What began as a revitalizing cultural platform has evolved into a prominent pillar in Cologne and beyond, catering to left-field heads and techno enthusiasts alike. BRUTALISM leads the conversation, pioneering electronic music and spatial aesthetics with ‘sound-based brutalism.’ Since 2015, they've aimed to blend pop and club culture with electroacoustic music, visuals, and dance performances, creating immersive, architecturally memorable environments with a sophisticated musical program.

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This vision comes to life in their debut release, 'Brutalism Live At St. Gertrud'. The album selects live set excerpts tailored to the distinctive spatial design envisioned by architect Gottfried Böhm. Picture a vast concrete church with a tent roof nestled among residential buildings. Its free-standing tower and three narrow gable walls create a striking architectural masterpiece, captured on the album cover with the church window as a focal point.

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In resonance with the fusion of architectural space and auditory experience, lomi presents 'Drumming Rain'. This piece not only plumbs the depths of emotional resonance and societal connectivity but also stands as a towering testament to Brutalism in electronic music. Crafting soundscapes akin to colossal concrete walls, lomi's creation demands the listener's undivided attention, cementing its place as a standout in the realm of electronic exploration.

Brutalism Live At St. Gertrud [BRUTALISM001]

Full tracklist

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1. Dornen - Elegy
2. Dornen - Fake
3. lomi - Chateau Rouge
4. Dornen & lomi - Chains
5. lomi - Drumming Rain 
6. Måtyrer - Tempel
7. lomi - Temporary Water
8. Dornen - Piece For A Burning Cathedral

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Brutalism Live At St. Gertrud will be out on June 21st, 2024. Order a copy via Kompakt.