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TRÄNEN
TRÄNEN is a German indie pop-progressive pop-punk band from Darmstadt and Chemnitz, consisting of the singer Gwen Dolyn and the guitarist from Kraftklub, Steffen Israel.

History
Gwen Dolyn, formerly a member of the band Toyboys, and Steffen Israel initially met to create a cover version of the German punk classic Duell der Letzten by Chaos Z. The fruitful collaboration led to the formation of TRÄNEN. In January 2023, the band's Instagram profile was created, initially featuring non-identifiable images of both artists. The revelation came with the release of the debut single Stures Dummes Herz at the end of June 2023. On November 3, 2023, the first studio album, Haare eines Hundes, was released, accompanied by a tour planned for 2024.

Singles
2023: Stures Dummes Herz 2023: Duell der Letzten 2023: Kapitulation 2023: Mitten ins Gesicht

Activities
Gwen Dolyn has been active since 2020 and has significantly contributed to the change in the German-speaking progressive pop underground. Supported by her backing band, the Toyboys, she is considered an outstanding member of the "NNDW" (New German Wave).

In January 2023, a mysterious Instagram profile related to the band TRÄNEN became known. The profile initially displayed analog photos of synthesizers, guitar necks, and a dystopian sunset. Later, blurred faces were shown on the profile.

On July 7, 2023, the band released their first single "Mein stures dummes Herz" after months of cryptic hints. This single already includes three songs: "Stures dummes Herz," "Duell der letzten," and "Kapitulation." TRÄNEN is the new band project of Gwen Dolyn and Steffen Israel (Steffen Thiede), the guitarist of Kraftklub.

Gwen Dolyn has already released an EP containing personal and feminist lyrics. She has explored various forms of guitar music, including grunge-pop and English lyrics. However, "Stures dummes Herz" is an indie pop song with synth melodies, leaning towards the "Neue Neue Deutsche Welle." TRÄNEN's debut album, "Haare eines Hundes," was released on November 3, 2023, and the band offers merchandise, vinyl records, CDs, and tour tickets through their Krasserstoff page.

Reception
For Flux FM, "Haare eines Hundes" is the album of the week. The station notes that the song riffs indeed sound like Kraftklub, and the choruses exhibit a New German Wave cheekiness. However, the musicians manage to create something completely unique with a lot of wit, charm, and emotion.