just released new album “In Sound To All” give it a listen below!

https://open.spotify.com/album/7GgVRL2zETcwjtajhCS1yH?si=4M2Cs-1KTqSc2huncZgJCA

All rights to the songs in this post are retained by ISTA. This site claims no rights over them. All images provided by ISTA and taken by Bob Greco.

Gnod / Vanishing (live at Strange Brew) https://freq.org.uk/reviews/gnod-vanishing-2026/ @REEL They don’t let the intensity dip; they just hurl themselves at their instruments and search for each others’ groove. They find it, and then they keep going. We want them to. People in the audience are finding their inner head-banger. #livemusic #musicreview

Wartel / Landæus / Wartel Collins / Wartel – Celebrating Live https://freq.org.uk/reviews/wartel-celebrating-live/ Between them they bring a wealth of experience in the free improv scene, but the first effort for this line-up is a forty-six minute journey through relationships that go beyond the professional and somehow manifest into something magical. #jazz #improv #musicreview

Bhajan Bhoy – Meditations https://freq.org.uk/reviews/bhajan-bhoy-meditations/ These pieces are meant for immersive listening rather than dancing; Saggar calls them prayers, tying their purpose into the meaning of bhajan, the Sanskrit term for a devotional song. More spiritual practice than entertainment, it’s only right that the album is listened to and judged as such. #meditation #musicreview

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Kenny Wheeler Sextet – What Was https://freq.org.uk/reviews/kenny-wheeler-sextet-what-was/ ...an album that sees the light after thirty years and not before time, Kenny perhaps at the peak of his later and smoother era, playing with friends and concocting a session that is well remembered by all those involved.
#jazz #sextet #musicreview

Judging By The Cover: Vol – 37

This is the series where we give you an abstract description of some of the most famous rock and metal album’s art! See the description below and try to see if you can figure out what we are describing… Let us know what it is in the comments!

Album Art Description

We have a close up of a pair of jeans. The image is in black and white with the band name and album name in red writing.

Previous Weeks Answer

https://open.spotify.com/album/0PMasrHdpaoIRuHuhHp72O?si=SORBVbccS0OiDDJsLDNJCg

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From The Archives: The Beatles – Rubber Soul

This is “From The Archives” a feature where we take a trip back to a previous decade and discuss an album! We will talk about highlight tracks that should not be missed. As well as reasons why we think the album was so influential and successful.

The Album Breakdown

When this album came out in 1965 it was a real turning point for The Beatles. Moving slightly away from their pop sound and toward a more cohesive and mature style.

Lyrically the band look inwards on themselves, with personal themes and folk influences can really be heard. It wasn’t so much about monster hits and more about the entire album.

The record showed that mainstream and growth as artists was possible at the same time. This influences countless bands to were to follow.

Highlight Tracks

A track which oozes confidence, and shows right off the bat how much the band had progressed. With an attitude laden bassline, they somehow still maintained that catchy and accessible feel.

https://open.spotify.com/track/06ypiqmILMdVeaiErMFA91?si=262b7996caad4b11

This is much more stripped back and atmospheric, it stars new sounds and textures that the band had previously not played with. It feels really intimate, adding depth to the album. The storytelling theme would be something they continued to return to.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1H7gMYGykdtwZOV6s1N0by?si=7bb6d2e9146348aa

If you are looking for the most reflective moment on the album then this is it. A song built around memory and emotion. The balance between lyrics and melody is as if they tested them on a scale. This is one of the band most recognised songs. For good reason.

https://open.spotify.com/track/3KfbEIOC7YIv90FIfNSZpo?si=3c547f4056dc486a

Other Notable Albums From The Band

Revolver

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band

Abbey Road

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A-Z Of Rock: K Part 2

Welcome to our weekly alphabet themed rock post! In this post we will talk about a specific letter of the alphabet and associate it with all things rock music!

This will include a band with that letter, a song as well as a rocker. There is an accompanying playlist so that the selected songs can be enjoyed! Click the Spotify link below and remember to save it!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UaiYzt8Sgc0N5Ee5aTXUr?si=254bb0a2d02f4ddb

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So this is a band that some of you will not know. And that is kind of the point. I first saw them in a small tent at Download Festival around 10 years ago and was hooked! They went on a massive hiatus and are now back again. Not every great band has to be known by tonnes of people. With great vocals, tight guitar and impressive drumming, I think you’re going to like these guys.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2IEaDNLFI3RwxwUjL8k737?si=8ca451a11a4448cd

Song

Babymetal have this odd thing about them where I hate their own songs, but I LOVE their featuring efforts. This is probably the pick of the bunch with Bring Me The Horizon. PS please please please dont bring the rain again for this years festival season!

https://open.spotify.com/track/7CAbF0By0Fpnbiu6Xn5ZF7?si=666c7fef0a1f4232

Rocker

This time we are focusing on the legendary drummer Keith Moon! His work with The Who is probably some of the best drumming there has been. This song in particular reminded me of him and his prowess so please enjoy!

https://open.spotify.com/track/0M5VXinuVGeuyMT0AyooZK?si=ddaddc106c274059

Did you really enjoy a Band/Song/Rocker in this post? Let us know in the comments!

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Glaciers & One Last Hail Mary: The Dreamy Sounds Of Sandro Bevilaqua

Introduction

Sandro Bevilaqua is back with a double helping of goodness for your soul. Glaciers & One Last Hail Mary are easy to sink into, and showcase his warm, welcoming style but in different ways.

With comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Thom Yorke, the sky is the limit for Sandro. We previously featured his song Red from debut EP Lila, as our song of the week so that is well worth a read and listen too!

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Review

Glaciers

Glaciers opens with a sense of real expansiveness that instantly pulls you into it’s dreamy orbit. It is enough for me to ignore the sound I can’t fully identify and I do not really enjoy. You could argue it pumps up the intrigue in the track though.

Vocals and drums arrive together like the perfect pair, creating a relaxed tone. Think relaxing in the Spanish summer sun, or quietly people watching in a coffee shop. The slower pace of the drums and occasional crashing of the cymbal help maintain that calm and blissful feel.

One of the strongest moments comes during the softer vocal section, accompanied only by acoustic guitar. It gives room for the track to breathe before smoothly transitioning back into the wider arrangement. Lines like “Loving was never easy, for anyone” carry a real understated emotional weight that fits the dreamy nature of the track perfectly.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5cDQ7xqyylOpt4fgTZIavH?si=d8371313612145fe

One Last Hail Mary

One Last Hail Mary feels even richer instrumentally, with a sound that I believe is a keyboard running throughout. But I could be wrong. Before the vocals enter, there is teasing from the guitar that is interesting, but more importantly well done. Once those vocals chime in they feel richer, more layered and supported beautifully by the guitar. Filling the track without ever feeling overcrowded.

I compare Sandro’s music to a chocolate bar. You probably only originally intend on taking a small amount, but before long you have consumed the entire thing. With a massive smile on your face and feeling infinitely happier for doing so.

His song writing and vocal style are done in such a way that means the music is effortless to listen to and really easy to lose yourself in. One Last Hail Mary also has this strong Folk/Indie vibe to it that gives it massive crossover appeal. Fans of Mumford & Sons for example are going to love this.

https://open.spotify.com/track/6CiydSgLDxAq2x9jdmmopa?si=af50e9fb7cc941ed

81/100

All rights to the songs in this review are retained by Sandro Bevilaqua. This site claims no rights over them. All images were provided by Sandro Bevilaqua.

365 Day Posting Streak!

We hit a rather remarkable milestone today! 365 days, that’s right an entire year of posting every single day. We have a variety of posts to enjoy, but still committing to at least 1 post a day has been a lot of work!

So hopefully you have been enjoying what we have been producing.

What is clear though is that this level of output cannot continue as it has, we are exhausted so you might see the occasional day where we don’t post.

However our continued commitment to this site, to bringing you the best new rock will not reduce! Thank you to everyone who has been reading our posts this past year. We could not do this without you.

Song Of The Week – God Save Ayesha – Sweet Relief Of The Forbidden Sleep

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https://open.spotify.com/track/319j0c1iGVgnWmneDwjyzP?si=2a21349b20244a5b

Song Background

This song explores the tension between escape and accountability—the desire for rest, numbness, or “forbidden sleep,” and the quiet guilt that follows it. The lyrics move through cycles of relief and self-questioning, where comfort is found in things that also distance the narrator from light, clarity, or purpose. Dreams become a place of confrontation rather than refuge, while waking life feels haunted by what’s been avoided.

The repetition of “I never wait for the flame / for the fame” rejects ambition or spectacle, focusing instead on inner consequence: blame, pain, and the weight of personal choice. Images of wine, smoke, and silence suggest self-imposed blindness—temporary relief that deepens despair rather than resolving it.

Inspired by themes of existential dread, withdrawal, and late-night introspection, the song sits in a space where exhaustion meets awareness. It’s about speaking into the void, acknowledging finiteness in the face of eternity, and accepting that some suffering isn’t inflicted from outside—it grows quietly within.

Album Info

Full album available to listen to now!

https://open.spotify.com/album/3C9a5SLF5a2zJADNbChx6i?si=BYkRs_PnR2-1_O3_m_kolA

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Captain Mantell Miracle Mojo

I Captain Mantell tornano con “Miracle Mojo”, singolo d’apertura del nuovo LP Miracle Mojo or Not.
Nella recensione racconto la doppia identità del brano: abbastanza diretto da funzionare subito, ma già pieno di segnali che rimandano a un disco più ampio, meno prevedibile e più sfaccettato.
Il singolo è disponibile sulle piattaforme digitali.
Leggi la recensione completa su IYEzine.
#CaptainMantell #MiracleMojo #MiracleMojoOrNot #MusicReview #NewMusic #IYEzine #MusicaIndie #RecensioneMusicaleI Captain Mantell tornano con “Miracle Mojo”, singolo d’apertura del nuovo LP Miracle Mojo or Not.
Nella recensione racconto la doppia identità del brano: abbastanza diretto da funzionare subito, ma già pieno di segnali che rimandano a un disco più ampio, meno prevedibile e più sfaccettato.
Il singolo è disponibile sulle piattaforme digitali.
Leggi la recensione completa su IYEzine.

#CaptainMantell #MiracleMojo #MiracleMojoOrNot #MusicReview #NewMusic #IYEzine #MusicaIndie #RecensioneMusicale

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Under The Radar – The Corvids

Less than 1,000 monthly listeners. More than 1,000 reasons to listen.

How did you come up with the bands name?

We came up with the band name at an early stage, we were caught up in the thought of ‘we need something that we can link a theme to, birds?’ – Hence why we always had the EP title ‘wings’ in the locker. 

Where are you from?

We come from Leeds.

What genre would you class your music as?

Alt-rock, indie rock

For Fans Of?

We get compared to early Radiohead, but a lot of the songwriting and melodic influence (especially on the newer, unreleased music) comes from artists like Ben Howard.

Where can people connect with you?

• Spotify
• Instagram
• TikTok

You can also check our their website!

What is your latest release?

Our debut EP ‘wings’ is out on the 20th March, this is a collection of some of our favourite work so far, old and new, and we can’t wait to share it with the world.

‘Wings’ dips into themes of longing, regret, and remorse, featuring a collection of songs that weren’t written with the intention of ever being heard – old notes that I had scribbled down at a time where something had hit me right between the eyes, or poems that I’d write where I felt like something was missing or wrong. I think that comes across in this EP, and I had a gut feeling that it might become relatable for people who have shared all the same emotions with me.

What are the three songs you would recommend to new listeners?

I’d say for a solid start for our music as a listener, I’d tune into newer tracks like ‘Tattoo On My Chest’ and ‘Shoot Your Gun’, I think these two songs contrast in a way where it gives you the best of both worlds – people seem to still love ‘Aurelia’, too, an easy listen.

https://open.spotify.com/track/649XpoSnMuBcMCpdq92oka?si=8f1a94b22d2849b5

https://open.spotify.com/track/3PhJYSf0391KUPHl750yMT?si=3aa3ce25f8714521

https://open.spotify.com/track/0YD9KSAlDmHuF7ivMBBVLS?si=1b61a067ad0c42bb

Who would be your dream collaboration?

Our dream live collaboration would have to be Keo, they’re a breath of fresh air in the scene, a band who we admire.

What is the bands goal for the next 12 months?

Our goal for the next 12 months is to establish our own strong community, people who can lean on us, people who strive to come and see us play, that’s what it’s all about!

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Poetry and music from the film ‘Wings of Desire’ (Der Himmel uber Berlin)

One of my favourite films of all time is the Wim Wenders film The Wings of Desire known in German as Der Himmel uber Berlin. It won the Best Film at Cannes in 1987.

Some of the magic  of this film comes from the music (Nick Cave, U2), the acting (Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin) and also from the poetry (Peter Handke) which is scattered throughout the film. The German poet Peter Handke is responsible for some of this evocative poetry, which is haunting and stays with you, lulling you into a dreamy state between sleep and waking.

I have never found German to be particularly pleasing to the ear, but this film made me hear the beauty in the language. Here are some of Peter Handke’s poems from the film along with excerpts from the film. I hope you enjoy them and are inspired to watch the entire film, Wings of Desire is a masterpiece.

Song of Childhood By Peter Handke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BpY6I9ZR3A

When the child was a child
It walked with its arms swinging,
wanted the brook to be a river,
the river to be a torrent,
and this puddle to be the sea.

When the child was a child,
it didn’t know that it was a child,
everything was soulful,
and all souls were one.

When the child was a child,
it had no opinion about anything,
had no habits,
it often sat cross-legged,
took off running,
had a cowlick in its hair,
and made no faces when photographed.

When the child was a child,
It was the time for these questions:
Why am I me, and why not you?
Why am I here, and why not there?
When did time begin, and where does space end?
Is life under the sun not just a dream?
Is what I see and hear and smell
not just an illusion of a world before the world?
Given the facts of evil and people.
does evil really exist?
How can it be that I, who I am,
didn’t exist before I came to be,
and that, someday, I, who I am,
will no longer be who I am?

When the child was a child,
It choked on spinach, on peas, on rice pudding,
and on steamed cauliflower,
and eats all of those now, and not just because it has to.

When the child was a child,
it awoke once in a strange bed,
and now does so again and again.
Many people, then, seemed beautiful,
and now only a few do, by sheer luck.

It had visualized a clear image of Paradise,
and now can at most guess,
could not conceive of nothingness,
and shudders today at the thought.

When the child was a child,
It played with enthusiasm,
and, now, has just as much excitement as then,
but only when it concerns its work.

When the child was a child,
It was enough for it to eat an apple, … bread,
And so it is even now.

When the child was a child,
Berries filled its hand as only berries do,
and do even now,
Fresh walnuts made its tongue raw,
and do even now,
it had, on every mountaintop,
the longing for a higher mountain yet,
and in every city,
the longing for an even greater city,
and that is still so,
It reached for cherries in topmost branches of trees
with an elation it still has today,
has a shyness in front of strangers,
and has that even now.
It awaited the first snow,
And waits that way even now.

When the child was a child,
It threw a stick like a lance against a tree,
And it quivers there still today.

Motorcycle Accident – Wings of Desire

Bruno Ganz plays a lonely angel who roams the streets of Berlin and provides comfort to mortals in need. In this scene, he materialises on the street to attend a motorcycle accident and remind a dying man of the eternal memories in his psyche, and perhaps of collective memories. These are beautiful moments, sublime voices and images.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bZXO_xmnJc

Wings of Desire – Music by U2 and Nick Cave

Wim Wenders, the film’s director, is known for using evocative music in film as well. He famously used Nick Cave the Bad Seeds in a scene of the film (the band were living in Berlin at the time). U2 also recorded one of their most underrated songs ‘Faraway (So Close) for the film as well. For the band themselves, this song has still remained a solid favourite and a classic and yet is still one of the lesser known U2 songs of the 80’s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPf6SWcENWo

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Album Review: The Art Of Noise – “(Who’s Afraid Of?) The Art of Noise!”

The Art Of Noise released its debut album, (Who’s Afraid Of?) The Art of Noise! on June 19, 1984. While the album only managed to peak at number 85 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart, it’s gone on to become a classic avant-garde synthpop release.

http://aeschtunes.com/2026/05/05/album-review-the-art-of-noise-whos-afraid-of-the-art-of-noise/

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Coup Dur – The English Want… Coup Dur https://freq.org.uk/reviews/coup-dur-english/ Everything about this nineteen-minute selection is indeed just a joy — from the neat inviting 10” vinyl presentation right down to the deep hooks embedded in its actual grooves. #indiepop #musicreview

A Lilac Decline – Eternity Bores Me https://freq.org.uk/reviews/lilac-eternity/ Whilst the somewhat murky mix and generally unhurried pacing dissuade instant gratification, the slow burn approach of Eternity Bores Me will reward those already in thrall to the consistently reliable micro-scene from which it comfortingly emanates. #musicreview

Guttersnipe – Extinction Burst! https://freq.org.uk/reviews/guttersnipe-extinction-burst/ @REEL "...like other ‘#noiserock bands but also strangely unlike most of them in that, even at this early stage, it felt like every note was deliberate. If it sounded like an unGodly accident then that was exactly how it was supposed to sound. These freaks could play; there might even be some kind of score". #musicreview