Known for their haunting melodies, raw lyrics, and cinematic visuals, the band opens up about artistic resurrection, vulnerability as power, and the transformative beauty found in facing the darkness.

Known for their haunting melodies, raw lyrics, and cinematic visuals, the band opens up about artistic resurrection, vulnerability as power, and the transformative beauty found in facing the darkness.
In this exclusive interview, the band reflects on their creative origins, touring life, emotional storytelling, and what they hope to leave behind on the Danube’s iconic stage.
Blending raw energy with meticulous craftsmanship, SFISTIKATED has carved out a sound that defies categorization. With their debut album Perpetual Motion, they’ve embraced a fragmented, genre-bending approach that mirrors the chaos and beauty of modern music-making.
HENGE isn’t just a band—it’s a cosmic movement. Blending hypnotic tribal rhythms, galactic synth textures, and extraterrestrial theatrics, these interstellar travelers have made it their mission to bring Earthlings together through the unifying power of Cosmic Dross.
Tramhaus isn’t here to follow the rulebook. Their music cuts through post-punk, noise rock, and indie with an uncompromising edge, constantly morphing with diverse influences. But beyond the chaos, there’s an ethos of trust, openness, and raw emotion. As they put it, “Don’t let the thing you love destroy you”—a sentiment that fuels both their intense songwriting process and the balancing act of life on the road. In this interview, the Rotterdam-based band reflects on their rapid rise, artistic philosophy, and why punk’s easy anger isn’t enough.
One of Europe’s fundamental programs supporting clubs and emerging talents, Liveurope, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. In connection with this, we talked to up-and-coming musicians from home and abroad, as well as the program’s founders.