Milky Chance

Milky Chance

Milky Chance is a German duo from Kassel, formed in 2012 by Philipp Dausch and Clemens Rehbein. They perform as an indie folk, indie pop and folktronica act, with reggae and electronic influences, and they are signed to Muggelig Records.

Background

Both members come from Kassel and finish their schooling at Jacob-Grimm Schule. Rehbein plays vocals and instruments, while Dausch works as the DJ in the duo. Before Milky Chance, Rehbein plays bass guitar in a jazz quartet called Flown Tones, and Dausch works as a DJ.

Releases

The duo first gains attention with the single “Stolen Dance” in 2012. The track reaches number one in several countries, including Austria, France, Hungary and Switzerland. Their first album, Sadnecessary, follows in 2013 as a self-produced record. It includes “Stolen Dance” and “Down by the River”, reaches number 14 in Germany, and charts at 17 on the Billboard 200.

Their second album, Blossom, appears in 2017. It is led by “Cocoon” and also includes “Bad Things” featuring Izzy Bizu. The album is shaped by the contrast between touring life and time at home with family and friends.

The band’s third album, Mind the Moon, is recorded at Ocean Sound Recordings in Ålesund, Norway. It includes “Daydreaming” featuring Tash Sultana, “The Game” and “Fado”.