Nothing Works

Nothing Works, formed in late 2022, has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting new bands to emerge from Berlin's underground. Drawing on '90s indie and alternative while embracing the urgency of modern post-hardcore, the band pairs melodic songwriting with uncompromising political lyrics and an explosive live set.

Entirely composed of FLINTA* members, Nothing Works writes songs that confront injustice without sacrificing melody, vulnerability or community. Their mission is simple: to make people move, dance and stage dive while creating space for conversations about the political realities shaping everyday life.

Their debut EP, Bold Talk for a Burner Account, introduced the band's blend of post-hardcore and socially conscious songwriting. Now they will release their second EP, Some Folks Are Getting Way Too Comfortable, in August 2026, preceded by its first single on 27 July.

Across four new tracks, the band tackles gender-based violence, racial microaggressions, xenophobia in Germany and the climate crisis, asking a simple but uncomfortable question: what happens when society becomes comfortable with injustice?

Despite being a relatively young band, Nothing Works has already shared stages with international acts from Austria, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Peru and the United States, including CURB, Punitive Damage, Shoreline, Girls Go Ska, Dry Socket and Tomar Control.

In 2025, they joined Tomar Control on a 12-date European tour spanning five countries. The following year saw the band complete their first UK tour alongside Without Love, Funeral, Shooting Daggers and Cold Showers before returning to Goosegg Studios in Berlin to record their second EP.

Building on festival appearances in Berlin and Croatia over the previous two years, Nothing Works has continued to expand its presence on the European festival circuit throughout 2026. Following a packed Berlin Breakout! Festival showcase that reached capacity at Urban Spree, the band will also appear at Zdynia D.I.Y. Festival (Poland), Fuzzstock (Austria), Random Fest (Belgium) and Dunderfest (Sweden), with further festival appearances already confirmed for 2027.

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Photo Credit for promo pic:
Michelle Olaya