Featured Artist of Feb 12, 2026
with the album: "Akai Ito"


Artist's Biography

Talking To Sophie is the alt-pop / singer-songwriter project of German musician Marcel Krell from Hohenfinow (near Eberswalde, Brandenburg). Founded in 2015, the name has stood for emotional, melody-driven songs situated between alt-pop, folk, and alternative, characterized by honest lyrics, warm arrangements, and a clear artistic signature.

After earlier experiences in bands, Krell deliberately chose a solo project in order to work in a more independent and personal way. The project name “Talking To Sophie” originates from a deeply personal source of inspiration: Sophie, the artist’s dog, became a silent listener during the songwriting process — a symbol of intimacy, reflection, and openness.

Musically, Talking To Sophie blends catchy pop melodies with acoustic guitars, subtle electronic elements, and an often introspective, emotional atmosphere. Influences from indie, folk, and Americana are just as present as modern pop structures.

The songs revolve around interpersonal relationships, inner conflicts, hope, loss, and connection.
Over the past years, Talking To Sophie has released several albums and singles, including Oh Ridge Cabin Hymns, Old Mother Road Anthems, and In Technicolor, all of which reflect his stylistic versatility and continuous artistic growth. The music is largely DIY-produced and places a strong emphasis on authenticity rather than trends.


2026 marks a special milestone:

Six new albums are scheduled for release throughout the year, each highlighting different facets of his musical work and setting distinct thematic and sonic focuses. With this unusually extensive release year, Talking To Sophie underlines his creative productivity and his commitment to music as an ongoing, honest form of expression.


About the Album:
Akai Ito primarily deals with grief. “Music helped me process the loss of my son. After months of feeling directionless, picking up the guitar marked the beginning of that healing process.”

Full Album show of December 23, 2024
Album title: Old Mother Road Anthems


Artist's Biography

Klingklang! Talking To Sophie creates Klingklang, wrapped in pop structures and dizzying sound scramble. After months of playful experiments in the studio Talking To Sophie, alias Marcel Krell, releases the self produced debut Album onto multifaceted German & European stages, whether great or small. Supported by lights, friends and delight an unique sound art is created with alternating orchestration.

It all started by creating cover songs of the very first self-bought record; songs sung by the boyhood idol. Resulting versions of those songs consisted of power chords and squeaking solo action (autodidactic, of course!). Two years later the first band assembled, which would eventually also turn out to be the last

Five years later, between pop-rock and acoustic shows; after tiring band practice and touring the Brandenburg suburbs, it was time for a new beginning. The band leader now had to shift for himself. This is the story of how Talking To Sophie was created; the self-realization in image and sound.




About the Album

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Full Album show of July 27, 2022
Album title: In Technicolor


Artist's Biography

Klingklang! Talking To Sophie creates Klingklang, wrapped in pop structures and dizzying sound scramble. After months of playful experiments in the studio Talking To Sophie, alias Marcel Krell, releases the self produced debut Album onto multifaceted German & European stages, whether great or small. Supported by lights, friends and delight an unique sound art is created with alternating orchestration.

It all started by creating cover songs of the very first self-bought record; songs sung by the boyhood idol. Resulting versions of those songs consisted of power chords and squeaking solo action (autodidactic, of course!). Two years later the first band assembled, which would eventually also turn out to be the last

Five years later, between pop-rock and acoustic shows; after tiring band practice and touring the Brandenburg suburbs, it was time for a new beginning. The band leader now had to shift for himself. This is the story of how Talking To Sophie was created; the self-realization in image and sound.


About the Album

An album originally written and recorded in 2010. During the first covid lockdown, I listened a lot to all of my old music and developed the idea to rerecord my first solo album which was released under the moniker of "Technicolor" - most of the songs are way different to there original versions, but still recognizable as there counterparts.

Full Album show of October 5, 2019
Album title: Oh Ridge Cabin Hymns

Klingklang! Talking To Sophie creates Klingklang, wrapped in pop structures and dizzying sound scramble. After months of playful experiments in the studio Talking To Sophie, alias Marcel Krell, releases the self produced debut Album onto multifaceted German & European stages, whether great or small. Supported by lights, friends and delight an unique sound art is created with alternating orchestration. It all started by creating cover songs of the very first self-bought record; songs sung by the boyhood idol. Resulting versions of those songs consisted of power chords and squeaking solo action (autodidactic, of course!). Two years later the first band assembled, which would eventually also turn out to be the last. Five years later, between pop-rock and acoustic shows; after tiring band practice and touring the Brandenburg suburbs, it was time for a new beginning. The band leader now had to shift for himself. This is the story of how Talking To Sophie was created; the self-realization in image and sound.

About the Album Just released on Sept. 2nd (2019) "Oh Ridge Cabin Hymns" features 14 Songs between the Pacific and Neon-Lights, Redwoods and Desert. The songs traveling tunes, especially telling tales from the south-west of the states.

Featured Artist of September 9, 2019
with the song: Brown Metal Flake Cadillac

Klingklang! Talking To Sophie creates Klingklang, wrapped in pop structures and dizzying sound scramble. After months of playful experiments in the studio Talking To Sophie, alias Marcel Krell, releases the self produced debut EP onto multifaceted german stages, whether great or small. Supported by lights, friends and delight an unique sound art is created with alternating orchestration.
It all started by creating cover songs of the very first self-bought record; songs sung by the boyhood idol. Resulting versions of those songs consisted of power chords and squeaking solo action (autodidactic, of course!). Two years later the first band assembled, which would eventually also turn out to be the last.
Five years later, between pop-rock and acoustic shows; after tiring band practice and touring the Brandenburg suburbs, it was time for a new beginning. The band leader now had to shift for himself. This is the story of how Talking To Sophie was created; the self-realization in image and sound.
NEW ALBUM "Oh Ridge Cabin Hymns" out Sep. 2nd, 13 Songs between Pacific and Neon-Lights, Redwoods and Desert, including the Singles "Brown Metal Flake Cadillac", "June" & "Calivada"

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