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If the headphone concept for the asphalt concerts at the Schwanenspiegel hadn’t already been established for six years, we would have had to invent it for this band: Almost Twins and the Seebühne – it’s a match made in heaven! The band from Leipzig is known for melancholic, introspective songs, gentle synth pads, warm Wurlitzer patterns and dreamy saxophone and clarinet lines. Their atmospheric sound exudes tranquillity and the lightness of the moment. Originally founded by singer and guitarist Max Grüner as a solo project, in his search for sonic expansion he found, in Laurenz Welten (saxophone, clarinet), Valentin Mühlberger (Wurlitzer, synth), Arne Imig (bass) and Raphael Schuster (drums), a bond so close it’s almost like twins – a connection that gave the band its name and is clearly felt on stage. This relatively young act, now already highly regarded on the German indie scene, has already produced two albums – »Hands\/Trees« (2024) and »Visions« (2026), completed several nationwide tours, played at various festivals and was nominated for the German Pop Culture Award in 2025 for their music video for »Puppeteer«.<\/p>\n

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»»The organic sounds convey a melancholic calm with a hint of spring«<\/span>
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Max Grüner: vocals, guitar
Laurenz Welten: saxophone, clarinet
Valentin Mühlberger: Wurlitzer, synth
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