Basel-based artist Gustav Gurke spreads his sonic vision across ten tracks. Admittedly, it’s not particularly complex; after one or two songs, you’ve probably got the hang of it. Straightforward synth-soaked pop compositions merge with the quirky poetry of German indie bands in the tradition of Tocotronic or Die Sterne. These are observations of everyday life, cleverly written with a pinch of satirical sharpness.
Somewhere between pop and 80s flair, Gustav Gurke often finds a melancholic, wistful core. A sound we know from artists like Drangsal or Betterov—or, to invoke a legend, Falco. Just a little more kitschy.