Einstürzende Neubauten is a German experimental music group, formed in West Berlin in 1980. The band currently comprises founding members Blixa Bargeld and N.U.
Unruh, plus Jochen Arbeit, and Rudolph Moser, who both joined the line-up in 1997. In 2026, Josefine Lukschy joined the band as the bass player.
real name: Blixa Bargeld, N.U. Unruh, Alexander Hacke, Jochen Arbeit, Rudolph Moser
members: Blixa Bargeld, Alexander Hacke, N.U. Unruh, Jochen Arbeit, Rudolph Moser
formed in: Berlin
labels: ZickZack Schallplatten
genres: experimental music
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The band name is usually translated into English as "Collapsing New Buildings". Neubauten ("new buildings") is a general term referring to buildings constructed in Germany after 1945. These are often regarded as cheaper, flimsier, and less aesthetically attractive than Altbauten, or pre-1945, especially pre-modernist buildings. Due to the extensive destruction throughout Germany during the Second World War, and the extensive rebuilding thereafter, Neubauten constitute a very familiar element of German cities.
Einstürzende Neubauten are regarded as industrial pioneers due to their harsh, noise-influenced sound. The band was heavily influenced by the Krautrock movement of the early 70s in Germany, specifically Can, Neu! and Kraftwerk, as well as the German rock band Ton Steine Scherben, who Bargeld cited as, "The only true German rock band."
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