Spell Trouble Drops Debut Single “Thorn Armor”

“Thorn Armor” is the first single by Berlin-based musician Maximilan Seifert, better known as Spell Trouble. Having grown up in the East German metal scene of the late 2000s, Maximilan moved to the metropolis of electronic music, Berlin, a few years later.

His music combines the best of both worlds: Distorted guitar music and rhythmic beats from nostalgic drum computers. His first single shines like a black diamond in a disused TR-808 and is, strangely enough, both ultra dark and ultra-catchy.

Spell Trouble’s dark and dreamy refuge is based on unpolished nostalgia and accessible indie. With synth sounds reminiscent of new wave bands from the 70s and 80s, lots of reverb and sometimes fast-paced beats, the Berliner-by-choice wraps his listeners around his finger.

But wait, there’s more. Spell Trouble also goes deep in terms of content. In his lyrics, he likes to dedicate himself to self-reflection and introspection.

Spell Trouble “Thorn Armor” single artwork