We are a magazine / blog conducting interviews with artists who work with song.

In a cozy atmosphere, they tell us about where they come from, their thoughts on art, current projects, and whatever else might come up. We want to portray their artistry while also revealing the human behind the work. And of course, we’re here to have a great time.

Just as there are thousands of bird species, there are many kinds of artists. Our goal is to show what kind of songbird they are.

One of our core beliefs is that every artist brings a unique point of view to the table. While there may be certain societal archetypes, an artist working unrestrainedly and authentically will paint with an inimitable array of colors. What makes them „different“ from others is exactly what we want to celebrate.

It is crucial that we are inclusive of everyone, regardless of backround, and that we give artists who might not be heard in other settings a platform - however small - to share their stories and beliefs. The German music scene, in particular, can at times be restrictive and discriminatory.

We are open to artists of ALL genres - classical, pop, jazz, hip-hop - you name it. Our only condition is that they work with song. We also make sure to highlight instrumentalists, as singers often tend to be foregrounded.

Art is kept alive through the exchange of different perspectives. Especially during times like these when we are under various kinds of pressure, and when being confronted with wars and fascism is no longer just a paragraph in a history book - we need art not only to cope but also to initiate change. We must tend to it and recognize the power we hold as a community.

We define a song as the most beautiful marriage between music and text. Essentially, a song is a melody set to a poem.

Both poetry and music are art forms that provide such depth and breadth that, when combined, they create virtually infinite possibilites of beauty for us to appreciate. Beyond that, a musician’s interpretation of all these elements adds yet another layer of richness.

The way we consume and digest music, or any other form of art, today often does not encourage us to use our full capacity for concentration. As a result, we may miss the message within the music altogether. Sometimes we don’t even fully grasp the context of the text. It would be a waste of art, if we decided that we are too busy to pay attention to song texts.

As you might have noticed, we put a lot of love and passion into Songbirds. This project means a great deal to us, and we are committed to creating a safe space where artists can share their love for song with us.

We are incredibly thankful for every post that is shared and every like we receive, and we hope to reach more and more people over time.

At the moment, all interviews are published in the language in which they were conducted, while our Instagram page and website are in English in order to be as accessible as possible.

On a different note, it is important for us to mention that we do not make use of generative AI. Everything you see and read is the result of our own efforts.