Courtney Barnett

In the organizer's words:

With her perfectly observed, pointed lyrics, Australian singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett has long been one of the greats of the international indie rock scene. Now she is coming to Berlin and Cologne for two shows in October.

Born in Sydney in 1987, the daughter of a ballet dancer and a graphic designer, Courtney Barnett had many interests from an early age. In her youth, she aspired to a career as a tennis player and later briefly studied photography. However, music always accompanied her on her way: after playing guitar in various bands, she dedicated herself to her own songs. After two well-received EPs, she released her debut album "Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit" in 2015. The album struck a chord and was a surprise success, reaching fourth place in the Australian charts and earning a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Critics celebrated Barnett for her nonchalant, socially observant lyrics - somewhere between Patti Smith and Lily Allen.

Her next album "Lotta Sea Lice" (2017) was a collaboration with Kurt Vile, followed by the politically charged "Tell Me How You Really Feel" (2018) and the introspective "Things Take Time, Take Time" (2021). On March 27, the Australian returned with "Creature of Habit". It is her boldest album to date, full of openness, restless energy, hard-won optimism and the quiet beauty of life. The astute lyrics and driving songs prove once again why Courtney Barnett is one of the most impressive rock guitarists and innovative songwriters of our time.

A celebrated live artist, Barnett has performed on many stages. From major festivals like Coachella and Glastonbury to venerable theaters and support shows for legends like The Rolling Stones, she is always an engaging personality on stage, guiding her audience through the complex emotions of everyday life. With the new album, Courtney Barnett is finally coming back to Europe this fall, playing two shows in Germany.