Brutalismus 3000: From Gabber Punk to Pop Sensation

Brutalismus 3000, the Berlin electronic duo, has released their second album, "Harmony." This work sees the duo, comprising producer Theo Zeitner and singer Victoria Vassiliki Daldas, blend their hardstyle techno with pop sensibilities and B-movie drama.

Co-produced by Boys Noize and Dylan Brady, "Harmony" explores genres from gabber and hyperpop to nu-metal and punk. The album features surprising moments, like the trap-infused "Garland" and interpolations of Lil Wayne. Zeitner's production style, characterized by rapid shifts in sound and texture, reflects an irreverent approach, evident in humorous lyrics and varied track versions.

Despite its high-energy and often chaotic sound, "Harmony" also showcases Brutalismus 3000's melodic strength. Tracks like "Friends at the Pigshed" offer a more standard techno feel, while Daldas's Slovak vocals bring a sense of salvation. The album's lyrical themes and sonic palette draw from American underbellies and B-movie fantasies, featuring a notable spoken-word contribution from actress Anya Taylor-Joy on "Morning Is for the Happy."