There’s a timeless quality to Berthold Kusserow’s latest single, “Can’t Hear This Stuff No More”, that feels less like nostalgia for its own sake and more like a conversation between eras. Anchored by shimmering synth textures, warm guitar flourishes and an insistent 115 BPM pulse, the track draws from the polished sophistication of late-’70s and ’80s New Romantic and soft pop traditions while delivering a message rooted firmly in the present.
Lyrically, Kusserow turns his attention to the growing uncertainty surrounding modern news cycles, questioning the narratives we’re asked to accept in an age of endless headlines and competing truths. Rather than slipping into cynicism, he packages these concerns inside an undeniably buoyant arrangement, creating an engaging contrast between uplifting melodies and thought-provoking subject matter.
Fans of The Buggles, Jets Overhead and The New Division will recognise the carefully layered harmonies and understated electronic sheen, but Kusserow’s songwriting remains refreshingly personal. His seasoned vocal performance carries the authenticity of an artist who’s spent decades honing his craft, while the handcrafted production allows every melodic hook room to breathe.
Having refined his sound through collaborations across Germany, Italy and France, Kusserow continues to blur classic influences with contemporary perspectives. “Can’t Hear This Stuff No More” proves that socially conscious songwriting doesn’t have to sacrifice accessibility; instead, it offers an infectious reminder that pop music can still ask meaningful questions while inviting listeners to sing along.
“When I realized that I had been lied to in the media, the question arose, whether there has ever been a time when you could trust the news? This experience triggered the idea to write a song about this topic.” — Berthold Kusserow
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