Meet Tender Ender, the solo project of Thomas Schmidiger, who delivers a theatrical chamber pop experience unlike any other. His track “Oh U Wizard” is a wild, cheeky ride—equal parts sentimental and satirical, drenched in over-the-top schmaltz and ornate orchestral touches. It’s a song that feels like an affectionate jab wrapped in a cryptic, unsettling farewell.
“Oh U Wizard” isn’t your typical ballad. It’s facetious, cheesy, and completely unnecessary — the late, unruly addition to the family album that makes everyone do a double take. With crooning melodies amped up to eleven, strings swelling, and a cryptic spoken-word message that cuts through the schmaltz, the track walks a fine line between humor and heartbreak.
The note attached to the song sets the tone: “Congrats, you made it. You fucked it up. You human idiot…” It’s a raw, unapologetic message that highlights the drama, chaos, and contradictions of being human — all while wrapped in a veneer of theatrical pop elegance. This is what Tender Ender calls “Doomsday Pop”: delivering painful truths with such charm you can almost swallow them without noticing.
Thomas Schmidiger brings decades of musical journey to this project, blending his love for piano, strong melodies, and influences like Elton John with a darker, twisted sensibility. After his stint as singer and guitarist in Bern’s rock trio Dead Bunny, Tender Ender is his fresh start, embracing the unhinged, imperfect world with wit and style.
If you’re looking for something dramatically entertaining, beautifully strange, and emotionally sharp, “Oh U Wizard” is your kind of song.
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