CALAMITE

Berlin Indie Jazz Experimental Pop

EPK

CALAMITE — press photo L. Barna
C. Vidal-Ayrinhac
CC BY-ND 4.0

Since 2023, the Berlin-based quartet CALAMITE has been crafting a psychedelic-inspired sound blending progressive rock elements, avant-garde chanson pop and raw jazz energy. The band was founded by Leon and Paul, bringing together Paul's songwriting ideas and Leon's producing skills. Today, the lineup is completed by French singer Céleste and flautist Luca, whose sound is expanded through FX pedals and layered backing vocals.

In their songs, CALAMITE play with words and poetic loops, turning the emotional impact of social issues into atmospheric soundscapes. With both Paul and Céleste being native French speakers, the band moves naturally between English and French lyrics. The different backgrounds and musical influences of the four musicians shape CALAMITE's evolving sound and their collective approach to songwriting.

Since 2024, CALAMITE have released their first studio EP "Demo Tape", a live EP, taken from the video production "Basement Session – Live". In December 2025, the band followed with their self-titled debut album, released digitally and on vinyl.

CALAMITE are currently working on their next studio EP alongside the video production "Rooftop Session – Live", scheduled for release in October/November 2026.

Based in
Berlin, DE
Genre
Indie Jazz Experimental Pop
Active since
2023 — founders
2025 — current lineup
Languages
French · English · German
Releases
CALAMITE — Dec. 2025 (LP)
L'Infini Devant Moi (Live) — May 2025
Traces (Live) — June 2024
Demo Tape EP — May 2024
CALAMITE — live L. Barna
C. Vidal-Ayrinhac
CC BY-ND 4.0
Céleste
Vocals
FX
Luca
Flute
Backing Vocals · FX
Paul
Bass · Synths
Backing Vocals · FX
Leon
Drums · Samples
Backing Vocals
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CALAMITE — Album 2025

CALAMITE entwickeln eine Musik, die neugierig macht, offen bleibt und sich stetig verändert. Sie schwebt über Genres hinweg – leicht, beweglich, fast wolkenhaft. Genau darin liegt ihre große Stärke.

© Jacek Brun jazz-fun.de ↗

Calamite schichtet, verzerrt, moduliert und öffnet Räume, ohne ihn loszulassen oder sich im Experiment zu verlieren.

© Michael Kleine 33rpmpvc.blogspot.com ↗

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// About

Pulsating grooves and hypnotic soundscapes built on strong basslines, flute textures and two-part vocal harmonies, with lyrics in French and English.

Since 2023, the Berlin-based quartet CALAMITE have been shaping a psychedelic-inspired sound blending progressive rock elements, avant-garde chanson pop and raw jazz energy. Their songs mix English and French lyrics with hypnotic grooves. The band's releases include their first studio EP Demo Tape (2024), a live EP from Basement Session – Live (2024), and their self-titled debut album (2025). CALAMITE are currently working on their next studio EP and the Rooftop Session – Live video.

// Members

CALAMITE L. Barna
C. Vidal-Ayrinhac
CC BY-ND 4.0
CélesteVocals · FX
LucaFlute · Backing Vocals · FX
PaulBass · Synths · Backing Vocals · FX
LeonDrums · Samples · Backing Vocals

// Shows

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Engels Cafe
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Westflügel
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Club Montreux Flöz K
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B-Side
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21.06.2026
Zukunftwerkstatt Heinersdorf
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04.12.2025
Monarch
Berlin
27.09.2025
Das Berliner Frühstück
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24.07.2025
Burg Herzberg Festival
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03.05.2025
Neue Zukunft
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13.03.2025
Noch Besser Leben
Leipzig
16.10.2024
Schokoladen Lofi-Lounge
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