Out now is the brand new Volker Milch single “Like a Star“. his track combines elements of gothic rock, post-punk and darkwave. On the lyrics side it focuses on recognition and appreciation as the singer describes the longing to be a goth rock star.

Volker Milch is an independent solo musician based in Bonn, Germany, whose work spans electro, synth, indie, and pop genres. His music often embodies danceable, melancholic, or dark moods, drawing inspiration from 1980s electronic music.

Initially formed as an electropop duo in 2015, Volker Milch released two German-language albums, “Endlich” (2016) and “Lautlos” (2017) plus the singles “Unschlagbar” and “Dunkelheit (Ich lass Dich nicht los)”.

Since 2019, Volker Milch has continued as a solo project, focusing on English-language tracks that blend indie and electropop elements. His music incorporates English-speaking sample parts, predominantly of female singers, and has evolved to include more guitar sounds alongside synthesizers.

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