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How would you describe Streichelt in three words?

Streichelt: High-energy, contradictory, honest.

What’s behind the name “Streichelt”?

S: It’s actually based on my real surname, Weichelt.

What feeling do you want people to leave your concert with?

S: I want them to leave feeling like they need to listen to a lot more Streichelt because the songs were just that good.

What’s the story behind “Einwohnermeldeamt”?

S: The story behind Einwohnermeldeamt is actually pretty simple: it more or less happened exactly like that, apart from the C section where the lyrical narrator loses it again. Basically, I had a crush on the woman working at the residents‘ registration office.

Which artists have shaped you throughout your journey?

S: Well, probably hundreds of them… but to name a few major influences: Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala, Chet Faker, and K.I.Z.

What’s something people often misunderstand about your music?

S: Haha, I think people tend to see my music as much more melancholic than I do. For me, there’s usually a lot of optimism in it, but it often feels like that doesn’t really come across to others.

What’s your biggest creative obsession right now?

S: My biggest creative obsession is always making music. At the moment, I’m (once again) learning to play the piano, which is really hard.

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