ECHT!

ECHT! is a German pop group whose sound draws from the synth-driven, melodic traditions of Neue Deutsche Welle — the early-80s wave that put German-language pop on the map internationally. Their self-titled debut and follow-up records built a cult following in German-speaking markets through hook-heavy songwriting that leans on clean production and plainspoken lyrics. With under 90K Spotify followers, catching them in a smaller Bangkok venue is a reasonable bet if you want a closer look at a niche of European pop rarely booked in Southeast Asia.