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Weilheim (1989 – present)

The Notwist is a German band. Formed in 1989 in Weilheim, Germany, the band moved through several musical incarnations despite maintaining a relatively stable lineup. While their early records moved through / into dark , their recent efforts, for which they have received the most attention, have been very strongly influenced by the scene, along with the other groups of Morr Music.

Markus and Michael Acher formed the group together with Martin Messerschmidt in Weilheim, near Munich. In they recorded their self-titled debut The Notwist, a - oriented LP. saw the release of Nook, which has an indie rock sound, while their 1995 album 12 contains their first flirtation with . Martin Gretschmann (aka Console) joined the group in . Shrink, released in , is a - album. The album Neon Golden (released in ) put them on the map for listeners.

In 2003 the band started their own record label Alien Transistor and released a soundtrack for the movie Lichter by Hans-Christian Schmid. On September, 6th 2004 the EP Solo Swim came out, a collaboration between The Notwist, Console and Klimek, which is also the soundtrack for the documentary Kanalschwimmer by Jörg Adolph. Both EPs are only available on vinyl as is the latest EP by Rayon (Markus Acher), released in spring 2006.
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  • Bonelesss

    neon golden: 10 years old now. still one of the most beautiful records in my cd-collection.

    last month
  • InnaYo

    love

    March 2012
  • wookiee22

    23 years of activity, band from Germany and no single gig in Poland? SHAME ON YOU! Come here and take my money! Neon golden is one of the albums in my life and I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves it.

    March 2012
  • kotonashi

    woah, there must have been a war back in the days when the notwist made this style turn. anyway, i find all of their albums rocking.

    February 2012
  • Dack47

    Good Lies!!!!!!

    February 2012
  • train_me

    :)

    January 2012
  • philipt42

    the antlers sound like the were inspired by these guys on burst apart.

    January 2012
  • Sternsaphir

    where in this world

    January 2012
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The Notwist live in 2010!

4 Feb 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/notwist

The Notwist in ITALY, Switzerland, Denmark and Germany:23.03.2010 Torino - Hiroshima24.03.2010 Milano - Tunnel25.03.2010 Roma - Circolo degli Artisti26.03.2010 Bologna - …

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