Santiano inspires Zwickau – magical shanty rock nights by the pond!

Santiano inspires Zwickau – magical shanty rock nights by the pond!

A maritime feast for the senses: Santiano, the “giants of shanty rock”, brought the open-air stage at the Schwanenteich in Zwickau to life last weekend. With their unique mix of rock and traditional folk elements, they not only captivated the hearts of die-hard fans, but also numerous curious people who were captivated by the magical atmosphere. The band, formed in 2011, is known for their stirring anthems about freedom, adventure and the sea. Even a band member's absence due to illness couldn't hurt the mood. Singer Björn Both reported that everything was fine and the show continued uninterrupted, much to the delight of the fans, as attested by the enthusiastic Caroline Müller, who emphasized that every concert is an unforgettable experience. This reports View.

Santiano's music, which has attracted fans across generations, tells stories of longing and freedom. In keeping with this, the band will release their latest album in October 2023 with the resounding title “Doggerland”, which refers to a civilization that sank in the North Sea thousands of years ago. The first title track deals with explosive topics such as sea level rise and climate change. This could also be the reason why their musical style, a fusion of Irish punk rock roots and maritime shanty elements, is so popular right now. The first two songs from the new album are already available on streaming platforms, and anticipation for the complete work is great Darkstars reported.

Trendy shanty rock

What many people don't know: The current hype about shanty music also has a lot to do with the lockdown. The Scottish singer Nathan Evans hit the nerve of the times and conquered the charts with his version of the whaler traditional “Wellerman”. Evans himself describes a kind of longing for an idealized world that appealed to people. This development promotes interest in shanty rock, which Santiano was also able to exploit. The band has taken Evans' cover and reinterpreted it with their powerful style and additional instruments, which brings a refreshing touch to the scene. Information about this interesting development can be found at Music Express.

The upcoming album “Doggerland” will be available as a standard CD, deluxe version, vinyl edition and limited fan box and promises everything that makes the heart of a shanty lover beat faster. In addition to his own pieces, the album also includes two cover versions and a total of 18 tracks in the deluxe edition. Santiano have already had seven consecutive top 1 albums and have secured a permanent place in the music landscape with over 5 million units sold and more than 1 billion streams.

Fans can already look forward to the upcoming tour in 2024, which will take them to Cologne, among other places. The exact dates have been fixed and are a must for all music lovers and fans of shanty rock.