Prismala is the embodiment of long-standing friendships and deep connection – to each other and to music. What began as a high school dream between founding-members Freddie Brown, Adama Cefalu and Niklas Gantenberg back in 2016 has grown into one of Berlin’s most exciting musical collectives — completed in 2022 by bassist and multi-instrumentalist Leon Oranian. Together, they’ve shaped a sound that constantly moves between neo-soul, indie pop and alternative rock. 

Rooted in their diverse backgrounds — British, Afro-Brazilian, American-Gambian and German — Prismala’s music is a conversation between worlds. It’s soulful but never slick, thoughtful but never heavy. Their songs invite you in with groove and warmth, only to reveal layers of honesty, vulnerability and quiet confidence.

While Prismala’s early discography was created during the band members’ separation due to studies, the band reunited in their hometown of Berlin in 2022 to honour their teenage promise of giving music a proper shot. What followed was the single Places To Be, marking a vibrant return while their 2023 debut album It Gets Weirder captured the growing pains and beauty of early adulthood with wit and warmth. The album’s release show at Berlin’s Renaissance Theater — the first rock concert ever held at the venue — became a defining moment for the band, celebrated in front of 500 attendees. In 2024, a string of standout singles including The King, Meditations, and Stella showcased their knack for catchy yet emotionally grounded songwriting, earning radio play and spots on major Spotify playlists. Closing the year, the dance-infused single A Way cemented their reputation for constant reinvention.

With their upcoming EP For The Record, the band open a new chapter: a reflection on belonging, artistic identity, and what it means to stay grounded while everything around you moves. Written together in their Berlin rehearsal space and brought to life in the Riverside Studios with producer jakohitsdifferent, the record captures Prismala at their most connected. The EP is set for release on 20 March 2026 with the first single It Might Rain available now.

On stage, Prismala is more than a band. They’re a circle of friends letting the audience in. Their live shows flow between intimacy and euphoria, building moments where laughter, stillness and dance coexist. Whether at the Reeperbahn Festival, Berlin’s Renaissance Theater, or their own Prismala & Friends concert series, every show feels like a gathering — a space where people, sounds, and emotions collide.

Since 2025, Prismala have joined forces with Hamburg-based label FerryHouse and Berlin-based Konzertbüro Schoneberg on booking duties. With an exciting EP set for release and substantial support, Prismala is set for an exciting 2026 and proving what’s been true since the very beginning: When you build on trust, friendship and groove, there’s no limit to how far the sound can travel.