Der Vierte Zustand

Der Vierte Zustand is a Cologne-based trio of vocal improviser Hanna Schörken, guitarist Christina Zurhausen and drummer Ramon Keck. The group has performed together since 2021.

Its debut album Layers was recorded in July 2024 at Topaz Audio Studios in Cologne and released by Creative Sources.

The trio combines wordless vocal invention, electric guitar effects and percussion, drawing on free jazz energy, contemporary experimental sound and elements of noise rock.