Tropikel Ltd.

In the artist's words:

Tropikel Ltd. deliver impulsive synth-pop sounds. Inspired by the sound of the 80's, they create a sound aesthetic with authentic synth-pop, hi-NRG & Italo disco references and a contemporary twist - sometimes very driving, sometimes very tender.their songs tell of the burning feelings of physical and emotional attraction.

With a sense of lightness and under constant bombardment from Cupid, they speed through a world that spins faster than any car tire, with songs such as "Puls 1000", "Immer Sommer", "Achtung Fragile", "Tempo" and "Kreislauf", among others, the three-piece band has already collected over 20 million Spotify streams.

With the EPs "Achtung Fragile" and "Quality", "TropikelLtd." have established themselves as an independent voice in the German pop landscape.

Frequently asked questions about Tropikel Ltd.

1. who is behind Tropikel Ltd.

Behind Tropikel Ltd. are three Berlin musicians known by their stage names Lolo Highspeed, Boy am Himmel and Bruno Bigtime. The trio has its origins in the Berlin cultural scene and was re-founded with fresh energy after an enforced break (their studio in Neukölln had to make way for a clothing store).

2. what are Tropikel Ltd's best-known songs?

Tropikel Ltd.'s best-known songs include Immer Sommer, Puls 1000 (both feat. futurebae), Achtung Fragile and Tempo (feat. dissy and Moat). Together, these tracks already have over 20 million Spotify streams and demonstrate the trio's musical range.

3. what do Tropikel Ltd. write about in their lyrics?

The lyrics of Tropikel Ltd. mainly revolve around love, romance, lightness and the emotional highs and lows of everyday life in a world that seems to be spinning faster and faster. Lorenz and Felix write the songs themselves, drawing on personal experiences, moods and impressions, without each song being a pure autobiography. Their original metaphors, spiced with a pinch of humor and irony, are a stylistic trademark. Irony is not an end in itself for Tropikel Ltd. but a means of expressing looseness and creating genuine closeness to the listener.

4. how did the sound of Tropikel Ltd. come about?

According to band member Lorenz, the musical direction of Tropikel Ltd. developed significantly during the Corona pandemic. At that time, he was intensively involved with the music of the 80s and decided to try out this sound, dragging Felix and Bruno along with him. However, it was important to the band that it should not be a dark 80s sound like Depeche Mode, but something energetic and positive. The decisive twist was the combination with contemporary rap influences: According to the band, the combination of "forty years old and cutting-edge at the same time" is exactly what makes their sound so distinctive. Each member brings a different musical background to the table, which is what makes the eclectic character of their music possible in the first place.

5. have Tropikel Ltd. already played as an opening act?

Yes, Tropikel Ltd. gained important stage experience as the opening act for Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys, one of the most successful German-speaking bands in the retro-pop segment. This early experience in front of large audiences had a lasting impact on the band and contributed to their current stage presence.