Porter – Tout Est Pardonné (2024)
Unafraid to share provocative sociopolitical commentary in their melodies, German group Porter makes bold statements against fascism, authoritarianism and barbarism in the 21st century. From the 2023 single ‘Sally’ exploring female subjugation to ‘Tax Free Hollows’ touching on “a society that indulges in seemingly endless debates instead of striving for real solutions”, Porter drags the raw grit of existence and lays it bare for listeners to experience. Already an established band, the six-piece leans toward heavier sounds of metal, punk and rock; however, each influence is shoved into a melting pot of music ready to be tossed about with abandon.
Following the well-received single ‘Sally’, ‘Tout Est Pardonné’ is the fourth track off Porter’s upcoming album GENOSHA. Each track of GENOSHA offers a certain urgency and draws attention to a particular societal issue; however, the songs fuse to create a unified image alongside their individuality. The latest single ‘Tout Est Pardonné’ is an acknowledgement of the threat of fascism in what is said to be a democratic society.
Recorded, arranged and produced by Porter in their studio, ‘Tout Est Pardonné’ is a powerful melding of alternative rock and hard rock with hints of metal clinging to the edges. Markus G. Sänger’s drums crash against the roaring guitars of Lars Daum and Frank Stewen with Volker Fabiunke’s bold bass, Christian Kerkeling’s underlying keyboards and Raimund Dether-Neuhaus’ hard-hitting vocals. Interestingly, while there is a juxtaposition between the warmth of the melody and the powerful brash lyricism – the final words of revolutionary activist Sophie Scholl before her death in Nazi Germany in 1943 – a harmonic flow holds within the rich tune leaning toward empowerment and hope in devastating situations. Porter explains:
“This song is about courage. About remaining human in times of pure inhumanity. It is a warning in today’s times, which are preparing to allow what has happened, the unimaginable, to be seen as forgettable. But it is also about the indispensable hope that can endure even in the darkest times of human existence – music endures if we all want to stand a chance against the senseless barbarism of unscrupulous dictators and their stooges… Sophie Scholl believed to the end that barbarism can be overcome, that sheer evil will not outlast all time…”
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