MAXIMO PARK - Live 2026 | verlegt in die Tonhalle

MAXIMO PARK It is rightfully considered one of the most outstanding debut albums of the 2000s – if not of all time: With "A Certain Trigger," Maxïmo Park shook up the British music scene like hardly any other band. The mix of unfiltered punk attitude, irresistible pop melodies, a distinctive accent, and above all, a lot of energy made the album an instant classic. Now, the album is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The story begins in the rather sleepy Newcastle around the turn of the millennium: Guitarist Duncan Lloyd teamed up with drummer Tom English, bassist Archis Tiku, and keyboardist Lukas Wooller to form the band, and found the perfect name in Máximo Gómez Park in Miami. What was still missing? A charismatic frontman – whom they eventually discovered in Paul Smith, who impressed them in a small bar with his rendition of a Stevie Wonder song. After releasing a self-published 7-inch vinyl, they quickly caught the attention of Warp Records, a label known for electronic music. In 2005, their debut album "A Certain Trigger" was released, which immediately entered the Top 15 of the UK charts, achieved platinum status, and has sold over half a million copies to this day. Singles like "Apply Some Pressure" and "Graffiti" remain anthems of the golden indie disco era of the 2000s. The well-read outsiders had firmly arrived in the British indie-pop scene – and followed up in 2007 with "Our Earthly Pleasures." With "Quicken the Heart" (2009) and "The National Health" (2012), Maxïmo Park once again made it into the Top 15 and into the hearts of their fans. In 2014, they opened the next chapter of their band history with "Too Much Information." Their lyrics have always been introspective, sometimes political, sometimes poetic, and always shaped by the everyday lives of ordinary people and a melancholic view of life in an often bleak hometown. After the political upheavals of 2016, the band became even more explicit: With "Risk to Exist," they presented an open political statement in 2017. After bassist Archis Tiku and keyboardist Lukas Wooller left for personal reasons, the band continued as a trio. Paul Smith's experiences as a father led the band to the thoughtful, very personal albums "Nature Always Wins" (2021) and "Stream of Life" (2014), without losing their distinctive, charming British pop sound. Now it's time: "A Certain Trigger" turns 20, and that calls for a celebration! At the end of October, the legendary album will be reissued with rarities and B-sides. In spring 2026, the big anniversary tour will follow: Special guests Art Brut will join, whose new wave sound fits perfectly with the indie revival of the 2000s. The round birthday will also be celebrated in Germany: Five dates are on the agenda – featuring songs from "A Certain Trigger," along with the biggest hits and fan favorites from two decades of band history.