sad something by solo nour

Cologne duo solo nour unveils their new single, sad something, a deeply introspective track that explores the weight of depression and the strength it takes to move forward. With their raw lyrics and a soundscape that mirrors the emotional journey from despair to hope, sad something captures the experience of those battling their inner struggles.

“There are days when even getting out of bed feels impossible,” Billie shares. “You convince yourself you’re stuck, yet life keeps moving. The weight lingers, but with time, it lightens, making space for joy to return. The first step is deciding to rise—even when it feels like you can’t.”

Billie Barleben—yes, that is her real name—is a trained actress and loves to dance. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she is involved with the project minhafaktur, a cooperative in Cologne-Poll that creates spaces for collaborative and interdisciplinary work. At the first event she organized, Yaşar Fidan—known as Anatolian Lover—also performed. Anatolian Lover grew up in Ankara and Ingolstadt. He is a beatmaker with a classic hip-hop background and has released various works with Dezibelle Records from Berlin. He is also an aspiring social worker who conducts workshops on racial equality, diversity, and masculinity.

Billie Barleben & Anatolian Lover. Cologne-based duo dabbling in soul, hip-hop & pop.