“Her voice is like a spear, her appearance a torch in the darkness”

Anja Huwe is the iconic singer of the forerunners of the post-punk movement – Xmal Deutschland

After the band’s success with four albums on cult labels such as 4 AD records, Huwe pursued a career in visual arts, still following her passion for music via various creative platforms. She came back to the international music scene with a bang in early 2024 with the successful release of her solo album CODES, along with exclusive re-releases of early Xmal Deutschland tracks, both on Sacred Bones Records, New York

The album, written and produced together with fellow 80s artist Mona Mur, features Mur’s distinctive electronic sounds as well as Manuela Rickers’ unique Xmal guitar style. Worldwide press, from The Guardian to Rolling Stone, from The Wire to Galore, celebrated the “comeback of the year” and the album received rave reviews and demanded the artist’s return on stage

Anja decided to perform her solo album CODES live on stage along with a solid selection of Xmal Deutschland classics in modern interpretations, set into light by her signature visual art. Her first concert after decades as headliner of The Hague’s Grauzone Festival in February 2025 was acknowledged as a triumph

In the following year, Anja Huwe / Xmal Deutschland played major festivals and concerts across Europe’s capitals and were very special guests to the Psychedelic Furs on their UK tour. They also played the seminal Wave Gotik Treffen 2026 for the very first time. Spring 2026 saw the LAS AMERICAS tour 2026 featuring dates in the USA, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica and Brasil

For 2027, there will be a new Anja Huwe solo release as well as a re-release of the seminal Xmal album VIVA, these will be accompanied by specially selected live shows