In Schwarz

Kraftklub’s second album for Vertigo Berlin finds the Leipzig quartet doubling down on angular indie rock with sharper production and more introspective lyrics. In Schwarz strips away some of the band’s earlier whimsy, favoring taut guitar work and deadpan vocals that recall German post-punk tradition. The 126,000-plus listens suggest a band consolidating their cult following into something more substantial—a turning point toward darker, more structured songwriting.