Concert

Date:
25.02.2025
Time:
20:00 Uhr
Price:
Presale: 18€ / Box office: 20€

Details

The Berlin based duo, Crow Baby, is the love child of Cherilyn MacNeil and Jean-Louise Parker, both born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, and each a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with her own projects. In 2020 they reunited in Berlin and started a standing Friday afternoon playdate as a respite during the Covid lock down. The result is a fearsome and wholly original Art Pop band – “with a punk spirit!” – which pairs a mischievous, upbeat sound with delightfully wry lyrics: a cheerleader with a mean, messy streak.

Crow Baby, the collaboration of South African musicians Jean-Louise (JL) Parker and Cheri, emerged unexpectedly, blending punk spirit with art-pop ingenuity. Originally bonding on tour, the duo reignited their musical partnership during the pandemic in Berlin, experimenting with instruments beyond their norms. Their debut album, Get Yourself Together, is marked by bold lyrics, mischievous energy, and emotional depth. Tracks like “Run” and “Pity Party” juxtapose vulnerability with raw resilience, reflecting the tensions of modern life. With influences like Deerhoof, the album navigates themes of human struggle, connection, and fleeting joy. It’s a plea to embrace life’s imperfections, urging listeners to “snap out of it” and find meaning amid chaos.