On Saturday, we celebrated another summer concert at Gut Bennigsen – OUR GIRL. What a performance!

The trio from London – Soph Nathan (vocals, guitar), Lauren Wilson (drums), and Joshua Tyler (bass) – brought a force entirely their own. Between dense guitar textures, offbeat rhythms, and raw intimacy, an electrifying energy unfolded. The band moves somewhere between shoegaze, indie, and alternative – loud but controlled, powerful and at the same time vulnerable.

Soph’s voice and playing are intense and sincere, the rhythm section uncompromisingly tight. Every song was a small statement: at times dark and heavy, then suddenly bursting with light. Those who came to be swept away got exactly that – and more.

An evening that powerfully demonstrated just how deeply music can resonate in the right setting. Thank you, OUR GIRL. And thank you to everyone who was there.

With “The Good Kind”, OUR GIRL release their second studio album – and it makes a powerful statement. Born out of a long and intense process shaped by upheaval, doubt and the will to assert oneself, the album stands as a moving testament to self-empowerment. Singer and guitarist Soph Nathan explores themes such as queer identity, illness, relationships and self-doubt – with striking honesty and emotional force.

The sound ranges from raw and angry to tender and uplifting. From the simmering “Something About Me Being A Woman” to the stirring anthem “Relief”, the record spans an arc of intimacy and eruption, of towering guitar walls and delicate textures. Production credits include John Parish (PJ Harvey), Fern Ford (The Big Moon) and Soph Nathanherself.

OUR GIRL see themselves as a live band – and that’s exactly what you feel. The energy they bring to the stage is immediate and captivating. It’s about friendship, resilience and sharing the moment. “A lot of the songs are about taking setbacks and turning them into superpowers,” says drummer Lauren Wilson – and there’s really no better way to describe the night ahead.

An unforgettable evening with cold beer from Mashsee Brewery, crisp pretzel sticks, mild temperatures, and a stage that trembled in the best possible way.

The evening was opened by Joules the Fox (Julia Fuchs) – with guitar, loop station, and a wonderfully clear voice. Her quiet ballads and personal lyrics opened up the space and created a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. Eventually, even the audience was invited to sing along – a gentle, atmospheric start to the night.

Photos: Anna-Kristina Bauer

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