Quicche’s debut album Frisia, out today, April 11, 2025, on the legendary R&S Records, is a seismic arrival from German singer-songwriter Marc Grünhäuser. The label, home to trailblazers like Aphex Twin, James Blake, and Paula Temple, has a history of betting on visionaries, and Quicche delivers with a sound that’s equal parts heart-wrenching indie-folk, pulsing electro, and soulful R&B. Hot off singles like ‘Red Eyes,’ which exploded with millions of streams, and ‘Cyan II,’ a BBC Radio 6 darling, he’s already nabbed a 2020 popNRW award and collabs with cutting-edge theater and dance companies. Frisia cements him as a force, with early reviews calling it a genre-smashing triumph that rivals the emotional depth of Bon Iver and the sonic daring of Thom Yorke.
The album’s creation was a feat of raw introspection. Grünhäuser locked himself away for a month in a remote East Frisian cottage, surrounded by nothing but basic gear and his own thoughts. There, he faced down personal demons—grief, family pressures, and a gnawing doubt about his musical path—channeling them into tracks that hit like a quiet revelation. His hands-on approach, writing and producing every note in solitude, gave Frisia an unmatched authenticity that’s resonating worldwide.
Quicche’s rise has been relentless. His 2024 singles ‘White Teeth’ and ‘TAGIOG’ didn’t just chart—they sparked viral TikTok trends and landed remixes from electronic tastemakers, building a fanbase that spans continents. With Frisia, he’s not just riding that wave but pushing further, blending organic grit with futuristic flair in a way that feels like Nick Drake meeting Flying Lotus. Backed by R&S’s knack for nurturing innovators, the album’s already tipped as a 2025 highlight, with sold-out live shows looming. Quicche has arrived, and Frisia is the kind of debut that doesn’t just introduce an artist—it redefines what music can do.
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