Children (germany)
Leaving Home
Berlin has always been known for its fast pace - the word "deceleration" certainly doesnt spring to mind, when describing it. Everything seems to need to be done quickly, under pressure and stand out above everything else. For this reason it is so impressive, that CHILDREN, while creating their debut album "Leaving Home" in Berlin, have managed to distance themselves from the Berlin-Hype and have taken a far less excited perspective. Laura, Steffi and Andr, who have been friends since their childhood, moved from the tranquil Neustrelitz to Berlin six years ago. They took with them the best properties from their hometown: to not have to be part of everything, to be able to take a step back and a healthy amount of naivety. Minimal electronic beats meet clear guitar and bass lines in addition to piano and synthesiser sounds on "Leaving Home". The songs seem tidy, but never sterile. Andr writes most of the music, proving his attention for detail and feeling for dynamic. Steffi and Laura carry the music with their vocals, singing beautifully about home, friendship and curiosity, without trying to be cute. With lines like "No beauty will last, no future will fit, we just own the past, that's the beauty of it" they sound mellow and confident without seeming arrogant. What is left is slow motion like, clever pop music for clubs you love going to, for the sunsets after a long night out and the walk home.