“There is currently no other combo that describes the issues they are concerned with with such sharp irony while simultaneously leaving room for interpretation for an entire library [...] Simply unique, period” - SLAM
"Stein-im-Brett band. Grandiose punk, wave, and whatever else madness. Lyrics oscillating between high intelligence and 'Never heard it, finally someone says it!'. Album of the month" - Ox Fanzine
“The best self of Shirley Holmes is angry. So angry that the trio from Berlin completely swaps its previous punk orientation for crashing garage rock riffs. However, there is still room for anthems [...] On one side fear and noise, on the other side solidarity and uplifting choirs – this deserves every enthusiasm for ambiguity” - VISIONS Magazine
"In these bizarre times, nothing could be more timely than a new, wonderful album from Shirley Holmes [...] 'My Best Self' is an enormously important, excellent album that belongs in every decent record collection. All thumbs up and nothing but praise and love" - Artnoir
“Given today's world situation, this is about a three-step plan: Process, Stimulate, and Empower” - Away From Life
"My Best Self" tour 2025 - presented by VISIONS & Ox-Fanzine/livegigs.de
07.03.25 Dresden, Chemiefabrik (+ Riot Spears / One Hit Rüdiger)
08.03.25 Erfurt, Museumskeller (+ POLL3)
14.03.25 Hamburg, Nochtwache (+ Surreal Fatal)
15.03.25 Bremen, Lagerhaus
27.03.25 Hannover, Lux
28.03.25 Essen, Don't Panic (+ The Destruents)
29.03.25 Würzburg, Immerhin
05.04.25 Berlin, SO36 (+ Fil)
09.10.25 Nürnberg, Z-Bau
10.10.25 Graz (AT), tba
11.10.25 München, Milla
07.11.25 Bielefeld, Forum (+ SAFI)
08.11.25 Köln, Blue Shell
Festivals & Open Airs 2025
06.06.25 Beverungen, Orange Blossom Special
07.06.25 Merkers, Rock am Berg Open Air
28.06.25 Hergensweiler, Woodstockenweiler Festival
05.07.25 Remchingen, Steinbruch Benefiz Open Air
"Stein-im-Brett band. Grandiose punk, wave, and whatever else madness. Lyrics oscillating between high intelligence and 'Never heard it, finally someone says it!'. Album of the month" - Ox Fanzine
“The best self of Shirley Holmes is angry. So angry that the trio from Berlin completely swaps its previous punk orientation for crashing garage rock riffs. However, there is still room for anthems [...] On one side fear and noise, on the other side solidarity and uplifting choirs – this deserves every enthusiasm for ambiguity” - VISIONS Magazine
"In these bizarre times, nothing could be more timely than a new, wonderful album from Shirley Holmes [...] 'My Best Self' is an enormously important, excellent album that belongs in every decent record collection. All thumbs up and nothing but praise and love" - Artnoir
“Given today's world situation, this is about a three-step plan: Process, Stimulate, and Empower” - Away From Life
"My Best Self" tour 2025 - presented by VISIONS & Ox-Fanzine/livegigs.de
07.03.25 Dresden, Chemiefabrik (+ Riot Spears / One Hit Rüdiger)
08.03.25 Erfurt, Museumskeller (+ POLL3)
14.03.25 Hamburg, Nochtwache (+ Surreal Fatal)
15.03.25 Bremen, Lagerhaus
27.03.25 Hannover, Lux
28.03.25 Essen, Don't Panic (+ The Destruents)
29.03.25 Würzburg, Immerhin
05.04.25 Berlin, SO36 (+ Fil)
09.10.25 Nürnberg, Z-Bau
10.10.25 Graz (AT), tba
11.10.25 München, Milla
07.11.25 Bielefeld, Forum (+ SAFI)
08.11.25 Köln, Blue Shell
Festivals & Open Airs 2025
06.06.25 Beverungen, Orange Blossom Special
07.06.25 Merkers, Rock am Berg Open Air
28.06.25 Hergensweiler, Woodstockenweiler Festival
05.07.25 Remchingen, Steinbruch Benefiz Open Air
