Anja Huwe, the formidable frontwoman of German post-punk luminaries Xmal Deutschland, is set to make a triumphant return to music. After etching her name into the annals of alternative music with four seminal albums on 4AD and a series of influential singles, Huwe shifted her creative energies towards a flourishing career in visual arts. Now, after years away from the microphone, she has re-emerged with her solo album, CODES, released earlier in 2024 release, alongside reissues of Xmal Deutschland’s early singles on Sacred Bones Records.
The initial acclaim for CODES has been nothing short of fervent, igniting a groundswell of demand from fans old and new. Responding to this enthusiasm, Huwe plans to grace the stage once more, delivering live performances that meld her new material with reimagined classics from the Xmal Deutschland catalogue. Backed by a yet-to-be-announced lineup, these shows promise to be a multisensory experience, complete with visual art crafted by Huwe herself. Her first confirmed appearance is scheduled for the Grauzone Festival in the Netherlands in February 2025, with additional dates across the UK and Europe to follow.
In tandem with this announcement, Huwe is unveiling remixes of two early Xmal Deutschland singles by fellow German band No More. The reinterpretations offer a fresh lens through which to experience these classic tracks.
“Die Wolken” is transformed into a sleek, stripped-down electro anthem. The remix fuses the brooding intensity of post-punk with a sharper, club-ready pulse. Its minimalist structure hums with a hypnotic rhythm, propelling the track forward while maintaining the dark undercurrents that anchor its origins.
In contrast, “Schwarze Welt” ventures into moody trip-hop territory, wrapping the track in a hazy, downtempo vibe. While the raw punk energy lingers in Huwe’s vocals, it’s now enveloped by shimmering synths. The result balances the grit of its punk past with an ethereal, ambient allure that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary.
Listen to the remixes below:
For more information about Anja Huwe’s Grauzone appearance, go here.
You can also read our interview with Anja Huwe here.
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