Post-punk / Krautrock outfit TANTRUM ZENTRUM presents the wildest love story in 'Don't Be A Fascist'

Post-punk / Krautrock outfit Tantrum Zentrum presents the wildest love story in 'Don't Be A Fascist'. Watch the new video

FOR FANS OF: Soviet Soviet, Molchat Doma, Ist Ist, Snapped Ankles, Rain Dogs, The Rats, Viagra Boys, The Fall, Devo
GENRES: post-punk, indie rock, alternative rock, electro punk, punk, krautrock, antifa, humorous
INFLUENCED BY: Television, Sonic Youth, Glenn Branca, Killing Joke, Public Image Limited, Neu!, Can, Kraftwerk, Let 3
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'Don't Be A Fascist'  https://youtu.be/8PSnBP97USA
Bandcamp  https://tantrumzentrum.bandcamp.com/track/dont-be-a-fascist
Order the single  https://bit.ly/43XxyDM
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/track/5tEN88bLaMEL60KUrf6RHf
Soundcloud  https://soundcloud.com/tantrumzentrum/dont-be-a-fascist/s-KJ3Mmnjce4c
'Der Leiermann'  https://youtu.be/8UeO9Ixgows
Order 'Der Leiermann' single  https://bit.ly/44mdL0J
Soundcloud  https://soundcloud.com/tantrumzentrum/tantrum-zentrum-der-leiermann-radio-edit
Tantrum Zentrum Audio Newsletter  https://hearthis.at/tantrumzentrum/tzaudionewsletterjuly2023/

"Tantrum Zentrum brings all the spunk and infectious energy of The Monks, Gang of Four and The Vapors, and catchy stylings and a musical ethos that fall in similar territory as newer artists as Molchat Doma, Soviet Soviet, LCD Soundsystem and Fontaines D.C." ~ The Spill Magazine
 
"Tantrum Zentrum have given this “wartime love story” a more indie feel; something akin to early Echo & The Bunnymen or REM; more Kit Kat Club and Krautrock than euro rock, and you can imagine getting excited if this came on the car radio when you’re driving in Europe, a track to quicken the pulse and the speed of the car" ~ Joyzine


British / North American post-punk outfit Tantrum Zentrum present their new single 'Don't Be A Fascist', along with a new video that offers both clever animation, lyrics and flashes of despots, such as Mussolini, Nigel Farage and Vladimir Putin.

Well-timed and thematic given the crazy state of affairs in the world at the moment, this is the most unlikely love story ever - a song about falling head over heels... with a fascist!  

Based in London, Tantrum Zentrum's members draw from the UK, Canada and the USA, music having brought them together like a magnet while living in London. Inspired by early 70s krautrock and late 70s New York no-wave bands, they deliver sonic dissonance and poppy hooks with great energy and style... imagine Killing Joke on happy pills.

This is the second of three songs recently recorded with renowned producer Steve Evans (Robert Plant, Siousxie Sioux, Goldfrapp). The earlier-released single 'Der Leiermann' is performed in German. And while the new single is performed in English, it contains a few Bosnian and corrupted German words for emphasis.

Made up of Vaat Dafuq (vocals, guitar), Sabine de Rousseau (guitar, vocals), Valhalla Schimmer (bass guitar) and Kur Putchnik (drums). Tantrum Zentrum makes hi-energy post punk interlaced with funk, goth and krautrock influences.

"'Don’t Be A Fascist' is a wartime love story. Inspired by the 80s Yugoslavian pop hit 'Fa Fa Fašista' (performed by Sarajevo’s Plavi Orkestar), the song tells a story as old as time itself: boy meets girl, and they fall in love. Then their country gets occupied by the German forces of the Third Reich, and the girl falls for the tall, handsome enemy soldier in a magnificent uniform. Needless to say, the boy is furious!" says Vaat Dafuq.

"We chose a bombastic title that may resonate with many even now. The release is accompanied by a humorous ‘explainer’-style video that shouldn’t be taken too seriously."

With analogue synths, distortion and hypnotic drums played with Devo-esque precision, the band's music shares elements of Krautrock pioneers Neu! and Faust, along with goth and no-wave experimentalists such as Sonic Youth, Glenn Branca and Theoretical Girls.

Tantrum Zentrum creates memorable live performances loaded with good energy, humour, excellent musicianship and in several languages. Always happy to play for their audience, they aim to get people moving, while fostering genuine connections and a sense of community. The band will be playing a number of club shows in the UK in support of this release.

'Don't Be a Fascist' is out now, available via fine music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Vaat Dafuq – vocals, guitar
Sabine de Rousseau – guitar, vocals
Valhalla Schimmer – bass guitar
Igor Olejar – drums
Steve Evans – backing vocals
Produced by Stephen Evans and Tantrum Zentrum
Recorded at The Fortress, UK by Stephen Evans
Mixed in stereo and Dolby Atmos by Stephen Evans in November 2022
Additional synth and drum machine samples by Punkdisco
Music by Tantrum Zentrum
Lyrics by Vaat Dafuq
Released via Teknostan Records


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