Singer-Songwriter Max Berend in a portrait picture. Sitting on a chair with a big smile and his red beanie on his lap. The joy in this picture represents the serenity in his melancholic folk pop music. Singer-Songwriter Max Berend in a portrait picture. Sitting on a chair with a big smile and his red beanie on his lap. The joy in this picture represents the serenity in his melancholic folk pop music.

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Singer-songwriter Max Berend on stage wearing his typical red beanie. The picture shows a deep focus on his guitar playing.
Folk-Pop artist Max Berend on stage at the Stäcketöri Freiluft Festival with his band. A shining picture with lots of joy and enthusiasm.
A picture of Max Berend playing outside at a lake in Sweden. His music is inspired by nature.
Singer-Songwriter Max Berend in his studio
This picture shows Andri Weber. He is the drummer of Max Berend. With a big smile he plays the drums. A joyful picture of a drummer making music.
This picture shows singer-songwriter Max Berend and his band as well as the inclusive Tabula Musica Orchestra. Together they performed three shows throughout Switzerland in order to demonstrate that inclusion can be a normality on and besides the stage. The topic of belonging is key for the folk-pop music Max Berend makes.
A black and white picture of the singer-songwriter Max Berend. He smiles towards the audience. He wears a beach shirt and a red beanie.
Max Berend watching the sunset on a boat in Frisland, the Netherlands. A silhouette of a village in the background. This picture illustrates the feeling of serenity in his music.

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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 beach of Bergen an Zee. One of Max Berend's favourite places. Here you see the typical beach houses with red and white doors. Illustrating the beauty in simplicity.
Max Berend sitting at Lake Constance observing the birds. A calm and easy setting. You can see him wearing his typical red beanie. The picture illustrates calmness.
The beach of Bergen an Zee. One of Max Berend's favourite places. Here you see the typical beach houses with red and white doors. Illustrating the beauty in simplicity.
The Eurasian Pygmy Owl in the scope. An observation Max Berend made with his birdwatching friend Byron McGaw in Switzerland. His discovery of the week.
Acoustic Pop Artist Max Berend in concert at the ONO Theatre in Berne. The first show of his latest Poesiealbum Tour.

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!

March 2, 2025
Photography of the sunset in Frisland, the Netherlands. A calm lake and a silhouette of trees in the background. A scarlet sky and a sun in the distance. An inspiration of Max Berend's songwriting.
Max Berend in a black and white picture playing guitar at the Kulturplatz Davos - his hometown.
Max Berend watching the sunset on a boat in Frisland, the Netherlands. A silhouette of a village in the background. This picture illustrates the feeling of serenity in his music.
A kingfisher sitting on a post at lake constance. The Swiss mountains in the background. Birdwatching is a passion of Max Berend.

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.”

February 9, 2025
This image shows two goldfinches. This image illustrates Max Berend's passion of birdwatching. The birds and nature inspire his folk-pop songs.
Singer-Songwriter Max Berend in his studio
A picture of Max Berend playing outside at a lake in Sweden. His music is inspired by nature.

Let’s start the journey

Hi, I am Max. Here comes the part of this music adventure that is not very easy for me yet, but I would love to learn: Sharing more about me and my music. I will be writing regular pieces about things such as music (obviously),  birds I have observed, the “gherkin question” when making a sandwich, the reason I love surfing even though I am not good at it and whatever else comes to my mind. Like a little travel diary. Maybe I can give you some inspiration or even put a smile on your face. Subscribe and I hope you enjoy it.

January 24, 2025

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Max Berend together with the inclusive Tabula Musica Orchestra in the BeJazz Club in Berne, Switzerland. Together with the Orchestra he performed his EP release tour
Together with photographer Maximilian Lederer, Max Berend went back to his past to search for the future. He discovered his longing for togetherness in his folk-pop music. This image illustrates this melancholic feeling. The sunlight touching the curtains. You can only see the shadow, when you find the light.