Glimmer and Fold is an alternative rock band formerly known as the taste rooted in the southern countryside of Germany. Their sound blends the raw energy of rock with the melodic ease of pop, infused with a warm ’70s spirit and a hand-crafted songwriter’s touch. A pinch of deep-dive lyricism adds to the old-fashioned kind of rainbow — a glimmering complexity from another time that folds seamlessly into the spirit of now.
After a long family break, they’re back. With the rearview mirror still reflecting the lights of the big stages, they’re once again sprinkling new tunes into the world — soulful, genuine, and full of musical spirit.
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WHAT OTHER PEOPLE WROTE ABOUT THE BAND
“Anyone who caught Travis on their last tour probably remembers the opening duo, tearing it up on electric guitar and drums with infectious gusto. Think White Stripes, but with flipped roles and less rooted in blues, leaning hard into sharp, cerebral guitar pop. The Taste, believe it or not, are a married couple from Munich, and this debut single backs up their killer live vibe: ‘I Want You’ doesn’t skimp on instinct or intensity, hitting both raw and fluid, uncompromising yet catchy as hell.” – Wolfgang Doebeling – Rolling Stone Magazine Germany (about “I Want You”, 2008)
“Melody and fracture, sigh and crash with impressive empathy, so something’s bound to come of it.” – Rolling Stone Magazine Germany 2007 (about “123 What Can You See”)
“Choc full of rock’n’roll guitar swagger and snarling attitude” – Artrocker 2007 (about “You Should Have Danced”)
“Impressive Vocals” – Indie Obsessive 2025 (about “Sold My Soul”)
“Hypnotic and enigmatic flair” – Tonspion 2025 (about “Sold My Soul”)
“Huge production quality” – Indie Music Center 2025 (about “Paris”)
“There is passion to be had on Pony, it is evident in that lead vocal where every shred of energy is employed to ensure the passion never dims. All the while a post-rock jangle colours the backdrop and adds contrast to a piece that is high on drama, melancholy and romance in equal quantities and all pointing to a moment of crescendo where most will feel the need to close their eyes and give thanks.” – mp3hugger 2025 (about “Pony”)
“lush, ethereal, melodic, harmonious, and captivating sound […] excellent level of music production, along with outstanding mixing and mastering, and a remarkable vocal performance […] exceptional work” – Indie Valley Music 2025 (about “Willow Man / The Battle of the Arcane Arts”)
“Gentle tidings, that much was clear from the combination of dreamy vocals and jangling chords that gave us insight into a body of work that might just have the capacity to go beyond soothing and into the realm of healing. And at almost 8 minutes there is plenty of it to go around. The psychedelic dashes add yet more shade to a piece of work that sure is an antidote to bland 9-5 office life for this is something more exotic and in touch with nature and the spirit world. This is epic stuff, the post-rock trauma of part two a reflection of a band who go beyond the pale. […] Glimmer and Fold certainly got our mouth watering for more.” – Mp3hugger 2025 (about “Willow Man / The Battle of the Arcane Arts”)