Nifty5 (Potsdam)

Groove isn’t about genre – and Nifty5 from Potsdam are the perfect example of this. The ensemble, which emerged in 2022 from the Potsdam-based creative collective Brausehaus and consists of Dennis Hempfing, Roman Vigdortchik (both from Liquid Silk), Ole Fischer (Kaskadeur) and Richard Oeckel (Soul Dressing), has developed a distinctive and mature sound. They have moved away from their originally rather hard-edged musical roots to explore new sonic worlds together, spanning funk, neo-soul, hip-hop and jazz. Through complex prog-rock moments, shimmering melodies and infectious dance beats, they create live music that gets both your head and your feet moving. Nifty’s debut album Drȳge is due for release in summer 2026 – the band will be celebrating the release with their Potsdam home crowd at Sound(g)arten.

• https://nifty5.bandcamp.com/track/mili