When They Wake

In 2008, the band When They Wake was founded by singer Sven E. and guitarist <a href="spotify:artist:7mdZYfNz53idOI7IACwrg7" data-name="Steven Manolo">Steven Manolo</a> . In 2009 Jonny G and <a href="spotify:artist:3mBONiehNohmfQmSObXINO" data-name="Navelis">Navelis</a> joined the band. What started as occasional jam sessions developed into the EP <a href="spotify:album:6A1kO8rE0fPBmeZMRPzVY9" data-name="The Progression">The Progression</a> (2010).

In spring 2011, the band parted with singer Sven Ehmes. In addition to the songwriting <a href="spotify:artist:7mdZYfNz53idOI7IACwrg7" data-name="Steven Manolo">Steven Manolo</a> now takes on the lead vocals.

For their double album, they did not only record in their studio in Switzerland, but also travelled to Berlin and Hamburg to record the piano and drum parts. On the one hand melancholic, hardrock-style, aggressive music and on the other hand melodious, emotional and varied tunes.

The song <a href="spotify:track:28uQkrQyb4sNHXB42qAios" data-name="Satellites">Satellites</a> stands symbolically for their development. The expressive lyrics and catchy melodies on the new album are emphasized by melancholic piano interludes as well as cello, violin and choir recordings. <a href="spotify:album:1RwQZZEZyU56k5sMhvDXVU" data-name="Be Your Own Hero">Be Your Own Hero</a> is about loneliness and lack of orientation; the album shows how this can be overcome with a great deal of courage and will. Or just with music.

In 2014 the band played their last show and the guys are focusing on their own music projects:
<a href="spotify:artist:17tBuVSxE59WfkbCCd40SR" data-name="Khasma">Khasma</a>
<a href="spotify:artist:1tHcXtoHTSMFuhZtYS8d28" data-name="Anam'Kara">Anam'Kara</a>
<a href="spotify:artist:7mdZYfNz53idOI7IACwrg7" data-name="Steven Manolo">Steven Manolo</a>
<a href="spotify:artist:3mBONiehNohmfQmSObXINO" data-name="Navelis">Navelis</a>