Lucy Fitzgerald 
There’s something instantly gripping about “Can’t Stand Up”, the new single from Berlin group THE MORNING STARS. Pulled from their debut album A Hymn Without A Sound, it opens with a simmering, slow burn before eventually blooming into a layered, shape-shifting piece that’s full of personality. This track plays out like a conversation. The band gives the music room to grow, with drums weaving in and out, synths pulsing gently, and guitars sliding through hazy grooves. It’s over seven minutes on the album, and you can feel the trust between the musicians. Nothing feels rushed or overthought. Instead, it moves like instinct, drawing from post-rock, ambient, and experimental touches without being boxed in by any of them.
THE MORNING STARS are no strangers to collaboration, with members from bands like Kreidler and Kante in the mix. That chemistry is all over “Can’t Stand Up”. The vocals don’t show up right away, and when they do, it feels earned. The tension and release are subtle but real. You’re not being led somewhere obvious, but you’re definitely being led. Personally, I love how the track unfolds at its own pace. It’s confident without being loud, and there’s a looseness to it that makes you want to listen more than once. Every time I went back, I noticed something new. That’s rare.
Make sure to follow THE MORNING STARS and give “Can’t Stand Up” a spot on your playlist. It’s a bold introduction to a band that clearly knows how to play off each other and build a sound that sticks with you. Whether you’re into sprawling instrumentals or just want something fresh that doesn’t play by the rules, this one’s worth your time.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
