Couch

The Profile

Couch are a German instrumental post-rock group from the Munich/Weilheim orbit, active since 1995. Core members include Michael Heilrath (bass), Jürgen Söder (guitar) and Thomas Geltinger (drums); Stefanie Böhm (Ms. John Soda) joined on keyboards in 1999 for Fantasy. Their pieces develop from minimal riffs, remaining fully instrumental and eschewing solos.

Band from Munich/Weilheim area; active since 1995. Lineup noted in reviews: Michael Heilrath (bass), Jürgen Söder (guitar), Thomas Geltinger (drums), Stefanie Böhm (keys, also in Ms. John Soda, added in 1999). Instrumental approach with no vocals or solos; associated with the Weilheim scene; electronics and analog/digital interplay are part of their sound.

Two DeBaser reviews paint Couch as a Munich/Weilheim instrumental post-rock group active since 1995, favoring minimal riffs and no vocals or solos. Profane is praised for groove and melody, especially Alle auf Pause. A 2003 live write-up confirms the wordless ethos and tight build-ups. Overall tone: warmly favorable.