21-05-2009 Postscriptum

Venue: Blueshell, Cologne (Germany)
By: Nina Mende

It took us a year but it felt like yesterday that we met again. I went all the way to Cologne this time to see the Norwegian band PostScriptum.

Since I can only agree on that here is what the band says about themselves:
PostScriptum sounds like a shadow in search of hope. Their music is dressed in a classic bright sound, while the lyrics wear a dark and powerful voice of longing. Their musical roots sit firmly in the alternative rock-scene from the 80´s onwards.

Founded in 2005 they are currently working on their second studio album but happened to play three gigs in Germany right now. One of them was at Blue Shell in Cologne, the one I went to. As we arrived there were already quite many people waiting outside. Many of them had little Norwegian flags in their hands and were chatting about the past six hours they had already been waiting in front of the club and so on. Shortly after we arrived the doors to this little venue opened. The stage was tiny and low but big enough for these excited five Norwegians to share their passion with us. Shortly after doors opened it was already stage time for PostScriptum, and on they went. Since the last time I have seen them they changed their guitar player and now even have a keyboarder. PostScriptum played old and new songs, most of their fans could sing along to them. Dancing and squishing while waving with the little flags PostSriptums fans cheered out loud, enjoying the show big time. Petter danced around a lot on stage while singing this time, although there was only little space on stage. All five Norwegians had fun on stage and you could tell that it was their passion to stand on stage and perform. As it was getting closer to the end and Petter tried to announce somebody, some fans started requesting “Where Did Your Love Go” by singing it. So they played it. The show only lasted for 40 minutes, but it was amazing and everyone enjoyed every second of it.

Links:
Postscriptum Official
Postscriptum MySpace