The Notwist are a German indie rock band from Weilheim in Bavaria, active since 1989 and built around brothers Markus and Micha Acher. Over three decades they have moved from hardcore and dark indie rock toward a sound that weaves electronics, post-rock and experimental pop - a shift crystallised on their landmark 2002 album Neon Golden. They release on their own Alien Transistor label and on Morr Music, and are one of the few German indie acts to have built a lasting international following.
The Notwist released their tenth studio album News from Planet Zombie on March 13, 2026 via Morr Music.
News from Planet Zombie is the first studio album since 1995's 12 that the band recorded together in the studio in its expanded live formation.
The Notwist announced a new album and shared lead single 'X-Ray' in November 2025, with a UK/EU spring tour to follow.
The Notwist toured Germany as a three-piece 'Pocketband' in autumn 2025, playing Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin with setlists focused on older material.
The band undertook a European tour in April 2026, with dates in Vienna, Bologna, Rome, Zürich, Cologne, Amsterdam, Brussels and London.
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Haldern Pop Festival 2026 brings together a diverse lineup - including The Notwist, Robert Lippok, and Marta Del Grandi - for a summer music festival near Rees/Haldern.
German band The Notwist performs in Dresden. Experimental electronic music and indie rock.
German band The Notwist performs in Wiesbaden. Experimental electronic music and indie rock.
German band The Notwist performs in Düsseldorf. Experimental electronic music and indie rock.
German band The Notwist performs in Bremen. An experimental and artistic project for fans of contemporary sound.
German band The Notwist performs at Skaters Palace. Electronic indie rock with a distinctive experimental sound.
German indie rock band The Notwist, known for their experimental approach to music, performs in Oldenburg.
German indie rock band The Notwist, known for their experimental approach to music, play in Bochum.
German band The Notwist will perform at Kultur- und Kommunikationszentrum Pavillon.