The Notwist is a German
indie rock band. Formed in 1989 in Weilheim, Germany, the band moved through several musical incarnations despite maintaining a relatively stable lineup. While their early records moved through
hardcore into dark
indie rock, their recent efforts, for which they have received the most attention, have been very strongly influenced by the
electronica scene, along with the other groups of Morr Music. Markus and Michael Acher formed the group together with Martin Messerschmidt in Weilheim, near Munich. In
1990 they recorded their self-titled debut
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