Berlin DJ Duo Brutalismus 3000 Shakes Up Techno Scene with New Album ‘Harmony’
Berlin, June 25 – The Berlin-based DJ duo Brutalismus 3000, comprising producer Theo Zeitner and vocalist Victoria Vassiliki Daldas, has released their second album, ‘Harmony,’ three years after their debut. The duo, known for their unconventional sound and international success, has garnered significant attention, particularly with a surprising collaboration featuring Hollywood star Anya Taylor-Joy.
Unconventional Path to Success
Brutalismus 3000’s journey began unconventionally in 2018 when Zeitner and Daldas met on the dating platform Tinder. Their musical chemistry led to the formation of the duo in 2020. Daldas, with her distinctive voice, stands out in the predominantly male techno scene.
Hollywood Star Joins ‘Harmony’
The new album ‘Harmony’ features co-producers Boys Noize and Dylan Brady, with the British techno group Underworld also making a return appearance. A notable surprise on the album is the involvement of Hollywood actress Anya Taylor-Joy, known for her role in the Netflix series ‘The Queen’s Gambit.’ In the track ‘Morning Is For The Happy,’ Taylor-Joy interprets a poem by Theo Zeitner about a hungover morning, set to techno beats.
Global Recognition and Busy Tour Schedule
Brutalismus 3000 is currently one of the most sought-after DJ duos globally. In 2024, they performed a set at the prestigious Coachella festival and embarked on concerts in China this spring. Upcoming summer engagements include sets in Miami, Chicago, Montreal, and Los Angeles, in addition to numerous European festivals.
Breaking Away from Traditional Berlin Techno
Their hard techno sound, infused with a punk attitude, resonates with a wide audience. The 2022 song ‘Romantika’ is their most streamed track on Spotify, with over 45 million plays. The duo boasts over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and 417,000 followers on Instagram.
Zeitner expressed their desire to move away from the typical hard, minimalist Berlin techno sound. “This whole hard techno thing eventually became really stale and at times felt like a circus,” Zeitner commented on the characteristic sound of his hometown. “At some point, we just thought: ‘Screw it, we’re established now, so let’s do exactly what we want to do,'” he added. The 14 tracks, spanning nearly 40 minutes on the new album, blend techno with punk, metal, trap, and dubstep, creating a chaotic yet harmonious mix.
Source: Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), news.de
