Pretenders and The Picturebooks

The Picturebooks, known for their energetic live shows and unique sound blending rock and blues, hail from Germany. Their album "The Hands of Time" features tracks like "Electric Nights" and "The Day The Thunder Arrives," showcasing a mix of midtempo burners and uptempo songs. Collaborating with Claus Grabke, the band has produced music in their own studio, mastered by Brian Lucey, who has worked with The Black Keys and Royal Blood.