Von Hertzen Brothers release first song “Starlings” of their upcoming album

Finnish progressive art rock band Von Hertzen Brothers recently dropped their first single titled “Starlings” from their anticipated ninth studio album “In Murmuration”, coming out October 25th.

Vocalist and guitarist Mikko von Hertzen comments on the new song:

“We had the song title “Starlings” in our heads since, as ardent bird enthusiasts, we just love those birds and their murmuration in the sky. I actually had a simple note on my phone from way back that said: “Song title: Starlings – their movement and intuitive flow. The murmuration of those beautiful little birds is a very poetic and metaphoric phenomenon. At least we think so. The science behind it is absolutely fascinating: How the birds read each other while manoeuvring at great speed, creating these absolutely amazing formations and shapes that continuously change. And they do it not for the beauty of it but for protection from predators. Anyway, to our eyes it looks much like the dance of the northern lights made by birds. So, we decided to write a song about it… In the end, the song turned out to talk more about that natural and beautiful flow versus how clumsy we humans are. Essentially, it’s a song about how there is power and beauty in teamwork and how the individual elbowing and struggle to succeed is unappealing, ugly and tiring. Of course, we tried to write it in a funny, relatable way.”

The upcoming album of Von Hertzen Brothers, released by the band’s own label DoingBeingMusic, featuring big choruses, art-rock and vibes which remind the 90s, will talk about the global political landscape, the tricky human relationships of this age, resilience and personal growth.

Von Hertzen Brothers will play album launch shows in Finland and the UK this year and then return to the UK, Europe and the US (including Cruise to the Edge) next year.

Upcoming dates:

09. November 2024 – Helsink (FI) Tavastia (album release show)
16. November 2024 – Tampere (FI) Olympia (album release show)
28. November 2024 – Troon (UK) Winter Storm Festival 
29. November 2024 – Buckley (UK) The Tivoli 
30. November 2024 – Trecco (UK) Bay Planet Rockstock 
02. December 2024 – London (UK) The Garage