D.A.F.

Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft or DAF as they are known globally is an industrial electropunk band with real attitude. Their sound is synth-heavy and so wonderfully eighties it’s the ultimate form of TBT. Their name, which translates to German-American friendship, is taken from German propaganda pre the fall of the Berlin wall and is used ironically.

Similarly, many of their songs play ironically with political figures, propaganda phrases and quotes. The band’s risqué songs such as “Der Mussolini” have caused offence among German society with lyrics that made the dictator the face of a whimsical dance. This metaphorical middle finger in the face of society is what punk is all about, though, and explains the band’s large following.

At DAF’s current set of concerts, the band is giving fans the chance to relive old favourites from their back catalogue. Expect “Der Mussolini” to be played a couple of times as well as old favourites such as “Verschwende Deine Jugend” and “Der Räuber und der Prinz.” Fans of the band will be reminiscing non-stop throughout the night and I’m certain that any newcomers will leave as brand new fans.