Up next is the German band of Heldautomat with their new single "Anders Sein"
"Anders Sein" is OUT NOW through Town And Towers Recordlabel
Heldautomat are Christian Purwien: vocals & lyrics, and Thomas Kowa: synthesizers & songs.
Two musicians with roots reaching back to the German electronic underground of the 1980s, now creating music that deliberately exists outside the pressure of algorithms, trends and instant gratification.
Pressrelease:
Heldautomat breathe new life into Second Decay classic "Anders Sein"
The German electronic duo revisit a 1994 synthpop classic with a powerful new interpretation "Anders Sein".
We have A fresh and atmospheric rework of the classic track originally released in 1994 by Second Decay on their album Taste.
Some songs belong to a particular era. Others prove that their message can remain relevant for decades.
"Anders Sein" is one of those songs.
Originally recorded by Second Decay, the influential German electronic duo formed by Christian Purwien and Andreas Sippel, the track now receives a new interpretation from Heldautomat, the current electronic project of Christian Purwien and Thomas Kowa.
Rather than simply reproducing the original, Heldautomat have taken "Anders Sein" in a new direction, creating a richer, more expansive and atmospheric version that connects the sound of early German synthpop with the duo's distinctive contemporary electronic approach.
At the heart of the track is Christian Purwien's unmistakable voice — a voice that has been an integral part of the German electronic underground since the late 1980s. As the vocalist and lyricist of Second Decay, Purwien was part of a scene that helped shape the darker and more experimental side of German synthpop and electronic music.
Second Decay released their acclaimed album Taste in 1994, featuring "Anders Sein" alongside songs such as "I Hate Berlin" and "Hinter Glas." More than 30 years later, the song returns. But, this time with Heldautomat.
With Thomas Kowa handling synthesizers and production, Heldautomat build their sound around analogue synthesizers, piano and minimalist drum-machine rhythms. The result is electronic music that combines melancholy, atmosphere and emotional depth with the unmistakable character of classic synth-driven songwriting.
"Anders Sein" fits perfectly into that musical universe.
The new version retains the essence of the original while giving it more space and a deeper emotional dimension. Dark electronic textures, spacious synth arrangements and Purwien's expressive vocals transform the track into something that feels both familiar and new. And that is exactly the point.
Heldautomat don't see "Anders Sein" as an exercise in nostalgia. They see it as a continuation.
The song's central themes remain just as relevant today as they were in 1994. Perhaps even more. By revisiting the track from a contemporary perspective, Heldautomat demonstrate how a song can travel through time without losing its identity.
The release also includes a classic 12-inch mix as its virtual B-side, giving the song additional room to unfold and paying tribute to the extended electronic mixes of the past.
"Anders Sein" is another chapter in the emerging Heldautomat story.
Following their debut single "Am ersten Tag", the duo continue to establish their distinctive sound. Atmospheric, analogue, melancholic and uncompromising.
Their debut album, "Zwischen den Lichtern", is scheduled for release in autumn 2026 and will feature eleven tracks in German and English.
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