Media - Magazines & Blogs

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Since we couldn't keep up with posting a link for each article individually, you can find all the reviews we know about here in our Google Drive. Get your eyes ready!

All PDF. Who doesn't love PDF?

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pulnLnz5RKp7_BUC77PGj7ONDexP9Ee5?usp=share_link

Sven happened to be interviewed by the Culture.lu team during his daily round at the Interview Café in Luxembourg. If you need someone to talk to, he might be sitting there today.

Watch the whole interview here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM27dIXC4rU

We had the chance to be interviewed by Nora Schloesser from Luxemburger Wort. Read how we talk about the band history and much more.

"Anfangs wollen wir uns

nur Cookie Jar Complot nennen, bis Tom Gatti

meinte, dass gute

Bandnamen mit einem

" „The" beginnen."

Read the whole interview here:

https://www.wort.lu/de/kultur/the-cookie-jar-complot-machen-mehr-als-nur-krawall-639a0d88de135b9236a58266

It's All Indie's Fred Bambrigde has reviewed the entire double single. You can find his opinion below.

"Around the 70-second mark, there is an urgent splash of electronic noises that is fantastic and adds even more meat for the listener to sink their teeth into."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.itsallindie.com/2022/12/the-cookie-jar-complot-returns-with-big.html

Oh Anna! is also discussed in Paris.

"L’atmosphère cinématographique hisse les deux morceaux à un gros niveau de créativité et de qualité musicale.."

Read the whole interview here:

https://indiechronique.fr/dans-lintemporel-oh-anna-de-the-cookie-jar-complot

Oh Anna! also made it into Illustrate Magazine.

"The entire piece is an art of instrumental showcase of dexterity, precision, and powerful performance."

Read the whole article here:

https://illustratemagazine.com/oh-anna-by-the-cookie-jar-complot-review/

FIND NO ENEMY has also taken a close look at our latest single this time around

"The entire piece is an instrumental showcase of dexterity, precision, and meticulous prowess from back to front."

Read the whole article here:

https://findnoenemy.com/the-cookie-jar-complot-oh-anna/

We had the chance to present our band and the new double single in more detail on Luxembourg radio as part of "Am Takt".

Listen in:

https://www.rtl.lu/radio/am-takt/s/4190296.html

William Millord from the French Iggy Magazine did not miss the chance to write a review about our double single Oh Anna!

"Cela est capable de vous emmener dans une odyssée instrumentale captivante pas comme les autres."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.iggymagazine.com/the-cookie-jar-complot-ne-cesse-de-seduire-le-grand-public-avec-son-ep-original-intitule-oh-anna/

Jeremy Bregman from the Mesmerized Blog is currently in his discovery phase regarding insturmental music and has also reviewed our double single.

"Courtesy of Luxembourg-based post-rock duo The Cookie Jar Complot, the four-minute instrumental track is a high-energy and expertly layered banger."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.mesmerized.io/luxembourg-based-duo-the-cookie-jar-complot-bring-the-goods-with-oh-anna/

Music For All has reviewed a release of ours for the first time. Check out what they had to say about Oh Anna!

"Cadenced lines merge with nuances, incredibly, well applied where weight, class and a lot of style make this release something that, in addition to being very original, becomes unforgettable and remarkable for the dexterity that only competent artists like The Cookie Jar Complot could have."

Read the whole article here:

https://musicforall.com.br/the-cookie-jar-complot-traz-seu-refino-musical-ao-mundo-com-oh-anna/

Edgar Allan Poets is perhaps the most appropriate blog we can imagine for this double single.

"The meticulousness with which Oh Anna! it was conceived is fantastic. "

Read the whole article here:

https://www.edgarallanpoets.com/oh-anna-is-the-cookie-jar-complots-ep/

We have an exclamation mark in the name of the single, they have an exclamation mark in their name. That's all we need to say here

"As the track progresses we get rise and fall and electronic textures to keep things interesting and the finale is epic."

Read the whole article here:

https://yorkcalling.co.uk/2022/11/16/new-music-the-cookie-jar-complot-oh-anna/

Intimate details and the mystery of the name Anna were discussed here. An absolute must

Listen in:

https://www.100komma7.lu/program/episode/419281/202211051400-202211051415

The whole band was Ana Christina Gonçalves' guest to play their last three songs live in the studio. They also sang for the first time.

Watch it here:

https://m.facebook.com/watch/live/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&ref=sharing&v=1198988674332442&paipv=0&eav=AfYV8SgwblICpvNXc-BCXIuZvzlsGOgiV2zT0BNNiUhlJipHB5uS7kAuZqt78rQS_EI&_rdr 

Audrey Castel from Illustrate Magazine has written some charming words about cookies.

"Enter into an astronomical parade, where another indie-rock project plays to create intricate instrumental specials all the way from Luxembourg –today’s highlight – The Cookie Jar Complot.."

Read the whole article here:

https://illustratemagazine.com/cookies-by-the-cookie-jar-complot-review/

Cookies has now made it to France. Read what InfoMusic wrote about it here.

"Pour visiter ‘’ Cookies’’, il vous serait plus avantageux d’utiliser des écouteurs afin que vous ressentiez toute la sensation que procure ce tout nouveau single du groupe The Cookie Jar Complot dont nous découvrons le catalogue musical."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.infomusic.fr/the-cookie-jar-complot-cookies-est-un-petit-cadeau/

Always a pleasure to be on Claude's show. Among other things, our resemblance to Ed Sheeran was discussed.

Listen in:

https://www.ara.lu/bloe-baaschtert/episodes/the-cookie-jar-complot-eddie-keller/

The Indie Dock Music Blog did not miss the chance to review our latest work.

"Certainly, The Cookie Jar Complot deserves the best praise from music critics and the love of fans of alternative music. Listen to the single 'Cookies' below on Spotify from The Cookie Jar Complot and follow the work of this incredible musical rock band."

Read the whole article here:

http://indiedockmusicblog.co.uk/?p=14714

After CAVIAR CAPITAL Victor Matheus from the well-known Brazilian indie blog Indieoclock also had some good things to say about Cookies.

Read the whole article here:

https://www.indieoclock.com.br/2022/09/the-cookie-jar-complot-lanca-o-novo.html?m=1

Cookies" were also on the agenda in the land of the pyramids

"What The Cookie Jar Complot really show with release is how thin and blurred the lines could be between different genres"

Read the whole article here:

https://www.rockeramagazine.com/cookies-the-cookie-jar-complot-by-the-cookie-jar-complot/

A very neat review from punk-rocker.com

"You may stumble upon math-rock, post-rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, shoegaze, and cinematic ambient. The most surprising about their music is how they combined all these elements to depict luxurious sonic imagery."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.punk-rocker.com/punk/the-cookie-jar-complot-cookies/

Fred Bambridge also gave himself Cookies on the eardrums.

"pure guitar heaven"

Read the whole article here:

https://www.itsallindie.com/2022/09/the-cookie-jar-complot-unveils-brand.html

We made it into the top new releases of Where the music meets.

"“Cookies” is a track baked from their post-rock sound, flowing through pretty and weirdly (in a good way) paced guitar riffs (in moments, they almost feel like something out of the Foals‘ debut record), crumbling drum patterns and gorgeous explosions of melody and texture, not too far from something out of an Explosions In The Sky song."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.wherethemusicmeets.com/2022/09/16/tgif-sentimental-guns/

Sven and Gilles were Chris and Nic's guests for the start of the new season of Studio 6.

Listen in:

https://www.eldo.lu/podcasts/studio6/a/117896.html

Kartik Sundar from the FIND NO ENEMY blog listened to Cookies and put together some nice words.

"The record’s final section, it’s culminating minute, has a larger than life seismic finish that brings out so many different instrumental moments with the riffs ascending into something heavenly and trumpets crooning down triumph."

Read the whole article here:

https://findnoenemy.com/the-cookie-jar-complot-cookies/

Although Karl is not the uncle of any of us, he still took the opportunity to take a closer look at Cookies.

"Expanding into a luscious and dynamic math rock meets post-punk energy, Cookies is a cinematic opus which features intricacy in production and instrumental performance."

Read the whole article here:

https://karlismyunkle.com/2022/09/15/the-cookie-jar-complot-release-dynamic-and-intricate-double-single-cookies-and-the-self-titled-the-cookie-jar-complot/

Bored City gave us their opinion on cookies

"For us, it’s really challenging to search through hundreds of submissions and find something that creatively speaks volumes without some sort of imagery from the vocalist. With instrumentals, it’s extremely difficult, but The Cookies Jar Complot did it perfectly with this release."

Read the whole article here:

https://boredcity.co/the-cookies-jar-complot-cookies/

Our music seems to have sent Edgar Allan Poets on an imaginary trip.

"While listening to the new single Cookies I closed my eyes and saw myself driving a car in the desert. The road between the dunes towards the horizon made me feel free."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.edgarallanpoets.com/cookies-is-the-cookie-jar-complots-single/

Thoughts Words Action from Serbia have also already listened to Cookies

"I used progressive rock as their primary genre, but their music explores the progressiveness of many complementary genres. You may stumble upon math-rock, post-rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, shoegaze, and cinematic ambient. The most surprising about their music is how they combined all these elements to depict luxurious sonic imagery. "

Read the whole article here:

https://thoughtswordsaction.com/2022/09/14/the-cookie-jar-complot-cookies/

We made it into the Music Review Mixtape of the Month for September. Read what Right Chord Music had to say about Cookies

"Overall listening to this jam is as satisfying as eating a jar full of cookies all by yourself "

Read the whole article here:

https://www.rightchordmusic.co.uk/music-review-mixtape-vol9/

Pretty White Blog wrote us the first review for Cookies.

"“Cookies” leaves you no chance: it makes you addicted."

Read the whole article here:

https://prettywhite.co/a-special-musical-day-with-the-cookie-jar-complot-new-project-cookies/

Before our performance at the Out Of The Crowd Festival, we had the chance to be interviewed by young aspiring radio presenters from Radio Ara.

Listen in:

https://www.ara.lu/radio-aktiv/episodes/ootc-the-cookie-jar-complot/

Jeff Schinker was at the Out Of The Crowd Festival for the Tageblatt and has written down his impressions here.

Read the whole article here:

https://www.tageblatt.lu/headlines/fin-du-sevrage/

Jamie from 100,7 was with us in the rehearsal room to see what's going on and to do a little interview.

Listen in:

https://www.100komma7.lu/program/episode/392056/202204011110-202204011116

Not only did we have the chance to get a review of York Calling!, but we also got an interview with Jane Howkins. Find out what Sven and Gilles had to say about the songwriting process of CAVIAR CAPITAL.

Read the whole article here:

https://yorkcalling.co.uk/2022/02/03/interview-the-cookie-jar-complot/

York called and Jane Howkins told us what she thinks of our EP CAVIAR CAPITAL.

"'Caviar Capital makes for an amazing listen – The Cookie Jar Complot are doing something very different from the norm here, which should be respected greatly by those into their instrumental rock/post-rock music."

Read the whole article here:

https://yorkcalling.co.uk/2022/02/02/ep-review-the-cookie-jar-complot-caviar-capital/

Rob Pringle from Plastic Magazine also listened to our EP CAVIAR CAPITAL and wrote a little review.

"'Catchy pop writing is felt at the core of their sound, intertwined with the musicianship and structure of complex prog sensibilities."

Read the whole article here:

https://plasticmag.co.uk/2022/02/01/debut-ep-from-the-cookie-jar-complot/

Nicole Mendes from Nexus Music Blog also listened to our EP CAVIAR CAPITAL and wrote some nice words about it.

"'What I find intriguing about Caviar Capital is not the sophisticated arrangements in each track but the incorporation of different eras and genres."

Read the whole article here:

https://nexusmusicblog.com/ep-review-caviar-capital-the-cookie-jar-complot/

Indie Dock Music Blog has been voted one of the top 10 indie music blogs in the UK and now they have written a few words about our latest EP CAVIAR CAPITAL.

"'Tides' is a lively composition that disperses the air with its atmospheric tremolos and heroic melodies."

Read the whole article here:

http://indiedockmusicblog.co.uk/?p=10298

Hello from The Other Side .... blog. Yeah they also reviewed our EP CAVIAR CAPITAL.

"The EP closes with the no-nonsense opening of ‘Tides’. The drums beat against the back of your skull, while the guitars grab your hand and pull you further.."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.theothersidereviews.com/the-cookie-jar-complot-caviar-capital-2021/

The very first review of CAVIAR CAPITAL from the heart of France.

"Les guitares secoueront vos émotions, les éléments acoustiques épiques vous plongeront dans une atmosphere cinématographique, et surtout l’énergie de chaque track vous rendra accro."

Read the whole article here:

https://indiechronique.fr/caviar-capital-the-cookie-jar-complot

Loving words from Will Oliver of "We all need someone to shout for" about TFO

"The track has a bit of a sharp angular and slightly mathy groove to it with a dance element, reminding of some of the earlier days of Foals and Two Door Cinema Club."

Read the whole article here:

https://weallwantsomeone.org/2021/12/29/the-cookie-jar-complot-tfo/

Another review from Brazil. Sven and Gilles say:

"Muito legal, nos gostamos disso"

Read the whole article here:

https://roadie-music.com/ouca-agora-caviar-capital-primeiro-ep-do-the-cookie-jar-complot/

Sven and Gilles were guests of Claude and talked a bit about their new EP CAVIAR CAPITAL

Listen in:

https://www.ara.lu/bloe-baaschtert/episodes/the-cookie-jar-complot-mean-to-you-alpha-venus/?fbclid=IwAR2b2ld_RibagXKuBhlGrCRXmAvajEsoOLJTxatTlbb63P2pTk0C6oayXmE

The online blog Rising Artists has also written its opinion on CAVIAR CAPITAL.

"The Luxembourg duo is taking you one hell of an instrumental roller coaster ride with this delicious EP."

Read the whole article here:

https://risingartistsblog.com/2021/12/17/caviar-capital-by-the-cookie-jar-complot/

We had the great chance to talk to Jeff Schinker about the band and CAVIAR CAPITAL.

"Mit Caviar Capital veröffentlichen The Cookie

Jar Complot ihre erste EP die mit funkigen, verspielten Post-Rock-Songs auftrumpft und der Luxemburger Math-Rock-Szene einen weiteren vielversprechenden Namen hinzufügt. Wir haben uns mit Gilles Glesener und Sven Schmeler, den beiden Masterminds der

Band unterhalten."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.tageblatt.lu/headlines/wizards-without-you-der-musikalische-zauber-von-the-cookie-jar-complot/

Obviously we only play right chords, which is why Right Chord Music reviewed our EP.

"Having the power to tell narratives and move their audiences solely through their instrumental talents is the stand-out selling point for this band, and listeners can feel the heart and soul they put into each of the records. "

Read the whole article here:

https://www.rightchordmusic.co.uk/the-cookie-jar-compot/

David George from The Stumble Upon also took a closer look at our EP.

"...the final track ‘Tides’ showcasing a euphoric symphony of hard-rock soundscapes and heart-wrenching melodies."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.thestumbleupon.com/the-cookie-jar-complot-release-new-ep-caviar-capital/

Check out what Get It Shared wrote about the EP.

"Each of the 4 tracks carry their own distinctive groove that will have you foot tapping in no time."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.getitshared.co.uk/post/the-cookie-jar-complot-drop-instrumental-rock-project-caviar-capital

The guys were guests on Ana Cristina Gonçalve's show musiCarte on Radio Latina to talk about the new EP CAVIAR CAPITAL. Find out what else Sven liked to do in his bedroom.

Read the whole article here:

https://www.ivoox.com/the-cookie-jar-complot-lanca-primeiro-ep-audios-mp3_rf_79452798_1.html

Victor Matheus from the well-known Brazilian indie blog Indieoclock also had some good things to say about CAVIAR CAPITAL

Read the whole article here:

https://www.indieoclock.com.br/2021/12/the-cookie-jar-complot-lanca-o-novo-ep.html

The first review from South America for CAVIAR CAPITAL comes from Brazil.

Read the whole article here:

https://www.headbangersnews.com.br/noticias/headbangers-news-indica-lancamentos-de-rock-e-metal-de-bandas-independentes-18/

FLEX also had some nice words to say about our EP.

"‘Caviar Capital’ carves out a unique sonic journey that ebbs and flows, delivering blissful yet powerfulmelodies that keep you hooked.."

Read the whole article here:

https://www.flexmusicblog.com/post/caviar-capital-is-the-new-ep-from-duo-the-cookie-jar-complot

Without a review by Matt Miles of YACK! Magazine, this release would not feel complete. Thank you for your continued support!

"This is music that is truly epic in structure and scope. Intricate instrumentation woven with wizardry to tell a story. Each track of the EP is a dazzling fragment of a pragmatic kaleidoscopic whole."

Read the whole article here:

https://yackmagazine.com/new-music-the-cookie-jar-complot-caviar-capital/

It didn't take long for the first review of the EP to arrive. Music Crown's writer Andrew Lewis had some very flattering words to say.

"With thrilling guitar solos, pulsing basslines and dynamic percussion, the record weaves through magnetic riffs and runs without losing its rock punch. "

Read the whole article here:

https://www.musiccrowns.org/new-music/the-cookie-jar-complot-release-instrumental-rock-ep-caviar-capital/

We are glad that we could improve Fred Bambridge's impression of Luxembourg even further.

"It's one of those tracks that evolve right before you and ends up being one heck of a groovy whirlwind. Luxembourg surprised me with it's beauty when I visited in January of 2020 but now there's another reason why I love this place."

Read the whole article here:

http://www.itsallindie.com/2021/11/the-cookie-jar-complot-unveil-their.html

WeAreYMX says you have to stream sweet dreams multiple times and we agree!

"The ultimate significant

quality of the track is that

with each listen, you can focus

on another feature within the

song; adding to the

'story' that

the instrumentation builds

and making us even more

appreciative of Glesener and

Schmeler's songwriting

skills"

Read the whole article here:

https://www.weareymx.com/ymxblog/thecookiejarcomplot-sweetdreams

We’ve been interviewed by Valeria Wiwinius from RTL about our sweet dreams release! 

Listen in: https://www.rtl.lu/radio/am-takt/s/3733779.html

We‘re very excited to be featured in Edgar Allan Poets E.A.Poets Approved/Bands We Like section!

“The chord progression and harmonic intuitions are very interesting in some moments even magical and hypnotic and the listener is entertained from start to finish.”

Read the whole article here: 

https://www.edgarallanpoets.com/the-cookie-jar-complot/

Sweet ratings from Adrian Prath of 4 and 5 stars 🌟!

“Wild, temperamentvoll, wie durcheinander gewürfelt und doch musikalisch stets perfekt aufeinander abgestimmt.”

Read the whole article here: 

https://www.berlinonair.cc/post/665633656019238912/the-cookie-jar-complot-sweet-dreams-indie-rock

Thoughts Words Action have published a super sweet review of sweet dreams!

“The group continues to amaze with cleverly arranged virtuosities, progressive themes, and perfectly structured segments.”

Read the whole article here: 

https://thoughtswordsaction.com/2021/10/20/the-cookie-jar-complot-released-a-brand-new-single/

Indie Dock Music’s review might be sweeter than our single!

“The post-rock atmosphere and indie guitars are shifted in a single energy flow that leads to a world of creative impulses that inspire dreams and new unfulfilled goals.”

Read the whole article here: 

http://indiedockmusicblog.co.uk/?p=7449

Matt Miles from YACK! Magazine always finds the right words, all the way into our hearts. 

“This is music that sings without the need for an actual human voice. It communicates in notes, riff, climax, and conclusion, and the language is universal.”

Read the whole article here: 

https://yackmagazine.com/2021/10/15/new-music-the-cookie-jar-complot-sweet-dreams/

We are super lucky and happy to be the first Luxembourgish band to ever make it onto their list!

Read the whole article here: https://www.osgarotosdeliverpool.com.br/2021/10/muso-soup-singles-51-maejis-mind-ali.html

Eldo Legend Chris Reuter accompanied us through our first show at the Rotondes, with a camera and a smile on his face.

Read the whole article here: https://www.eldo.lu/aktuell/reportagen/a/111832.html

Can you believe NEO already made it into a Top 10 list? Neither can we! Thank you Diário de Shows!

"An instrumental composition, with sound characteristics of indie, prog metal, and alternative rock that brings a feeling of fun to my daily life. Like it’s a mood pill, you know?"

Read the whole review here: https://wp.me/p8l8B1-1rd

What an honour to have NEO reviewed by CLUNK Magazine's very own Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Kieran Webber!

"The instrumental track is nothing short if impressive as sonic waves wash over the listener, each one revealing more subtleties and intricacies that lie hidden within their music."

Read the whole review here: https://clunkmag.com/the-cookie-jar-complot-neo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cookie-jar-complot-neo&fbclid=IwAR3nwVwTy5CUVZiTpqa7c9JtojJpUesxEDpHq4MB0-NH1FYUGEzw8awUtZk

A positively generous NEO review from the kind Katrina Yang from PHORK, thank you!

"From an ethereal, stary skyscape, “NEO” drifts into an emotive soundscape as the interplay continues to evolve between the percussion and guitars."

Read the whole review here: https://phork.xyz/blog/the-cookie-jar-complot-neo?fbclid=IwAR2RYeaV1InweziqQDRlmLHphkvtV4bkZcirzwrbtcJPJFZP53GqrS-TmcU

WeAreYMX's Fran Lusty left some kind words about NEO; seems she's as excited as we are for the EP release!

"NEO is a busy instrumental with numerous melodies that one can hear over and over again but never tire of."

Read the whole review here: https://www.weareymx.com/ymxblog/fljag38245226zk9r7dy7b5mkm8ycx?rq=the%20cookie%20jar%20complot&fbclid=IwAR0SlV3hd5MJrddF03Wl-fSapmEaiUG7_KUZN7n8EVqAFk1TpDnkkmVc200

4 & 5 Star Ratings from Berlin On Air's Adrian Prath, what an honour! 

"Besonders gut gefällt uns neben der dezent geheimnisvolle Stimmung, die 'NEO’ enthüllt auch die musikalische Dynamik, die den Song im ganzen sehr interessant und ansprechend gestaltet."

Read the whole review here: https://www.berlinonair.cc/post/659874360088281088/the-cookie-jar-complot-neo-indie-rock?fbclid=IwAR1pmcLY8jum8iQmr5j5p3PcwSCG6aVRKd7tsfD5stQtq7CnxzyQvj67vnQ

Yack! Magazine's own, Matt Miles, had the most wonderful things to say about NEO.

"The Cookie Jar Complot serve up chunky, chewy instrumental music that gets the blood pumping. The electric energy is overflowing and will easily find its way into moving your feet."

Read the whole review here: https://yackmagazine.com/2021/08/16/new-music-the-cookie-jar-complot-neo/

Sven and Gilles took a trip to Tockcity to talk to Mike Tock about their music, the Luxembourgish music scene and Robbie Williams.

Sven and Gilles were invited to Radio ARA again - but this time at The Kamikaze Show with Tom to chit-chat about Birillo, their music, other bands, the past, the future and more!
Psst: they might have also pre-previewed another song that will be on their EP.Listen in: https://www.ara.lu/the-kamikaze-show/episodes/2021-08-15-interview-with-the-cookie-jar-complot/

Sven and Gilles were invited to the radio show "Bloe Baaschtert" to talk  about their first single release "NEO".
Listen in:https://www.ara.lu/bloe-baaschtert/episodes/the-cookie-jar-complot/