On a warm summer day in Croatia, I read an article about Axel Hacke’s book ‘Über die Heiterkeit in schwierigen Zeiten’. Somehow, it quietly stayed with me and slowly turned into a question: what does serenity actually sound like in music? Over the last two years, that question became our new album ‘On Serenity’. This newsletter is a little glimpse into that journey: the story behind the album, our first ever vinyl, a special pre-listen and a few thoughts that slowly connected some dots for me along the way. Maybe for you too.

A new home, a new studio and new songs slowly finding their way into the world. Moving places made me think about the stories that remain in the walls of a room. But also the ones time quietly erases. This newsletter is a small reflection on the things we know, the things we forget and why caring might matter more than we think. Inside you’ll find a lingering book, a beautiful piano album about forgetting, the seabirds we try not to lose through our own label and a song that reminds me we may not need more. Only a world worth caring for.

Like in previous years, we’ve decided to keep following the call of excitement. Where there’s excitement, there’s energy. That’s what this newsletter is about: the power of that energy. And it turns out: excitement is contagious. We ride the wave of joy you’ve given us — with a new single (Somehow Someday), our label that supports birds (yes, really), and a shot at playing Gurtenfestival (again!). Plus: the happiest French birthday song we’ve ever heard. So buckle up, hit play, and if you haven’t voted yet… well, now’s the time!