German New Wave icon Nena (who sang “99 Luftballons” in the 1980s) takes us back to the era with a breathy synth-pop anthem about optimism and a love of life.

"In der Weihnachtsbäckerei" (In the Christmas Bakery) is a Christmas song written and composed by singer-songwriter Rolf Zuckowski, who writes songs primarily for kids. This version features comedian Otto Waalkes, who’s accompanied by a team of little Christmas bakers.

Just imagine: You’re on the subway, playing around on your phone or lost in thoughts, when suddenly a flash mob materializes — and you're in the middle of a professional choir singing Christmas carols! It happened in Stuttgart, when the SWR (Southwest Broadcasting) Vocal Ensemble brought Christmas cheer to a car packed with passengers – some of whom were moved to sing along.

With his single "Herzschlag" ("Heartbeat"), German singer Cris Cosmo represented the Federal State of Hessen in the Bundesvision Song Contest, a German music festival and competition created to promote the use of the German language in songs.

The pop song “Tausend gute Gründe” ("A Thousand Good Reasons") by German singer-songwriter Adel Tawil praises the importance of love and trust in a relationship.

Berlin-based songwriter Philipp Dittberner and Cologne-based producer Marv collaborated on this song about happiness in relationships, and how it's sometimes a matter of perspective.

The acoustic version of the wistful ballad “Zu jung” (“Too Young”), in which singer-songwriter Lotte sings about longing for her first love, is performed here with musician Chris James.

With “Nie stärker als jetzt” (Never Stronger than Now), German pop star Max Giesinger gives us a spirited anthem about courage and togetherness in the age of social distancing, bolstered by a video featuring plenty of uplifting, Zoom-inspired visuals. Proceeds from the song will be donated to "Gemeinam gegen Corona – gemeinsam für Kinder" (Together Against Corona – Together for Children)!

Deine Freunde is a German group that writes rap songs for children. This song is about the contrast between what you have to eat at home and what you get to eat at Grandma's when you're a kid.

"Alles nur geklaut," one of the earliest hits by German pop band Die Prinzen (The Princes), is a humorous reflection on how an artist's work may not always be original, and how that can affect a relationship. The German verb "klauen" is slang for "to steal."

You've likely heard the chorus before, but have you heard this song in its entirety? Peter Schilling wrote this 1982 hit as an homage to David Bowie's 1969 song "Space Oddity" – and it's been a German new wave classic ever since.

Schlager superstar Helene Fischer sings the classic German Christmas song "Kling, Glöckchen, Klingelingeling" with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Austrian schlager singer Allessa sings about the most important part of Christmas: being together with your loved ones.

German singer-songwriter Mark Forster sings about feeling at home in a relationship – and wanderlust.

The signature sound of Cologne rock band AnnenMayKantereit is characterized by the unique, rough voice of lead singer Henning May. In "Du bist anders," the singers express desperation over a relationship. The partner is distracted and clearly, something's wrong – maybe there's someone else?