Straftanz
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Straftanz is a German electronic dance music
project, established in the summer of 2006. Straftanz is formed by a loose group of artists (j-ing, k-x, -jl- and cyberdominator) calling themselves the Straftanz ZK. Additional artists involved are Carsten Jacek (SITD
), Mille Petrozza
, and Myk Jung (The Fair Sex) who were involved in the recording of the first album Forward Ever. Some connection to the Futurpop Project Rotersand
was claimed several times but never officially approved. In interviews, Straftanz described its musical style as "Industrial-Streetfighting-Dance". In fact, the sound of Straftanz is best described as a mixture of EBM, futurepop, trance
, rave, metal, and rhythm noise elements that are tied together with a present dance groove.
. DJs copied the demo and spread it across Germany and Europe before any record deal was offered. The German label "Dependent" signed Straftanz and in October 2006 released the single "Straftanz" with surprising success, hitting Position 35 on the Deutsche Alternative Jahrescharts, annual collection of the year's most relevant releases. Despite the fact that its lyrics mainly consisted of the names of German alternative clubs and DJs, "Straftanz" in its various versions covering different areas of Germany (Ost, Sued, West and Nord) gained relevance at alternative parties worldwide. The UK act Revolution By Night
completed a remix of the track entitled "Straftanz UK (featuring RBN)" for the band, but currently this version has not been made available commercially. However, it was available on the Straftanz myspace page, picked up club play in the UK, and was played live several times by RBN.
After the record label Dependent went out of business, Straftanz changed to the label Scanner and released the EP "Tanz Kaputt, was Euch Kaputt Macht!" which was followed by the project's first album release "Forward Ever". German music magazines covered Straftanz extensively.
"Tanz Kaputt, was Euch Kaputt Macht!" in the "Deutsche Alternative Jahrescharts 2008" Straftanz achieved Position 23.
Straftanz played several clubshows and Festival Gigs since 2007. In October 2009, Straftanz toured for the first time by joining VNV Nation
on the second part of their "Faith Power and Glory" tour.
Straftanz are currently working on their second album.
Straftanz - Mainstream Sellout Overground (2011)
Electronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
project, established in the summer of 2006. Straftanz is formed by a loose group of artists (j-ing, k-x, -jl- and cyberdominator) calling themselves the Straftanz ZK. Additional artists involved are Carsten Jacek (SITD
SITD
SITD, often depicted [:SITD:], is a German electro-industrial band founded in 1996 by Carsten Jacek and Thorsten Lau as Shadows in the Dark.-History:...
), Mille Petrozza
Mille Petrozza
Miland "Mille" Petrozza is a German guitarist and singer. He is best known for being the lead vocalist of the band Kreator...
, and Myk Jung (The Fair Sex) who were involved in the recording of the first album Forward Ever. Some connection to the Futurpop Project Rotersand
Rotersand
Rotersand is a German electronic music act, formed in September 2002 by musician/producer Gun and singer Rascal with dance music producer/DJ Krischan J.E. Wesenberg joining them shortly after...
was claimed several times but never officially approved. In interviews, Straftanz described its musical style as "Industrial-Streetfighting-Dance". In fact, the sound of Straftanz is best described as a mixture of EBM, futurepop, trance
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
, rave, metal, and rhythm noise elements that are tied together with a present dance groove.
History
The track "Straftanz" was first played at the club Sixx P.M. in DortmundDortmund
Dortmund is a city in Germany. It is located in the Bundesland of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr area. Its population of 585,045 makes it the 7th largest city in Germany and the 34th largest in the European Union....
. DJs copied the demo and spread it across Germany and Europe before any record deal was offered. The German label "Dependent" signed Straftanz and in October 2006 released the single "Straftanz" with surprising success, hitting Position 35 on the Deutsche Alternative Jahrescharts, annual collection of the year's most relevant releases. Despite the fact that its lyrics mainly consisted of the names of German alternative clubs and DJs, "Straftanz" in its various versions covering different areas of Germany (Ost, Sued, West and Nord) gained relevance at alternative parties worldwide. The UK act Revolution By Night
Revolution By Night
Revolution By Night are an electronic music band based in London, UK. They are often referred to as 'RBN'. The only continuous members are founding member Steve Weeks and Bryon Adamson, with Phil Eaton joining in 2006- Revolution By Night Mk 1 - 1994 to 1999 :The original Revolution By Night...
completed a remix of the track entitled "Straftanz UK (featuring RBN)" for the band, but currently this version has not been made available commercially. However, it was available on the Straftanz myspace page, picked up club play in the UK, and was played live several times by RBN.
After the record label Dependent went out of business, Straftanz changed to the label Scanner and released the EP "Tanz Kaputt, was Euch Kaputt Macht!" which was followed by the project's first album release "Forward Ever". German music magazines covered Straftanz extensively.
"Tanz Kaputt, was Euch Kaputt Macht!" in the "Deutsche Alternative Jahrescharts 2008" Straftanz achieved Position 23.
Straftanz played several clubshows and Festival Gigs since 2007. In October 2009, Straftanz toured for the first time by joining VNV Nation
VNV Nation
VNV Nation are a British/Irish electronic music band originally from Dublin, Ireland and Essex, United Kingdom and now based in Hamburg, Germany. They combine elements of electro-industrial, trance, synthpop and electronic body music . The members are Ronan Harris and Mark Jackson...
on the second part of their "Faith Power and Glory" tour.
Straftanz are currently working on their second album.
Discography
- Straftanz - Straftanz, MCD 2006 Dependent Records
- Straftanz - Tanz Kaputt, was Euch Kaputt Macht!, EP 2007 Scanner/Dark Dimensions
- Straftanz - Forward Ever, CD 2007 Scanner/Dark Dimensions
Straftanz - Mainstream Sellout Overground (2011)