Brotfabrik Kulturprojekt 21 e.V.

Pop music likes to tell stories of certainty: of clear stances, clear emotions, clear sounds. But reality is often more contradictory. This is exactly where My Ugly Clementine comes in. The Viennese band isn’t interested in “either/or,” but rather in what lies in between. In moments when uncertainty isn’t concealed but becomes visible. In energy that isn’t smooth but creates friction.
Founded in 2019 by Sophie Lindinger, the band—featuring Mira Lu Kovacs and Nastasja Ronck on guitars and Günther Paulitsch on drums—brings together several influential voices from the Viennese music scene. My Ugly Clementine combine a raw, guitar-driven directness with a keen sense for melodies. Their songs address topics such as feminism, equality, and empowerment without ever coming across as preachy. It’s an approach that is political because it takes experiences seriously—both their own and those of others. With their third album, “Apply Autonomy,” they further sharpen this profile. The tracks sound more immediate, at times more impetuous, and at other times almost fragile. It’s an album that doesn’t resolve tensions but rather turns them into something productive.

On stage, it becomes clear just how consistently this approach is thought through. My Ugly Clementine seek connection, ask questions, and create space. They come across as attentive and present without completely erasing the distance between the stage and the audience. It is precisely this that creates a special dynamic: the concerts remain intense without losing themselves in pathos. Live, the songs gain both intensity and openness. The guitars drive the music more forcefully, rhythms shift, and the vocals carry further. The audience isn’t merely a group of listeners but part of a shared experience that changes from night to night.

Photo: Mala Kolumna

September 29, 8:00 p.m.

Brotfabrik, Bachmannstr. 2-4, Frankfurt

2-for-1: €35 (standing room)

September 29, 7:00–7:30 p.m., box office (cash only!)