Self-proclaimed “Best Band in the World” – Die Roten Punkte – return to the UK for their first full show since 2017 (when they stormed the Edinburgh Festival for the third time). Since then – Otto & Astrid – who together have won a host of awards and accolades from all over the world – spent the next few years writing new songs and arguing over whose work should appear on Die Roten Punkte’s hotly anticipated fifth album.
Unable to reach a consensus, the dysfunctional brother/sister duo have decided to take a break from Die Roten Punkte and make the brave decision to tour separately… each with their own backing musicians.
Unfortunately, Otto had a bit of trouble recruiting a new drummer to work with him, and Astrid found precuring a replacement guitarist equally challenging. However, determined to prove they can make it on their own, they remained devoted to each of them going solo, agreeing, for the sake of the music, to be the backing musicians for one another’s solo performances. Hence, they are delighted to head for Edinburgh to present, their rockbanging (Joint) Solo Project.
Expect a lipstick-smeared, tantrum-loving, sonic collision between B52s, The Pixies, Kraftwerk and early Ramones with ridiculously infectious songs in this hilarious, cutting satire of the nationalism and division playing out around the world.
Otto & Astrid’s Joint Solo Project uses deft slapstick, choreography, and pathos to mirror the challenges faced by society. Part theatre, part live rock concert, 100% defective siblings.
