Ready for take-off?

Drums, bass and a vintage crunch guitar lift this ship off the ground.

At the core of TAKE OFF TO NOVA‘s sound and implemented live is the trio formation. In the studio the band expands and embellishes around rhythm section and guitar. Live, the line-up naturally leaves space, giving the musicians the opportunity to play out.

TAKE OFF TO NOVA stand in the tradition of the so-called power trios of the 1960s, like Jimi Hendrix’s Experience, Band Of Gypsys, Cream as well as the later Rush and The Police. 

The band celebrates the idiom, but never aims at writing typical genre-songs. 

 

TAKE OFF TO NOVA‘s music has many facets.

Guitar riffs stand in contrast to pop melodies with an inherent eighties playfulness and coolness. While rock can easily grow stiff with power, the band’s music stays light-footed. TAKE OFF TO NOVA are restless, yearning for Utopia.

Are you ready for take-off?

Latest Release

"In a world in turmoil, as long as the music plays, we are all right."

In their newest Album “The Nature Of Things”, TAKE OFF TO NOVA build upon the timeless foundation of classic rock riffs, expanding their sound with elements of jazz, pop, and progressive music.  

Lead vocalist and guitarist Roger Barrach takes the helm, addressing themes of female empowerment (“Racer”), political commentary (“Mind Bomb”), and the inner battles against one’s own demons (“Gust Of Wind”, “Neon Light Faeries”) through his poignant lyrics.

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Upcoming Gigs

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March 7th 2026

Pitter em 1/4

Im Herzen der Kölner Südstadt liegt die sympathische Live-Location Pitter em Veedel.

-> Pitter Website

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May 9th 2026

Oh là là Cocktailbar & Cafe

Wir spielen im Rahmen des Leverkusener Kneipenfestivals (bereits zum zweiten Mal) in der sympathischen kleinen Cocktailbar in Leverkusen Steinbüchel. Beginn 20 Uhr, Eintritt frei.

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Past Gigs

TAKE OFF TO NOVA @ topos

Enjoy a snippet of one of our most recent songs, "Metopia", which we played at the topos jazz bar in January 2026.

TAKE OFF TO NOVA @ Pitter em 1/4

Watch our live performance of "Testify" with session bassist Florian Friedel in 2024 on YouTube.