Almost Twins

CONCERT With their debut album 'Hands / Trees', the Leipzig-based indie-folk band Almost Twins has already made significant waves: multiple tours across Germany, numerous placements on DSP playlists, international radio plays, and a music video nomination for the German Pop Culture Award. Together with producer and bassist Alex Binder (Anna Erhard, Dota, Crucchi Gang, Anna Hauss), who also produced the band's first album, they have now recorded their follow-up production 'Visions' (release January 2026). In search of sonic expansion, singer and guitarist Max Grüner, who originally conceived Almost Twins as a solo project, found an almost twin-like connection with his four bandmates. Laurenz Welten (saxophone, clarinet), Valentin Mühlberger (Wurlitzer, synth), Raphael Schuster (drums), and Arne Imig (electric bass) interpret Max's songs in a way that gives his emotions the necessary expression without being overly dramatic. Warm synth pads and swirling Wurlitzer patterns combine with dreamy saxophone and clarinet lines, creating a sound that feels light without losing depth, radiates calm, and yet allows itself to break free from it. A singer-songwriter dream reminiscent of Erlend Øye (Kings of Convenience), José González, or This Is The Kit. By the end of 2025, Almost Twins will have played approximately 60 concerts across Germany, including appearances at festivals such as Detect Classic, Alinae Lumre, Wipfelrauschen, Zugvögel, and Roots & Sprouts. Additionally, Max Grüner toured solo as a support act with Dekker in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland. Their debut album 'Hands / Trees' was released on May 3, 2024, via Wagram Stories Berlin; the second album 'Visions' will be released on January 30, 2026.