KARLMER
Alternative Rock blending Punk and Surf Rock
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Karlmer is an alternative rock band formed in Byron Bay, Australia in 2025 by frontman Tim Degen, now based between Speyer and Berlin, Germany with Jasmin Azarfar (bass), Roman Fischer (drums), and Lukas Büttner (lead guitar). After just weeks of rehearsals, they played a sold-out debut show (80 capacity) on May 2, 2025. Within only six months they performed at HaDiKo Student Festival, sold out Tollhaus (300 cap) and a 180-capacity church show in Speyer and landed a radio interview on Die Neue Welle. They also got booked for 'Das Fest' 2026 in Karlsruhe and 'Unifest Karlsruhe' 2026. Their sound, reminiscent of Arctic Monkeys, Foals, and The 1975, blends raw energy, catchy hooks, and atmospheric rock. Spotify growth from zero to around 5000 monthly listeners, with songs surpassing 10,000 plays, shows Karlmer is growing fast in the German scene.
Music
\Live / Video
Highlights & Achievements
- Sold-out debut show (80 capacity) after only four weeks together
- Played major events like HaDiKo Student Festival
- sold out 300 tickets at Tollhaus Wohnzimmerkonzerte (12 AUG 2025)
- Organised and sold out a 180-capacity church show in Speyer (02 OCT 2025)
- Featured on Die Neue Welle radio (10 OCT 2025)
- Performed at Karlsruhe Stadtfest (12 OCT 2025)
- Festival slots for 'Das Fest' Karlsruhe 2026 and Unifest Karlsruhe 2026
- Streaming growth: 0 → 5,000 monthly Spotify listeners, with tracks exceeding 10,000 plays
Press Quotes
“Karlmer’s ‘Lies’ is a grunge-soaked storm of distortion and bitterness, the kind of track that revels in rawness while carrying a weight of emotional betrayal. Written about a toxic relationship poisoned by manipulation and dishonesty, the track channels personal pain into snarling riffs and a chorus built for catharsis..” — Tits upon Thyne
“Karlmer release ‘Cheap Prick’, a gritty, emotionally charged single that is magnetically cathartic. The energetic guitar solo and raw energy of the track produce a sound that feels deeply nostalgic while also uniquely their own, featuring striking vocals that are delivered with an edge that perfectly accompany the biting lyrics of the track. .” — Boot Music
Technical Info
Download Tech Rider and Full EPKSet Lengths: 30 / 45 / 60 min
Contact
Booking: Tim Degen — karlmermusic@gmail.com
Management: Tim Degen — karlmermusic@gmail.com