IWelcome to the Music Corner of Zebras54

This isn’t just a list of tracks. It’s the life soundtrack of someone who’s been listening with heart and curiosity since 1986.

A Journey Through Vinyl, CD & Discovery

It all began with my first job and a long-awaited record player, back in an Anglo-German-Swiss transport company where English filled the air. UK and Irish music quickly became my sonic landscape. Unlike hit-driven German radio, albums felt like narrative portals—Ulla, the trusted soul at my local record shop, let me preview new arrivals, making each purchase part of a ritual.

In Northern Ireland, music deepened through encounters like Terri Hooley, whose legendary shop and stories opened new paths of musical understanding.

CDs became my main format in the late '90s, often picked up at concerts, where live photography became part of my artistic practice. In 2002, this site began as a showcase: favorite bands, concert snapshots, and musical discoveries. I found many artists via MySpace, and in the early days, the page resembled a playlist with clickable links to artist websites or MySpace profiles.

From Pause to Evolution

Since moving to France in 2017, life’s turbulence paused things a bit… but now, with Windows 10 and spotify via  Bluetooth streaming, the site is evolving in a way that helps support artists directly.

 My Musical Taste

A song-driven blend of European indie, singer-songwriters, guitar bands, rock, soul, folk, trad, electropop, and alt-pop, guided by instinct and emotion—not cold analysis. I choose music only if it moves me—no overthinking, no gatekeeping. Just genuine resonance.

I also have a small collection of classical music, which I approach in the same spirit.

📸 Concert Memories & Artist Support

• Many recommendations are tied to live shows, with photos capturing the magic. The new practical format means clicks support artists, making this site both a personal archive and a gesture of solidarity with creatives.

Favourite songs + concert photos

All these songs have lived in my home across different formats—cassette, vinyl, CD, MP3—but now, thanks to Spotify, they finally come together under one roof in perfect harmony. Thank you songs for keeping me company. xxx

(the playlist at the end feel like it belongs here, give them all a listen)