105 ÖPNV - +4917635713990 LP

ÖPNV have regressed. But not in the sense of the comic character who gets hit on the head with a hammer and then shits his pants; rather in the sense of a Berlin post-punk band that, with one eye, helplessly observes the band’s internal fluctuation while, with the other eye, processes the big-city hustle of Berlin and transforms what is seen and experienced—using hands and words—into avant-garde art set to self-installed drum-computer beats. I called +4917635713990 to bring the good news that ÖPNV have released a new album, but on the other end of the line I was told to go lick ÖPNV’s ass. They were one step ahead of me.

ÖPNV make rudimentary post-punk in the broadest sense, with dangerous bass lines and drum machines. On top of that come two tons of over-spilled synthesizers and subway-driver-esque announcements disguised as vocals. The whole thing is decorated with seemingly stolen children’s instruments and samples from the depths of the heart of Berlin’s underground: the subway, answering machines, and nightlife. My tip for visitors to our beloved capital: don’t make friends there—stay home instead and listen to ÖPNV’s new record!
(Max Mustermaen)




PHNTM105
VÖ: 17.01.2026
mixed by Jonas Heyn & Magnus Krueger
mastered by Mikey Young
lyrics by Magnus Krueger, except 'B-City' lyrics by A. Ehrenstein, G.A. Goldschlag & M. Krueger
photos, artwork & design by Magnus Krueger

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107 D.B.R. - Unbearable CS

Zum Jahr des Feuerpferdes veröffentlicht DBR endlich die erste Platte - damit man sie besser in die Reittasche stecken kann, aber praktischerweise nur auf Kassette. Wie auf den Tapes zuvor klingt DBR auch diesmal komplett anders. Mit echten Drums und echten Gitarren und echtem Bass kann man inzwischen schon fast von einer Band sprechen. Aufgenommen und gemixt wurden die Songs von T-Rex in Kaulsdorf, Lichtenberg und Marzahn und viel besser kann man den Sound auch nicht mehr beschreiben. Wer einen Kassettenspieler besitzt, sollte sich dieses Stück Berliner Rockgeschichte nicht entgehen lassen.

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In the Year of the Firehorse, DBR finally release their first record — so it can be slipped more easily into a saddlebag, though conveniently only on cassette. As on the previous tapes, DBR once again sound completely different. With real drums, real guitars, and a real bass, you can now almost call it a band. The songs were recorded and mixed by T-Rex in Kaulsdorf, Lichtenberg, and Marzahn, and you couldn’t really describe the sound any better than that. Anyone who owns a cassette player shouldn’t miss out on this piece of Berlin rock history.

16.01. Berlin
17.01. Dresden
18.01. Leipzig
20.01. Witzenhausen
21.01. Aschaffenburg
22.01. Mannheim
23.01. Bern
24.01. Kreuzlingen
25.01. Basel




PHNTM106
VÖ: 16.01.2026
Recorded & mixed by T-Rex Mastered by Will Killingsworth Guitars by Marbelt Leitin & Fuzzzgun Artwork by Fuzzzgun coverprint by risoclub Everything else by DBR

Kostet 7,50 € und gibt es: hier!