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Rammstein – A new documentaryThe bad boys of German rock have been rather quiet lately, but now they're back with a documentary, "Rammstein in Amerika." The film looks back at the rise of the Berlin band and their triumphant return to the U.S. - and the shock rockers were at the premiere in person.




German pop acts in solidarity with refugeesWhile Berlin alternative band Beatsteaks put on a benefit concert, rock veteran Udo Lindenberg composed a song. They're just two of the many German music acts that are showing solidarity with the large numbers of refugees now arriving in Germany.




HIT: Sido feat. Andreas Bourani - AstronautRapper Sido joined up with soul crooner Andreas Bourani to record "Astronaut," which went straight to the top of the German charts. The video includes scenes of hardship and despair, asking whether any of us can truly close our eyes to the world's misery.




HIT: Lena - Wild & FreeMillions of cinema-goers have already seen the second installment of German comedy movie "Fack Ju Göhte." The title song, "Wild and Free," is by former Eurovision winner Lena, and it debuted at No. 11 in the German single charts. In the video, she's accompanied by lead actor and heartthrob Elyas M'Barek.




TIP: Robin Schulz feat. Francesco Yates - SugarWith singles sales in the millions, a Grammy nomination, and shows all around the globe, Robin Schulz is one of the world's top DJs. Now he’s back with his second album: "Sugar." The title track is already taking European charts by storm.




CLASSIC: Silver Convention - Fly, Robin, Fly (1975)"Fly, Robin, Fly," which was released 40 years ago, was a smash hit. The disco ditty by Munich trio Silver Convention went to No. 1 in the U.S. charts and even won a Grammy for Best R&B Instrumental Performance; the lyrics of the chart-topper included only six words.