GIANT ROOKS IS ASKING FANS “HOW HAVE YOU BEEN?” ON SOPHOMORE ALBUM

Hailing from Germany, Giant Rooks has reemerged, making an entrance back into the music scene with their highly anticipated sophomore album, How Have You Been?. The fourteen-track opus invites listeners into the four years between their debut album ROOKERY and their current-day pleasures, struggles and adventures, while blending captivating melodies with their signature indie-rock sound. 

The five-piece, consisting of Fred Rabe (vocals), Finn Schwieters (guitar), Luca Göttner (bass), Jonathan Wischniowski (keyboard) and Finn Thomas (drums), started to accumulate fans following ROOKERY, but greatly increased their fanbase while opening for acclaimed artist Louis Tomlinson in 2023 and 2024. 

The group is not shy about their aspirations for a fanbase similar to  Tomlinson’s dedicated fans, the band has always dreamt of such support; On their How Have You Been tour, these dreams have come to fruition, manifesting themselves as sold-out shows and adoring audiences. 

“It's crazy to see people knowing the lyrics and singing the songs,” marveled vocalist Rabe. 

It’s no surprise fans have eagerly embraced the new record – How Have You Been? offers something for every listener, while holding to the band’s beloved indie-rock sound. Energetic instrumentals back honest lyrics creating a captivating sonic atmosphere for listeners as they explore the diverse tracks. 

As Rabe recounts from the writing process of the record, the band’s goal was to “write timeless music that will still be relevant in ten to twenty years,” a goal that has been achieved and surpassed. 

Giant Rooks is currently playing shows worldwide, continuing their support of Louis Tomlinson, and headlining their How Have You Been? tour. If you are able to, try and make it to one of their mesmerizing shows, you won’t regret it.