Clover Stieve Live at Metropol, Berlin | 17 October 2026
An acoustic set, a strong voice and a packed room that listens.
Clover Stieve Live at Metropol
The Metropol is a lovely place for a concert. The architecture has real character, and despite the packed room, the air stays surprisingly fresh. People of different ages fill the space, most standing close together. There are plenty of couples, but also a few people who have come on their own. Clover Stieve live at Metropol is here to open for David Duchovny. The singer-songwriter from New Jersey released her debut EP, "Atlas", in 2025, followed by her first album, "Born to Live", this September. Her husband, guitarist Dani Sundream, joins her on stage.
An Intimate Set
Clover's setup is simple: guitar, electric piano and her voice. From the first songs, it's clear that she has a strong voice and knows how to use it. She sounds confident throughout the set, and the acoustic guitar is particularly good. The guitar isn't just sitting in the background. Its rhythm gives the songs a gentle drive, while the playing leaves plenty of room for the vocals. Dani adds backing vocals and the two fit together naturally. Nothing feels unnecessarily complicated. What I notice most is the audience. The room is full, but people actually listen. There's very little to distract from the music, and after each song the applause comes quickly, often with a few cheers from the crowd. Then everyone settles back in for the next one. The electric piano adds a little variety without changing the intimate feel of the set. It's a small detail, but it works well alongside the guitar and backing vocals. The arrangements don't need much more.
The Story Behind "Born to Live"
Released in September 2026, "Born to Live" is Clover's first full-length album. She made it with Dani Sundream in their home studio, following her debut EP, "Atlas", which was recorded at New York's Electric Lady Studios. The album grew out of a difficult period in her life. After losing both of her parents, Clover began writing songs about grief and the possibility of finding joy again. What started with the idea of writing a song about happiness eventually became a twelve-track album. That background gives "Born to Live" a personal starting point. The record moves between upbeat indie-pop and quieter ballads, with songs such as “How Big Can I Dream” and “Forever Getting to Know You” showing different sides of her songwriting. Folk, pop and soul all have a place in her music, but the songs remain rooted in her own experiences. Seeing her perform in such a stripped-back setting makes the voice and songwriting particularly easy to appreciate. There is little between the audience and the music.
“My Kind of Woman”
Clover ends the set with “My Kind of Woman”. When the hook comes around, people clap along. It's a nice moment to end on, especially after a set where the audience has been so attentive. The song brings everyone together for a final few minutes before the applause and cheers take over.
Her voice has been strong from beginning to end. The guitar playing gives the songs their rhythm and Dani's backing vocals add another layer without taking the focus away from her.
As the opening act, Clover has a limited amount of time to introduce herself and her music. She makes good use of it. There's no big production or elaborate stage show here, just well-played songs and a voice that carries them.
By the time Clover Stieve finishes “My Kind of Woman”, the audience is clapping along and cheering. It's a warm response to a set that has held the room's attention from beginning to end. Her voice is the thing that stays with me, but the guitar and Dani's backing vocals are an important part of what makes the songs work live.
Clover Stieve - European Tour Dates
Clover Stieve's European tour continues across Germany, Denmark, Austria and the UK following her opening shows for David Duchovny in Berlin and Hamburg.
18 October - Markthalle, Hamburg (supporting David Duchovny)
24 October - Tonfink, Lübeck (info)
25 October - Rahuset, Copenhagen (tickets)
29 October - Stereo Wonderland, Cologne (tickets)
30 October - NUN Kulturraum, Karlsruhe (tickets)
31 October - Terminus, Saarbrücken (info)
4 November - Club Lucia, Vienna (tickets)
5 November - Maria Theresia, Innsbruck (tickets)
9 November - Gullivers, Manchester (tickets)
10 November - Brunswick, Brighton (tickets)
Read our live review of David Duchovny's Berlin show and discover more independent music in INDIENOXZINE's On This Track, Three Track Week and Scene Reflections: Berlin series.
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