Labasheeda + KissKa

LABASHEEDA [Art Punk, Amsterdam]Labasheeda is an idiosyncratic rocktrio from Amsterdam. The band is know for its dynamic and intense shows. Labasheeda’s music has a penchant for concise, stripped down melodies, and quick switches from spacious bass lines and drums to heavy, rousing or sometimes epic guitar driven songs. The unorthodox use of violin, the often deviating time signatures and Saskia van der Giessen’s distinctive voice give the band its unique sound. KISSKA [Alternative Rock / V-Kei, Dresden]Kisska is loud, raw and hard to ignore. Somewhere between alternative rock, punk and post-hardcore, they create a sound that’s both driving and memorable. Driving riffs, catchy hooks and an energy that comes across unfiltered on stage. The fledgling Dresden-based band only found their current form last autumn – since then, they’ve been fine-tuning, experimenting and, above all, ramping things up. Kisska stand for uncompromising live performances, eye-catching outfits and songs that are as catchy as they are unpredictable. Amidst distorted guitars and powerful drums, lyrics emerge that are by turns direct, playful and often a little kinky. In short: Kisska make music that isn’t just meant to be heard, but to be felt.