Kafvka

In the organizer's words:

A soundtrack for the abyss - and new beginnings.

In the midst of a global crisis, growing social injustice and inner turmoil, KAFVKA are back with their most personal and politically charged album to date. "KAPUTT" is the Berlin band's fourth studio album - and it bears its title with full intent. It's not just about social wreckage, but also about personal ruptures, depression, powerlessness - and the courage to draw new strength from it.

From a fist to an open wound

Compared to previous releases, the slogans take a back seat, leaving room for personal struggles and emotional depth. In songs such as "Danke nein ja bitte sehr", "Symptom" and "Wie aus Stein", singer Jonas Kakoschke deals with his own depression and reflects on the connection between personal suffering and social pressure. It's about repression and being overwhelmed - but also about the faint hope that change is possible.

Sound between punk, pop & protest

Musically, "KAPUTT" is more multifaceted than ever: a raw mixture of autotune rap, walls of guitars, punk attitude, technoid beats and even pop vibes. The album was developed in analog jam sessions after the pandemic - which is evident in its spontaneity and dynamism. Despite all the anger, there is always room for irony, lightness and catchy tunes.

Clear stance, strong images

Whether it's the anti-materialistic song "Millionen" with the line "We want billions for billions instead of billionaires", the gentrification criticism track "Wo sollen wir wohnen" or the moshpit-ready anthem "Wie lange noch bis " - KAFVKA remain combative, aggressive and yet accessible. Their strength: content is never packaged dogmatically, but emotionally.

Activism as DNA

The band - now a permanent fixture in the German-language music scene - has shaped itself over the years through activism and attitude. Kakoschke's involvement with SEEBRÜCKE is just one example of how strongly political work has influenced KAFVKA's sound and message.

A status quo - not an end point

With "Underrated Forever", a feature with PTK and Roger Rekless, KAFVKA do not celebrate the mainstream, but their community and independence. They have arrived - but are far from finished. Because: the world is broken. But who, if not us, can fix it?