[Cover photo credit to Glynn Parkinson]
Amistat is a German-born musical duo comprised of twin brothers Josef and Jan Prasil, who have released new EP, a moment in the sun. It was inspired by their “encounters with mental health issues.” They have also announced upcoming European tour dates.
During 2023, Josef and Jan recorded what would become a moment in the sun in Cologne, Germany. In the studio, they made a “conscious decision to expand their sound.”
Jan explains:
The new EP is about the struggles with personal life, private life, and mental health that my brother and I have been going through over the last two years….We’re showing everyone it’s normal to struggle, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. On social media, you only paint an amazing picture of the great times. However, life isn’t always that way. We’re acknowledging every aspect of existence.
Their single, “Still Believe,” is out now, that speaks to “anxiety, trauma, and finding a calm sense of stability.”
Jan and Joseph comment on the song:
This is a reminder it’s okay to go through whatever you go through. We all have experiences that shape who we are. We all have our baggage. It’s important to understand what’s going on emotionally, be connected to yourself, talk about it, and not pretend everything is just great. Be vulnerable, show your emotions, and share them with your close friends. The moment you open up is real healing. The EP acknowledges the bad times but reminds there are good times ahead. We’re all in the same boat.
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:
Mar 22, 2024 – O2 Academy Islington, London – UK – London, United Kingdom
Mar 23, 2024 – The Academy, Dublin – IE – Temple Bar, Ireland
Mar 24, 2024 – Wolf, Barcelona – ES – Barcelona, Spain
Mar 27, 2024 – Tonhalle, Munich – DE – Munich, Germany
Mar 28, 2024 – Volkshaus, Zurich – CH – Zürich, Switzerland
Mar 30, 2024 – im Wizemann, Stuttgart – DE – Stuttgart, Germany
Mar 31, 2024 – La Maroquinerie, Paris – FR – Paris, France
Apr 2, 2024 – Batschkapp, Frankfurt – DE – Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Apr 3, 2024 – Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne – DE – Köln, Germany
Apr 4, 2024 – Paradiso, Amsterdam – NL – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Apr 5, 2024 – Kavka, Antwerp – BE – Antwerpen, Belgium
Apr 6, 2024 – Große Freiheit, Hamburg – DE – Hamburg, Germany
Apr 8, 2024 – Die Pumpe, Kiel – DE – Kiel, Germany
Apr 10, 2024 – Huxleys, Berlin – DE – Berlin, Germany
Apr 11, 2024 – Lucerna, Prague – CZ – Prague, Czechia
Apr 12, 2024 – WUK, Vienna – AT – Vienna, Austria
Apr 13, 2024 – WUK, Vienna – AT – Vienna, Austria
Apr 14, 2024 – WUK, Vienna – AT – Vienna, Austria
May 12, 2024 – Legend, Milan – IT – Milano, Italy
June 8, 2024 – Guggenheim Museum – ES-Bilbao, Spain
June 29, 2024 – St. Katherina Open Air, Milan – DE – Nürnberg, Germany
July 13, 2024 – Muisiglanzgmeid Festival 2024 – CH – Wolfenschiessen, Switzerland
August 2, 2024 – Szene Openair 2023, Lusteanua – AT – Lustenau, Austria
August 30, 2024 – Seaside Festival 2024 – CH – Spiez, Switzerland
November 22, 2024 – Lula Club, Jaguar – ES – Madrid, Spain
November 23, 2024 – LAV – PT – Lisbon, Portugal
