The musical journey of »Wir hatten was mit Björn« began with singer Maika Küster and trombonist Maria Trautmann in 2012. The two musicians joined forces and have been creating the band's pieces together ever since. The quartet also includes Caris Hermes (double bass) and, until 2022, the effect artist Manuel Loos (drums). Since 2022, the latter has been replaced by the no less talented drummer Lukas Joachim. On their latest album, »On the Ruins«, there are also several friends who have joined the band for individual tracks.

»On the ruins our friendship began, laughing in anger and oppression...«

The acoustic sound of the quartet, consisting of double bass, vocals, trombone and drums, is expanded on »On the Ruins« by synthesizers and electronic sounds, sometimes also guitar and piano. It is an album that gives each song the sound it needs, sounding strong and also very tender at the same time. There is always a pinch of humour, combined with the idea that in the end you can't take being human so seriously.