Tonetraeger Their name ('sound carrier' in German) suggests serious, intellectual electronica. But that's some way from the truth. These two Düsseldorf based musicians have a deftness of touch and a wry smile that lifts their music out of their contemporary local scene into more pop realms. They have perfected a sound that is at times anthemic, frequently emotionally engaging, and both sublime and heartwarming. More importantly, some might say,
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