Recently – with Frank Spilker (Die Sterne) | ByteFM
In an interview with ByteFM, Frank Spilker of the band @DieSterneMusik talks about how he sees his band after more than 30 years, how he defines his role within it, and why the image of him as an intellectual band bothers him. He also discusses the writing process for the new album "Hallo Euphoria," why the album title is "botched," and explains why music doesn't have to be political, but that consciously apolitical music simultaneously represents a dangerous stance towards art.
0:09 What is your first memory of music?
0:44 The first band you were a fan of?
1:37 In what way are Die Sterne a band and not a solo project?
2:49 After 30 years of Die Sterne: Do you have a favorite period in the band's history?
3:44 Do you still enjoy playing the old hits?
4:10 Does it bother you that you are often described as an intellectual band?
4:58 Why did you release your self-titled album so late (2020)?
5:32 Does the album mark a turning point in the band's history?
6:17 You said you were more relaxed when writing the lyrics for the new album. In what way?
7:28 The current album is called "Hallo Euphoria" (Hello Euphoria). Where does the euphoria come from?
8:38 Does music have to be political?
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