Narkose, Sexverbot, Die Knöpfe

punk | hardcore | synth punk | pillow punk

NARKOSE was formed in late 2023 to create a new sound that honors the spirit of old-school German punk bands like Schleimkeim, Chaos Z and Mittagspause. Their debut album "Überleben Koexistenz", released in 2024 via Bretford Records, offers a raw and uncompromising mix of old-school punk, post-punk and hardcore, the latter influenced by their personal proximity to the local hardcore scene.

Sexverbot is a Berlin punk band. Fast guitar, clear lyrics, unmistakable character. Whether capitalism fever dreams ("Ich bin verliebt"), social coldness and concrete tristesse ("Täglich grüßt die Monarchie"), self-destruction as the only way out ("Der Antagonist") or a middle finger to esoteric disciples ("Mystic Shit") - on "Sexverbot" short, concise, uncompromising songs are presented. Similar to the pioneers of past decades, the album reflects the lack of perspective and anger of a generation. The self-titled debut was produced by Lorenz Szukal (Die Verlierer) and will be released on Bretford Records (LP/digital) and Mangel Records (tape).

Die Knöpfe from Berlin are an all-girls punk band founded in spring 2025. Blending punk, NDW and new wave, they flirt with both soft and hard sounds, creating their very own sound: "pillow punk".