On her new album, "Two Whole Summers, Half a Life," Lisa Bassenge is once again joined by her trusted musicians, pianist Jacob Karlzon and bassist Andreas Lang, with whom she has already realized numerous projects.

The repertoire—typical of Bassenge—comprises a seemingly wild, yet always cohesive mix of pop, singer-songwriter, and jazz elements. The spectrum ranges from Elliott Smith to Duran Duran, from Billie Holiday to Björk. "It's always about the power of the songs—that's our common thread," emphasizes the Berlin-based artist.