Brutalismus 3000

Brutalismus 3000
OriginBerlin, Germany
Genres
Years active2020–present
Labels
MembersVictoria Vassiliki Daldas
Theo Zeitner

Brutalismus 3000 (sometimes stylized as B3000 or B3K) are an electronic music duo from Berlin, comprising Victoria Vassiliki Daldas and Theo Zeitner.

History

Theo Zeitner began producing music around 2012, while Victoria Vassiliki Daldas played the piano and sang in her school choir.[1] Daldas and Zeitner met in 2018 on dating app Tinder and began recording music together in 2020.[1][2] The duo released their debut EP Amore Hardcore on April 24, 2020.[3] The duo released their second EP, Liebe in Zeiten der Kola,[2] on November 20, 2020.[4]

On October 16, 2021, the duo performed at the BR Festival London festival, a video of which amassed over 5.9 million views on the Boiler Room YouTube channel, as of January 2024.[5][6] The third EP by the duo, Eros Massacre, was released on April 29, 2022.[7]

At the beginning of April 2023, Brutalismus 3000 released their debut album, Ultrakunst.[8][9] The album reached number 11 on the Offizielle Deutsche Charts three weeks after its release.[8] The duo's first music video for the single Die Liebe kommt nicht aus Berlin was released at the beginning of March.[9]

Influences and style

Brutalismus 3000 are known for their rough sound.[9] The duo states that their stylistic influences come from genres such as gabber, hardcore, hardstyle, and punk.[10][11] Commentators have opined that their music also incorporates influences such as electroclash and hyperpop.[9][12] The duo has cited groups like Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft, and Blümchen as influences.[11]

Much of the duo's music also incorporates political themes, such as the tracks "No Sex With Cops" and "Satan Was a Babyboomer".[2][9][12] Daldas has described her vocals in the song "Good Girl" as feminist.[2] Brutalismus 3000 incorporates lyrics in English, German, and Slovak in their music (Daldas speaks all three).[1] The duo also says they incorporate irony in their music, and take influence from 2000s music.[11] The duo's music often has aggressive vocals from Daldas.[1][11]

The duo has also received attention for their remix of the single Eisbär, from Swiss Neue Deutsche Welle band Grauzone.[9]

Discography

Albums

  • 2023: Ultrakunst[13]

Compilations

  • 2021: Satan Was a Babyboomer
  • 2022: Nightclubbing (Brutalismus 3000 Version)

EPs

  • 2020: Amore Hardcore[3]
  • 2020: Liebe in Zeiten der Kola[4]
  • 2022: Eros Massacre[7]
  • 2024: Goodbye Salò

Singles

  • 2020: "Horíme"[14]
  • 2020: "Das Model"[15]
  • 2021: "Phenomena"[16]
  • 2021: "Atmosféra"[17]
  • 2022: "3ISBÄR"[18]
  • 2023: "Die Liebe kommt nicht aus Berlin"
  • 2024: "Europaträume"
  • 2024: "9mm"

Remixes

  • 2022: Lucinee – "Bang Juice" (Brutalismus 3000 Remix)
  • 2022: Yung Hurn – "Alleine" (Brutalismus 3000 RMX)

Philanthropy

The group has used proceeds from their music to donate to charitable causes, such as groups providing aid to transgender people.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Sandström Beijer, Amanda. "Brutalismus 3000 interview: New visions, ideas and sound". www.playfulmag.com. Archived from the original on 2024-04-13. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Du gabber et des fleurs : les Berlinois de Brutalismus 3000 font ce qu'ils veulent". Trax Magazine (in French). 2022-07-20. Archived from the original on 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  3. ^ a b "Amore Hardcore, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  4. ^ a b "Liebe in Zeiten der Kola, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  5. ^ "Brutalismus 3000". BOILER ROOM. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  6. ^ Brutalismus 3000 | Boiler Room Festival London 2021 | Possession, 16 October 2021, retrieved 2024-01-20
  7. ^ a b "Eros Massacre, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  8. ^ a b "Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". Offizielle Deutsche Charts. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  9. ^ a b c d e f Archie, Alisha. "Brutalismus 3000 Interview Video "Die Liebe kommt nicht aus Berlin"". i-d.vice.com (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  10. ^ Jenčuš, Viktor (2021-09-07). ""nu gabber post techno punk from Berlin with love" - Brutalismus 3000 interview". Swine Daily. Archived from the original on 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  11. ^ a b c d Röthig, Sabine (2022-04-23). "Brutalismus 3000 aus Berlin: Diese Kinder! Was wohl die Eltern sagen?". Berliner Zeitung (in German). Archived from the original on 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  12. ^ a b Uthoff, Jens (2022-06-04). "Neue Musik aus Berlin: Satan war Baby-Boomer". Die Tageszeitung (in German). ISSN 0931-9085. Archived from the original on 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  13. ^ "ULTRAKUNST, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  14. ^ "Horíme, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  15. ^ "Das Model, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  16. ^ "Phenomena, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  17. ^ "Atmosféra, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  18. ^ "3ISBÄR, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2024-07-20.