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Abwärts singer, guitarist and bandleader Frank Z. died on January 17th.

Abwärts singer, guitarist and bandleader Frank Z. died on January 17th.

We have had close ties with Abwärts since ‘Computerstaat’ days, personally and later professionally. Only last year decided to extend our cooperation again.

It is painful to think back to the SO36 concert less than a year ago. Frank had just released the brilliant 'Superfucker' single and was full of energy, drive and in the midst of tour planning. Superfuck.

But Frank has also lived a life like few others - as straightforward as he was: Courageous, uncompromising and always with a generous portion of deep black humour. Our thoughts are with his wife Sonja, the band and everyone else who will miss him as much as we do.

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Gold for Kanye West's 'Pure Souls'

Congratulations to Bastian Voelkel and Freibanks very own Shuko. They co-produced Kanye West's song 'Purest Souls' and can now call another gold record their own!

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Call Of Duty (Modern Warfare III) placement for Dosseh x Dinos

Congratulations to our french partner Because: Dosseh x Dinos are two notorious figures in french hardcore rap for the past decade.The track 'VS' was exclusively produced for the release of the new Call Of Duty (Modern Warfare III). 

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OUT: album 'Live in Berlin' by Teho Teardo & Blixa Bargeld

The album contains the complete setlist of their concert at the Sonic Morgue in Berlin on December 6th 2022. This summary of their production emotionally involved the audience, who came from different parts of the world for this show. The concert is part of a series of European dates culminating in the Berlin evening, a sort of homecoming for the duo who turned the Rome/Berlin axis into a membrane continuously crossed by sounds and words in Italian, German and English.

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New signing: Simon Slomma

Simon Slomma says he "slipped into" music comedy through his acting studies. But he has been making music all his life. He got into hip hop in his early twenties. "It really resonated with me. I just like language and I like rhythm. As a rapper, you're basically a talking drummer and I really liked that," says Simon. After three albums and an EP, he recently released the new EP  "Gargantua" and we are delighted to welcome him to the Freibank family.   

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OUT: single 'No Regrets' by K.ZIA & Harrison First

On 23.11.23, the multi dimensional artist K.ZIA will be celebrating her 30th birthday and invites her community to join through melody and Dance. Alongside New York Producer Harrison First and written with Zekyé (who is K.ZIA’s brother and songwriting partner) the trio created a joyful tune dedicated to life and a supportive community and family. A Sunkiss, palm trees and a warm breeze of love is the feeling this song is destined to spread.

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OUT: ep 'Le Sept' by SIIE

SIIE brings us their most anticipated release yet, with two original tracks and a cosmic remix from one of the defining artists of her genre. ‘Le Sept’ opens the EP with raw, impassioned energy and the enigmatic vocals that are signature of SIIE’s sound, while ‘Nightlife’ picks up the pace with punk-techno fervor and an unforgettable bass line. Vienna-based Brazilian producer, DJ, and live musician, Joyce Muniz, offers the final ingredient to this EP’s gothspell with her transcendental remix of ‘Le Sept’, guaranteed to induce dance-fever.

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Voyager wins 2 WAM Awards

Congratulations to Voyager of our Australian partner Season Of Mist! They won Best Metal/Heavy Act and Best Drummer/Percussionist at this years West Australian Music Awards.

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