Riders Connection are easily as cool as they look! This gem of a group, hailing from Berlin, Germany, is pushing the boundaries of genres, stereotype and normality. Bringing together a unique blend of reggae, soul and folky blues, Riders Connection has molded a musical style of their own. Using no drum kit, beatboxing guru, Moritz, does all the percussion using his mouth to produce unique funky beats from genres such a hip hop, drum and bass and techno and even imitating the native Australian instrument ‘Didgeridoo’. Fusing floor-filling beats with groovy baselines, singer & guitarist Philipp, adds an authentic expression of passion through his dynamic and captivating vocals. Showcasing his command of melody, he is also able to imitate the sound of a trumpet, which can easily be mistaken for the real instrument itself. He is truly a wonder to behold.

It doesn’t get any slicker than this smooth, seductive and soulful trio who started playing music together on the streets of Berlin and have since then built up a loyal fan base and successfully toured Germany, Switzerland & South Africa, all without the backing of a record label. Everything in this world is about connection and experience and in their performances, they always inject humour, utilize improvisation, sing along-able choruses – and never fail to deliver an unforgettably sweaty and unifying experience.

CAREER Highlights

2015 // Headline Tour through South Africa for release of debut album "Colour Me" 2015 // Funkhaus Europa Odyseaus Tour 2015 with Bukahara 2015 // Support for Jeremy Loops (ZA), Badeschiff, Berlin 2015 // Kite Surf World Cup, St. Peter Ording 2015 // The EXPO, Milan 2015 // Wildermoehre Festival 2015 // Goldgelb Festival 2015 // Co Headline show with Will and The People (UK), Dynamo, Zurich 2015 // The EXPO, Milan - 2 shows 2014 // Radio Eins Parkfest in Berlin 2014 // Studio Hamburg Kurzfilmpreiz – Hamburg 2014// Studio Hamburg’s NACHWUCHS PREIS – Riders Connection performed as main act for the Studio Hamburg Film awards. 2013 // St Pauli Stadium – Hamburg Millerntor Gallery 2013 // Greenville Festival – main stage alongside world-renowned acts such as Gentleman, Wu Tang Clan and Alex Clare. 2013 // Headliner at Schlauerbauer Festival – Wetzikon 2011 – 2012 - Pret-a-diner // invited to perform at an award-winning pop-up concept in Berlin and London. Pret a Diner was later voted gastronomic concept of the year. Riders Connection were appointed as resident artist of Pret a Diner.