German Emo Pop Act ParkWalker Pay Tribute to Times Bygone on Intimate Single and Video
The German emo pop quartet ParkWalker invites listeners to reflect on the passage of time and memory through their new single and video “Open Sea.” The band features Nicola on vocals and guitar, Hannes on guitar, Arnaud on bass, and Armin on drums.
The song explores the emotional turbulence of grief — feelings that cycle endlessly between sadness, longing, and the delicate process of letting go. It conveys the paradox of wanting to forget pain yet clinging to what remains of lost connections.
“To grieve for someone is to constantly find yourself lost in a whirlwind of emotions that seem to be incessant.”
“Open Sea” emerged from a vivid lyric in the track and a deeply personal image — an armoire filled with videotapes that serve as fragments of memory. The inspiration came from Nicola’s autobiographical detail connecting to family and remembrance.
“In Nico‘s lyrics for ‘Open Sea,’ there is a line that says ‘You’ll find a postcard in my closet’; this reminded me of my grandfather’s armoire, where all his video cassettes were kept after his death.”
Through this intimate creative process, ParkWalker transforms personal loss into shared reflection, balancing melancholy with warmth and nostalgia.
Author’s Summary
ParkWalker’s “Open Sea” transforms grief into art, blending introspection and tender remembrance through emotional soundscapes and evocative storytelling.