Die Sterne are a Hamburg-based indie rock band formed in 1992 around singer and guitarist Frank Spilker, alongside bassist Thomas Wenzel and drummer Christoph Leich. They are one of the defining acts of the Hamburger Schule - the German indie movement that reshaped how German-language lyrics were written and heard in pop music. Their mid-1990s albums, from "Wichtig" (1993) to "Universal Tellerwäscher" (1995) and "Posen" (1997), made them a household name in the German indie scene, and they have kept releasing records ever since, with their 13th studio album "Wenn es Liebe ist" out in January 2026.
Die Sterne released their 13th studio album "Wenn es Liebe ist" on 9 January 2026 via PIAS Germany.
The band released the single "Ich nehme das Amt nicht an" in October 2025, announcing the new album and a major tour.
A third pre-album single, "Open Water", was released in December 2025 - the first Die Sterne song written by keyboardist Dyan Valdés.
ByteFM named "Wenn es Liebe ist" their Album of the Week in January 2026, praising its urgency and experimental range.
Die Sterne embarked on an extensive "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour through Germany, Austria and Switzerland from March to April 2026.
Hamburg indie-rock veterans DIE STERNE bring their "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour to Osnabrück's Kleine Freiheit.
German rock band DIE STERNE brings their "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour to Dresden. An energetic concert for fans of alternative rock.
German rock band DIE STERNE brings their "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour to Berlin. An energetic concert for fans of alternative rock.
Iconic German post-punk band DIE STERNE brings their "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour to Düsseldorf's zakk Club.
German band DIE STERNE performs on their "Wenn es Liebe ist" Tour 2025-2026.
Die Sterne tour their new album "Wenn es Liebe ist" - a sharp, uncompromising record from one of German-language indie-pop's most enduring acts, blending post-punk energy with pointed social commentary.
German band DIE STERNE brings their "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour to Augsburg.
German band DIE STERNE brings their "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour to Essen. An energetic concert featuring emotional music from one of Germany's most compelling contemporary acts.
German band DIE STERNE brings their "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour to Nuremberg.
German band DIE STERNE brings their "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour to Regensburg. A concert by the indie rock group.
Hamburg indie-pop band Die Sterne brings their "Wenn Es Liebe Ist" tour to Aschaffenburg, showcasing their latest album.
German band DIE STERNE brings their "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour to Aachen. The concert takes place on June 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM at Musikbunker Aachen.