{"id":67054,"date":"2023-06-30T10:30:36","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T08:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.exhimusic.com\/magazine\/?p=67054"},"modified":"2023-06-30T09:24:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T07:24:06","slug":"transatlantic-post-punk-outfit-tantrum-zentrum-presents-dont-be-a-fascist-single","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.exhimusic.com\/magazine\/2023\/06\/30\/transatlantic-post-punk-outfit-tantrum-zentrum-presents-dont-be-a-fascist-single\/","title":{"rendered":"Transatlantic Post-Punk outfit Tantrum Zentrum presents ‘Don’t Be A Fascist’ single"},"content":{"rendered":"

British \/ North American post-punk outfit Tantrum Zentrum<\/strong><\/a> present their new single\u00a0<\/strong>‘Don’t Be A Fascist<\/strong>‘<\/a>, which is both well-timed and thematic given the crazy state of affairs in the world at the moment. The most unlikely love story ever – this song is about falling head over heals… with a fascist!<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This is the second of three songs recently recorded with renowned producer Steve Evans<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Robert Plant, Siousxie Sioux, Goldfrapp)<\/strong>. The earlier-released single ‘Der Leiermann’<\/strong><\/a> is performed in German. And while the new single is performed in English, it contains a few Bosnian and corrupted German words for emphasis.<\/p>\n

Made up of Vaat Dafuq<\/strong> (vocals, guitar), Sabine de Rousseau\u00a0<\/strong>(guitar, vocals),\u00a0Valhalla Schimmer\u00a0<\/strong>(bass guitar) and\u00a0Kur Putchnik\u00a0<\/strong>(drums).\u00a0<\/strong>Tantrum Zentrum makes hi-energy post punk interlaced with funk, goth and krautrock influences.<\/p>\n

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\n“‘Don\u2019t Be A Fascist’ is a wartime love story. Inspired by the 80s Yugoslavian pop hit ‘Fa Fa Fa\u0161ista’ (performed by Sarajevo\u2019s 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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

“We chose a bombastic title that may resonate with many even now. The release is accompanied by a humorous \u2018explainer\u2019-style video that shouldn\u2019t be taken too seriously.”<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

As of June 30, ‘Don’t Be a Fascist’ will be available from fine music platforms, including\u00a0Apple Music<\/strong><\/a>, Spotify\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>and\u00a0Bandcamp<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

CREDITS<\/strong>
\nVaat Dafuq \u2013 vocals, guitar
\nSabine de Rousseau \u2013 guitar, vocals
\nValhalla Schimmer \u2013 bass guitar
\nIgor Olejar \u2013 drums
\nSteve Evans \u2013 backing vocals
\nProduced by Stephen Evans and Tantrum Zentrum
\nRecorded at The Fortress, UK by Stephen Evans
\nMixed in stereo and Dolby Atmos by Stephen Evans in November 2022
\nAdditional synth and drum machine samples by Punkdisco
\nMusic by Tantrum Zentrum
\nLyrics by Vaat Dafuq
\nReleased via Teknostan Records<\/p>\n

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FOR SHARING<\/strong>
\n‘Don’t Be A Fascist’\u00a0<\/strong> https:\/\/tantrumzentrum.bandcamp.com\/track\/dont-be-a-fascist<\/a>
\nOrder the single<\/strong>\u00a0 https:\/\/bit.ly\/43XxyDM<\/a>
\nSpotify\u00a0<\/strong> https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5tEN88bLaMEL60KUrf6RHf?si=9a0cfbb74e7c478e<\/a>
\nSoundcloud<\/strong>\u00a0 https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/tantrumzentrum\/dont-be-a-fascist\/s-KJ3Mmnjce4c<\/a>
\n‘Der Leiermann’\u00a0<\/strong> https:\/\/youtu.be\/8UeO9Ixgows<\/a>
\nOrder ‘Der Leiermann’ single\u00a0<\/strong> https:\/\/bit.ly\/44mdL0J<\/a>
\nSpotify<\/strong>\u00a0 https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4tAbkKTFjx3rV8FoyxAMgF<\/a>
\nApple Music \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/artist\/tantrum-zentrum\/1658662575<\/a>
\nSoundcloud\u00a0<\/strong> https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/tantrumzentrum\/tantrum-zentrum-der-leiermann-radio-edit<\/a><\/p>\n

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