Berlin-based duo Twin Noir transform fragments of overheard life into dark sounds. Their latest single, Stimmen, came alive from a fleeting moment in a small, dimly lit restaurant somewhere in Germany.
The scent of fried onions hung in the air, as did the residue of cigarette smoke that had been absorbed into the curtains. An older man and his even older mother sat at a corner table, and their quiet exchange inspired a song about the bleak, working-class world of the eighties Germany.
Powerful basslines and technoid beats push the song forward while minimalist German lyrics cut through with sharp clarity. A fresh fusion of post punk and EBM elements generates explosive atmospheric energy.
Stimmen is charged with memory and unease. The track reflects the sense of alienation and perseverance that characterized much of Germany's underground at the time, as seen through Twin Noir's present-day lens.
The accompanying clip visuals build on the song's themes of isolation and connection, heightening its emotional effect.
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Twin Noir
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