Marlo Grosshardt sings beautifully provocative songs about the world surrounding him. The 23-year-old Hamburg native wraps his critical lyrics in raw pop arrangements. His powerful voice carries us through nostalgic melodies and infectious rhythms. His debut album "One Last Love Song" is a dystopian outlook, dramatically staged yet stunningly beautiful. It is divided into two acts. At the beginning, it's about love and romantic apocalypse. A resignation before the dystopia Marlo envisions. "Let us drink so it will soon be over." This is followed by tales of failed tax evasion on the high seas in a finite world. In the second part, Marlo returns to the here and now. The stories become beautiful, provocative and concrete. "Jungfernstieg" depicts the moment of two young people experiencing apparent wealth and love. "Being Employed" celebrates the drudgery of working life. In "Christian Lindner," Marlo vents his frustration with liberalism without wagging his finger too much. The album tour was a huge success. Many shows sold out and had to be moved to larger venues. With his profound lyrics, Marlo can touch audiences emotionally while also getting them dancing together with his wonderful band.
