Potomak
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Potomak is an artist record label for the German
experimental
rock
band Einstürzende Neubauten
(Potomak on Discogs). It was founded by the band's front man Blixa Bargeld
(born Christian Emmerich on January 12, 1959) in 1988 to support the re-release of the band's Kollaps
album on CD format. It also enabled the band to assume ownership of their music and operate outside of a label contract. Potomak also serves as the label for band member's solo projects and has released albums from Alexander Hacke
, Rudi Moser
and Blixa Bargeld
. Potomak releases are distributed through Rykodisc
and Indigo.
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
experimental
Experimental music
Experimental music refers, in the English-language literature, to a compositional tradition which arose in the mid-20th century, applied particularly in North America to music composed in such a way that its outcome is unforeseeable. Its most famous and influential exponent was John Cage...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Einstürzende Neubauten
Einstürzende Neubauten
Einstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
(Potomak on Discogs). It was founded by the band's front man Blixa Bargeld
Blixa Bargeld
Blixa Bargeld is a composer, author, actor, singer, musician, performer and lecturer in a number of artistic fields...
(born Christian Emmerich on January 12, 1959) in 1988 to support the re-release of the band's Kollaps
Kollaps
Kollaps was the first official LP by Einstürzende Neubauten, released in 1981 on ZickZack as #ZZ 65. The album was reissued in 2002 with Stahldubversions, originally released in 1982.Blixa Bargeld, N.U. Unruh, and F.M. Einheit appear on the album....
album on CD format. It also enabled the band to assume ownership of their music and operate outside of a label contract. Potomak also serves as the label for band member's solo projects and has released albums from Alexander Hacke
Alexander Hacke
Alexander Hacke is a guitarist, bass guitarist, singer, experimental / industrial / electronic musician from Germany....
, Rudi Moser
Rudi Moser
Rudi Moser is the drummer for Einstürzende Neubauten as well as the latest incarnation of Die Haut, which also includes EN guitarist Jochen Arbeit....
and Blixa Bargeld
Blixa Bargeld
Blixa Bargeld is a composer, author, actor, singer, musician, performer and lecturer in a number of artistic fields...
. Potomak releases are distributed through Rykodisc
Rykodisc
Rykodisc Records is an American record label. It is owned by Warner Music Group, operates as a unit of WMG's Independent Label Group and is distributed through Alternative Distribution Alliance.-Company history:...
and Indigo.
Discography
- 2008 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
The JewelsThe JewelsThe Jewels were a girl group from Washington, D.C..The group began singing as The Impalas in 1961; its members had attended Roosevelt High School and sang in Trinity AME Zion Church...
(CD, Album, Enh, RE, Eco) - 2008 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
The JewelsThe JewelsThe Jewels were a girl group from Washington, D.C..The group began singing as The Impalas in 1961; its members had attended Roosevelt High School and sang in Trinity AME Zion Church...
(LP, Album) - 2008 Alexander HackeAlexander HackeAlexander Hacke is a guitarist, bass guitarist, singer, experimental / industrial / electronic musician from Germany....
& Danielle de PicciottoDanielle de PicciottoDanielle de Picciotto is an American born artist, musician and film maker. She was born in Washington, USA, but now lives and works in Berlin, Germany...
The Ship Of Fools (CD, CD/) - 2008 Rudi MoserRudi MoserRudi Moser is the drummer for Einstürzende Neubauten as well as the latest incarnation of Die Haut, which also includes EN guitarist Jochen Arbeit....
Moser (CD, Album) - 2008 Blixa BargeldBlixa BargeldBlixa Bargeld is a composer, author, actor, singer, musician, performer and lecturer in a number of artistic fields...
Commissioned Music (CD, Comp, RE, RM, Dig) - 2007 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Jewels (File, MP3, Album, WAV) - 2007 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Weil Weil Weil (File, MP3) - 2007 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Alles Wieder OffenAlles wieder offenAlles wieder offen is an album by the German avant-garde/experimental band Einstürzende Neubauten. It was released on October 19, 2007 in Europe and November 6 in America...
(CD, Enh, Album, Promo) - 2007 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Alles Wieder OffenAlles wieder offenAlles wieder offen is an album by the German avant-garde/experimental band Einstürzende Neubauten. It was released on October 19, 2007 in Europe and November 6 in America...
(CD, Album, Ltd) - 2007 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Alles Wieder OffenAlles wieder offenAlles wieder offen is an album by the German avant-garde/experimental band Einstürzende Neubauten. It was released on October 19, 2007 in Europe and November 6 in America...
(CD, Album) - 2007 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Weil Weil Weil (CD, Maxi) - 2007 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Alles Wieder Offen (2xLP, Album, Gat) - 2003 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Kollaps (CD) - 2002 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Fuenf Auf Der Nach Oben Offenen Richterskala (CD, Album, RE) - 2002 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Zeichnungen Des Patienten O.T. / Drawings Of Patient O.T. (CD, Album, RM) - 2002 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Haus Der Lüge (CD, Album, RM, Dig) - 2002 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
9-15-2000, Brussels (2xCD, Dig) - 2002 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
1/2 Mensch (CD, Album, RE) - 2002 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Zeichnungen Des Patienten O.T. (Drawings Of Patient O.T.) (LP) - 2002 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Haus Der Lüge (LP, Album, RE) - 2002 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Kollaps (LP, RE) - 2002 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
1/2 Mensch (LP, Album, RE) - 2002 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Fünf Auf Der Nach Oben Offenen Richterskala (LP) - 1989 Pig Sick City / Shit For Brains (12", Single)
- 1988 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Kollaps (CD)
MUSTERHAUS Series
- 2007 MUSTERHAUS 8 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Weingeister (CD, Enh, Dig) - 2006 MUSTERHAUS 7 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Stimmen Reste (CD, Album, Dig) - 2006 MUSTERHAUS 6 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Klaviermusik (CD) - 2006 MUSTERHAUS 5 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Kassetten (CD) - 2006 MUSTERHAUS 4 Redux Orchestra versus Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Redux Orchestra versus Einstürzende Neubauten (CD, Album) - 2006 MUSTERHAUS 3 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Solo Bassfeder - Komposition (CD) - 2005 MUSTERHAUS 2 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Unglaublicher Laerm (CD, Dig) - 2005 MUSTERHAUS 1 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Anarchitektur (CD, Album)
Supporter Project
- 2007 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Alles Wieder Offen (Supporter Edition) (CD, Album, Ltd, Dig) - 2005 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Grundstueck (Supporters' Album #2) (CD + DVD) - 2005 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
Grundstueck (Supporters' Album #2) (CD, Album)
DVD/Video
- 2007 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
3 Jewels (DVD, PAL, NTSC) - 2005 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
1/2 Mensch (DVD + CD) - 2005 Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
1/2 Mensch (DVD)