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Every now and then Max Berend writes about his experiences on his musical journey. Dive into his diary and discover the stories behind the songs, the latest birds he has observed and other exclusive content from the singer-songwriters life.
The gherkin question
This time, the story starts — like so many great ones — with a sandwich and a simple question at a kiosk in St. Gallen. I write about taste: how it shapes what we love, how easily we doubt it, and how one kind voice in the crowd reminded me that our choices belong. There’s also a podcast that made me pause and a new song „Fishing at Little Bay“ swimming your way on May 9th. It’s gentle instrumental inspired by stillness, presence, and waiting for the right fish, wave, or feeling to come along. If you’ve ever wondered whether your taste belongs — this one’s for you. See you at the kiosk.
Simple and beautiful
I am often asked: “What kind of music do you play?” The answer should be simple, but my mind races. Pop, folk, jazz, soul – so many styles, I love them all and they all influence me in some way, but where do I fit in? I could name similar artists, but what if I’m wrong? My music is a reflection of how I see the world, shaped by experiences and influences. So how do I explain it? And why does it matter? Birdwatching surprisingly helped me find my answer. How did that happen? And how did a song by Amistat inspire me. I tell you more about it in this newsletter. Enjoy the read!
It’s all part of the adventure
Do you know that feeling? When you have it all planned out, everything seems under control and you think: “What could possibly go wrong?” Then, of course, life happens. And the plans can be used as scrap paper for the journey ahead. That’s how my 2025 started. In the end, it all worked out fine. But it got me thinking about how to do things in general. How to get serious about something without losing the joy of doing it. So let’s start my first newsletter with a quote that inspired me to find my own approach: “It’s all part of the adventure.”

