Brutalismus 3000 (sometimes stylized as B3000 or "B3K") is an electronic music act from Berlin, Germany comprising duo Victoria Vassiliki Daldas and Theo Zeitner.
Brutalismus 3000 | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Berlin, Germany |
| Genres | Electronic, gabber, post-techno, hardcore |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Members | Victoria Vassiliki Daldas Theo Zeitner |
History edit
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.[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]
Brutalismus 3000 has played their sets internationally at various festivals and in various clubs, such as the Berghain in Berlin. In 2022, Daldas and Zeitner performed at the Pohoda Festival in Slovakia and the Hive Festival, among others.
Influences and style edit
Brutalismus 3000 is known for their rough sound.[9]
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][10] Daldas has described her vocals in the song "Good Girl" as feminist.[2]
The duo has also received attention for their remix of the single Eisbär, from Swiss Neue Deutsche Welle band Grauzone.[9]
The duo states that their stylistic influences come from genres such as gabber, hardcore, hardstyle, and punk.[11][12] Commentators have opined that their music also incorporates influences such as electroclash and hyperpop.[9][10] The duo has cited groups like Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft, and Blümchen as influences.[12] The duo also says they incorporate irony in their music, and take influence from 2000s music.[12]
Brutalismus 3000 incorporates lyrics in English, German, and Slovak in their music (Daldas speaks all three).[1] The duo's music often has aggressive vocals from Daldas.[1][12]
Discography edit
Albums edit
- 2023: Ultrakunst (With und Live from Earth)
Compilations edit
- 2021: Satan Was a Babyboomer – DURCH[digital]Solidarity 002
- 2022: Nightclubbing (Brutalismus 3000 Version) – We Are Not Alone Part 5 (BPitch Control)
EPs edit
- 2020: Amore Hardcore
- 2020: Liebe in Zeiten der Kola
- 2022: Eros Massacre
Singles edit
- 2020: "Horíme"
- 2020: "Das Model"
- 2021: "Phenomena"
- 2021: "Atmosféra"
- 2022: "3ISBÄR"
- 2023: "Die Liebe kommt nicht aus Berlin"
- 2024: "Europaträume"
- 2024: "9mm"
Remixes edit
- 2022: Lucinee – "Bang Juice" (Brutalismus 3000 Remix)
- 2022: Yung Hurn – "Alleine" (Brutalismus 3000 RMX)
Philanthropy edit
The group has used proceeds from their music to donate to charitable causes, such as groups providing aid to transgender people.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Sandström Beijer, Amanda. "Brutalismus 3000 interview: New visions, ideas and sound". www.playfulmag.com. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ 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. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ "Amore Hardcore, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ "Liebe in Zeiten der Kola, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ "Brutalismus 3000". BOILER ROOM. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ Brutalismus 3000 | Boiler Room Festival London 2021 | Possession, retrieved 2024-01-20
- ^ "Eros Massacre, by Brutalismus 3000". Brutalismus 3000. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ a b "Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". Offizielle Deutsche Charts. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Uthoff, Jens (2022-06-04). "Neue Musik aus Berlin: Satan war Baby-Boomer". Die Tageszeitung (in German). ISSN 0931-9085. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ ""nu gabber post techno punk from Berlin with love" - Brutalismus 3000 interview". Swine Daily. 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ a b c d Röthig, Sabine (2022-04-23). "Brutalismus 3000 aus Berlin: Diese Kinder! Was wohl die Eltern sagen?". Berliner Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
External links edit
- Brutalismus 3000 on SoundCloud
- Brutalismus 3000 discography at Discogs