Falschgeld

In the artist's words:

Teenage Riot from Munich

Falschgeld are a young band from Munich who play gritty indie pop-rock with German lyrics, stylistically somewhere between TonSteineScherben and the early Strokes, Wanda, and AnnenMayKantereit. The absolute epitome of Halbstarken-Krawallo! High fun factor! No holds barred!

Childhood friends make punk pop with depth

The punk attitude of these four pop rascals—who’ve been making music together since childhood and deliver with corresponding energy—contrasts sharply with the profound and clever lyrics by frontman Jona Volkmann (whom many now also know from the movies, most recently in Sönke Wortmann’s “Der Spitzname”).

From Nick McCarthy to Moses Schneider: the albums

Following their sensational debut album “Menschen wie wir” (produced by Franz Ferdinand guitarist Nick McCarthy), the band released their second album , “Flügge werden,” on February 13, 2026. Together with production luminary Moses Schneider (AnnenMayKantereit, Beatsteaks, K.I.Z, Tocotronic…), they created songs that tell exactly that story: about growing up in turbulent times, while the world seems to be falling apart. Zeitgeist and coming-of-age themes meet pleasantly honest indie pop-rock without any frills—but with all the more fun.

Frequently Asked Questions About Falschgeld

Which bands sound similar to Falschgeld?

If you like Wanda, AnnenMayKantereit, or early Tocotronic, you’ll quickly feel right at home with Falschgeld. The raw guitar rock of the early Strokes meets the social impact of TonSteineScherben—the result is gritty indie pop-rock with German lyrics that’s both fun and thought-provoking.

How did the collaboration with Nick McCarthy come about?

Nick McCarthy, guitarist for Franz Ferdinand, is an old friend of Jakob’s mother—that’s how the connection was made. He produced the debut album “Menschen wie wir” and laid the foundation for the band’s sound.

What is the album “Flügge werden” about?

Exactly what the title promises: growing up. At a time when the world is falling apart, Falschgeld explores the spirit of the times and coming of age on “Flügge werden”—honestly, unvarnished, and with plenty of energy.

Where can I see Falschgeld live?

Falschgeld will be on an extensive tour through Germany and Austria in 2026. Current tour dates and tickets are available at falschgeld-band.de and on Instagram at @fa.lschgeld_band.