In the wake of their powerful third album, Net Prophet, Plattenbau returns with their heaviest offering yet: CURSED. This album is not just another release; it’s a formidable statement steeped in the chaos of our current reality. CURSED immerses listeners in a sombre soundscape where doom, hardcore, and dungeon synth converge, all cut through with Plattenbau’s signature edge.
“Communion in rage against a collapsing reality.”
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The band plunges headfirst into the prevailing crises of our times, portraying a world teetering on the brink of feudalism. As rival warlords wreak havoc on ecosystems and societies, the powerless are left to sift through the ruins. This album is a raw confrontation of our own privileged inertia, reflecting the existential dread of witnessing the world ignite from the comfort of our screens.
Nestled within the album’s dark textures, CURSED stands defiantly against despair. Rather than a mere dirge, it serves as an invitation: here, rage morphs into ritual, noise transforms into a release, and dance emerges as an act of defiance. Plattenbau embodies visceral energy, reinvigorated by sonic extremity, all while adhering to their motto: “tight, loose and evil™.”
Photo by Maria SécioCURSED is not just an album; it’s an essential listening experience that embodies the struggle, the hope, and the defiance of our generation. Dive in now, this is truly a must-listen for anyone yearning to confront the chaos of existence head-on.
Plattenbau (commie block in German) is an international Berlin-based foursome that fuses elements of post-punk, noise rock and wave into a dark and intense potion. Their sound blends robotic drums, gothy basslines, mystical guitars and paranoid synths into a mood akin to a 90s VHS horror soundtrack, tied together with deep, brooding vocals.
The band formed in 2011, inspired by the brutalist architecture of East Berlin’s post-Soviet landscape. A mainstay of the Berlin underground scene, over the years the band evolved in members and instrumentation until solidifying its current lineup: Lewis Lloyd (Vox/Synth), Sally Brown (Bass/Vox), Brandon Walsh (Drums) and Jesper Munk (Guitar/Synth).
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
(( EUROPE ))
11.4.25 – Aarhus, Denmark – VoxHall *
11.5.25 – Copenhagen, Denmark – DR Koncerthuset *
11.6.25 – Oslo, Norway – Goldie Oslo *
11.7.25 – Stockholm, Sweden – Hus 7 *
11.8.25 – Malmo
11.14.25 – Leipzig, Germany – Hitness Club **
11.26.25 – Hamburg, Germany – MS Stubnitz ***
12.4.25 – Kassel, Germany – Sander House Hostel Kassel
12.5.25 – Munich, Germany – Import Export
12.6.25 – Halle, Germany
12.7.25 – Berlin, Germany – 90mil
supporting ANIKA *
supporting WOMBO **
supporting GEWALT ***
