Getting to Know… poıntless | Interview

In the 506^th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Berlin-based melodic heavy rock act poıntless.

AaronB asserts about his Berlin-based, melodic heavy rock act, poıntless. He adds, “The project lives somewhere between heaviness and melody, seriousness and subtle irony. The songs combine dramatic, expressive vocals and catchy hooks with guitar-driven intensity, but they’re always rooted in honest emotion…” AaronB provides the inside scoop on the band’s genesis, goals, musical influences, and current and future musical endeavors. So, without further ado, let’s jump right into Getting to Know… poıntless: Interview No. 506!

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For those who may not be familiar with you, what would you say makes you distinct or unique? How does poıntless rock the audience’s socks off?

What makes poıntless unique is the contrast. The project lives somewhere between heaviness and melody, seriousness and subtle irony. The songs combine dramatic, expressive vocals and catchy hooks with guitar-driven intensity, but they’re always rooted in honest emotion rather than pure aggression or trend-chasing. Live that translates into a very direct and physical experience — less about polish and more about energy, tension, and emotional release.

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Okay, let’s explore some juicy backstories. How did poıntless form, and what were some of your goals or visions early?

Poıntless was formed in Berlin as a continuation of my earlier band projects that go back to high school. The initial vision was to create guitar-based music that feels emotional and dramatic, but still accessible and catchy. Early on, the goal wasn’t to fit into a specific genre, but to combine heavy and melodic elements in a way that feels honest and expressive. Over time, the project evolved through a full band lineup, releases, and live shows, and has since shifted into a more solo-led project that keeps that original vision intact while allowing more creative freedom.

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Let’s talk more about goals.  Have your goals or perspectives changed since you first started? What do your aspirations or goals look like now?

Yes, they’ve changed quite a bit. In the beginning, the focus was on building a band, playing shows, and proving that the project could work on a larger scale. Over time, my perspective shifted toward sustainability and artistic clarity. Now the goal is less about chasing milestones and more about creating a body of work that feels honest and meaningful, while keeping the freedom to evolve. If the project grows, that’s great — but it has to grow organically and on terms that make sense creatively and personally. These days, I’m still figuring out how big a role music and pointless will play in my future life.

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Everybody is influenced by somebody else. Who would you consider some of your biggest musical influences, and how are they influential?

Bands like System of a Down and Avenged Sevenfold were huge influences in showing how heavy music can still be melodic, dramatic, and emotionally expressive. Alice in Chains shaped the way I think about vocal harmonies and atmosphere. Earlier influences like AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses laid the foundation for guitar-driven songwriting. Beyond rock, classical music, and jazz influenced my sense of structure, dynamics, and emotional tension rather than any specific sound.

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Ah, the fun stuff.  What’s your craziest tour story or the wackiest thing that’s happened during a performance?  Feel free to be creative.

Once we were on our way to Greifswald (a town in northern Germany) for a show. It was a really hot summer day. On a stop on the highway, we found a car with an old lady sitting in it, asking for help. She told us that her husband, who was driving the car, had a medical emergency and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. However, she was left there in the heat (in the middle of nowhere), and because she is bound to the wheelchair, she was not able to move or get out of there. We called the authorities, including the local police and the car insurance, but no one felt responsible. So, we took her with us in our own car and drove her to her destination, which was about 100 km in the wrong direction but at seasight. We had a Fischbrötchen (a typical northern German snack) there and drove to our show with a heavy delay. However, her daughter, who lives on the other side of the country and couldn’t come to help, found our contact and sent us an email a while later to thank us for our help.

This was a very touching and happy moment that I won’t forget.

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To this point in your career, what would you describe as your favorite song you’ve recorded or performed live? What makes that song special?

To me, it’s “Deadly Temptations”. It was the first song we wrote and recorded in the last lineup, and it’s a fast-paced punky song that’s great to party to with a reflective and thoughtful bridge. We always played the song last at shows, and people loved it.

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Is there anything else awesome, cool, or left-of-center we should know about poıntless? Secret talents or surprising tidbits?

Outside of music, I’m pursuing a PhD in law with a research focus on AI and creative technologies (for I have a sponsorship), and I am engaged in an AI startup, both of which probably aren’t what people expect from a heavy guitar project. That analytical background quietly influences how I approach songwriting and concepts. Generally, I am interested in many seemingly unrelated fields such as law and politics, coding, art, technology, and exercise.  Also, the project’s goat mascot isn’t just a joke — it’s a way of balancing dark themes with a bit of self-awareness and humor.

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What is poıntless currently working on or promoting that you can share? We love secrets, but there’s no pressure. 

Right now, I’m promoting the EP poıntless #2 – Tension For Closure, with “Edge Of The Sea” serving as a single. The EP captures a period of transition and unresolved tension, both musically and personally. Beyond that, new material is already in the works, and how poıntless continues live and as a project will take shape after the release.

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Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to answer these questions, and best of luck moving forward. 

Thank you guys and have a good one! 😁 – Best, AaronB

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Getting to Know… poıntless: Interview No. 506 [📷: poıntless]

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