MAKE A MOVE
MAKE A MOVE
The opener of Make A Move’s new album sets the tone right away: “Berlin is not a capital city / Berlin is a diagnosis,” declares singer Sophie in the title track Hol mich ab (Pick me up!), establishing the album’s world. The beat is laid-back yet irresistibly bouncy, the bass feels like it’s ready to embrace the whole world, and Make A Move clearly want people to dance—whether in front of the stage or in their living rooms.
Hol mich ab dives into nightlife, celebrating parties and the intensity of life without skimming the surface. “A room full of people / Let me drift / Come, let’s stay / A little longer / We don’t know each other anyway / Let’s share a secret.”
The band’s origins trace back to the streets of Berlin years ago. Make A Move began as an open collective led by drummer and rapper Jo, with musicians coming and going. Over time, this loose assembly evolved into a solid band of seven members who have taken their sound to every possible venue—clubs, concert halls, and festival stages. Each member brings diverse influences, creating a sound unlike any other band today.
At its core, Make A Move is all about bass-driven music designed to get bodies moving. They draw from a vast array of genres—hip-hop, soulful R&B, electrifying electro, bold brass sections, and spoken-word vocals in German and French—to craft their unmistakable sound.
A new addition to the band is Sophie Lindmüller, whose soulful vocals have been part of the group since the 2024 EP Liebe. Her voice adds a fresh dimension to their music, with the second album delving into greater lyrical and musical depth. The tracks include songs that celebrate nightlife as a utopia with a radically positive vibe. Take Bunte Fahnen (Colourful Flags): “Life feels so light / We’re weightless / Drink in hand / And we float away / No hate, no bad vibes / Rainbow sky / Enjoy the view / A gorgeous sight.”
But there’s also Bon Voyage, a breakup anthem (or at least a song about drawing the line) that remains defiantly forward-looking, heading toward brighter days: “Bon voyage / I’m not your damn therapist.”
Both the party anthems and the more introspective tracks celebrate life through music. Bidde Tanz is poised to become one of the club hits of 2025. Even in their deeper, more reflective moments, Make A Move maintains their radically open, inclusive, and world-embracing energy. This is true even for a feminist anthem like Laber mich nicht voll (featuring electroclash band The toten Crackhuren im Kofferraum), where the band firmly yet playfully tells the male-gendered crowd exactly how things stand: “At most, I owe you a thank you / If you buy me a drink / Don’t grope me / Don’t get so close to me / Why is there yet another hand on my ass?”
Across the album’s ten tracks, you’ll find echoes of 50 years of club music. These songs work just as well on the dance floor as they do on the couch at home, offering layers upon layers to discover. With Hol mich ab, Make A Move have created something truly special. Their music demands a party and is irresistibly danceable. But it doesn’t just celebrate the party—it reflects on it, too.
