The Notwist

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The Notwist

Background information
Origin Weilheim, Germany
Genre(s) Indie rock, Electronica, Ambient, Noise rock
Years active 1989–present
Website Official website
Members
Markus Acher
Michael Acher
Andi Haberl
Martin Gretschmann
Former members
Martin Messerschmidt

The Notwist (pronounced /ˈnoʊ.twɪst/[1]) are a German indie rock band[2]. Formed in 1989, the band moved through several musical incarnations despite maintaining a relatively stable lineup. While their early records moved through heavy metal into dark indie rock, their recent efforts for which they've received the most attention have been very strongly influenced by the electronica scene, along with the other groups on the record label Morr Music.

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[edit] History

The two Achers and Messerschmid formed the group in 1989 in Weilheim, near Munich. In 1990 they recorded their self-titled debut, a grunge-metal oriented LP. 1992 saw the release of Nook, which has an indie rock sound, while their 1995 album 12 contains their first flirtation with electronics. The Your Choice Live Series album presents a live-best of version of their first three records. Martin Gretschmann then joined the group in 1997. Shrink, released in 1998, is a jazz-electro-rock album. In 1998 Cynthia Dall did the vocals for a remix of "Torture Day" by The Notwist. The album Neon Golden (released in 2002) put them on the map for American listeners, with its heartfelt sentiment and more pop-oriented sound.

The group has been remixed by Four Tet, Caribou, Console, Loopspool, Panda Bear and others. Singer Markus Acher collaborated with anticon. rapper/producer Alias on the song "Unseen Sights," an effort that shows a surprising musical breadth for both artists.

The Notwist recently formed a group with Themselves named 13 & God, whose eponymous debut was released in 2005. Markus Acher, in addition to his work with The Notwist and 13 & God, also works with the band Lali Puna, while Mecki Messerschmidt now also plays drums for the recently reformed Schweisser. Michael Acher composes and programs for Ms. John Soda.

Messerschmidt left the group in 2007 and was replaced by Andi Haberl. The band's sixth full-length record, The Devil, You + Me, was released in Europe in May, 2008. On June 17, 2008 the album was released in North America on Domino Records. A free mp3 is up for download on the City Slang website and at the album's official site.

[edit] Members

[edit] Current members

  • Markus Acher - guitar, vocals (1989-present)
  • Michael Acher - bass (1989-present)
  • Martin Gretschmann (aka Console) - programming (1997-present)
  • Andi Haberl - drums (2007-present)

[edit] Former members

  • Martin Messerschmidt - drums (1989-2007)
Pilot
A clip of "Pilot" from Neon Golden
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[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

[edit] Singles & EPs

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ioan Kaes (interviewer), Martin Gretschmann. (2008-05-07) (Youtube video). The devil, you + Martin. [Video interview]. Cutting Edge. Event occurs at 1:20 and 2:40 – band member Martin Gretschmann pronounces the band's name. http://www.cuttingedge.be/videos/61672-the-notwist-interview. Retrieved on 2008-07-07. 
  2. ^ http://www.clevescene.com/2008-06-18/music/the-notwist/

[edit] External links

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