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Some artists create an instant connection in just three seconds through their music. That was exactly the case with Timbreroots. We had never heard of this band before, never even seen their name, and yet within three seconds of their new single, Different Light, we were hooked.

Then, as we went through their submission, another instant favorite: the visuals. Yes, their photos are professional. Then another one: the band’s personality. These five friends are engaged and outspoken, which you can see in a short Instagram reel where they call out Trump for claiming that global warming is a hoax. These guys come from a remote area already feeling the full force of climate change: South Tyrol. Just on the Austrian side of the mountain range, the economic impact of rising temperatures is already over two billion euros per year. Only 52% of the ski areas remain. In just 45 years, all of Tyrol’s glaciers will be gone. But hey, everything’s fine, right, Donald? Just a hoax.

Timbreroots are from South Tyrol, which means they live in Italy. Their everyday language is German. And the language they sing in is English. Still following? This can only mean one thing: they are culturally open-minded, and you can feel it in their music, which radiates warmth and a sense of togetherness. Yet, Different Light tells the story of a man spiraling downward, losing faith in himself, seeing only dark clouds instead of the white ones that signal the sun is coming. But he finds the strength to stand up and keep going. The song was inspired by the personal story of frontman and singer Benedikt (call him Bene), who, despite describing it as a hard time, mostly remembers it as an “instructive” time. And isn’t that what matters most? We all learn from our mistakes, and in the end, they are what keep us moving forward.

With an incredibly professional production, perfectly crafted vocal harmonies, and a melody that sticks with you for weeks (trust us on this one), this song has everything it takes to become a classic, worthy of standing alongside Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers.

But Timbreroots wouldn’t be the same without Simon, Sebastian, Thomas, and Philipp, each bringing their own essential touch to the band’s balance, giving their music that unique and brotherly sound. Speaking of brotherhood, did I mention that Philipp is Benedikt’s brother? Fraternal, joyful, and filled with genuine human warmth, Different Light almost makes you want to drop everything and move to South Tyrol, to be around people who, despite living in isolation, are far more connected to what truly matters: sharing. And for that alone, they deserve this well-earned spot on IMC.

Timbreroots’s take on “Different Light”

“We jammed this new song in a rehearsal during the time I was separated from my girlfriend. After a hard period of self-discovery, we met and found each other again after realising that we couldn’t and wouldn’t live without each other. This hard but important and instructive time inspired me to write this lyric for the song we jammed then“. Bene.

IMC Listening Guide

Quick insights to help you connect with the song on your terms.

Best weather to enjoy this song

Sunny day

Best time to listen

Midday energy boost

Best place to listen

On the road, At home

Does this song haunt the silence?

Impossible to forget

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