Die Haut

The Profile

Die Haut were a German post‑punk/experimental group from Berlin, active in the 1980s–1990s. Known for largely instrumental work and high‑profile collaborations, they released Burnin' the Ice with Nick Cave and later gathered numerous guest vocalists on Head On.

German post‑punk/experimental band from Berlin; active 1981–1997; noted for collaborations with artists such as Nick Cave and Lydia Lunch; albums include Burnin' the Ice (with Nick Cave) and Head On.

One review digs into Die Haut’s Head On, painting a smoky, neon-lit Berlin with a starry cast of guest vocalists. The tone is celebratory and gritty, aligning with the band’s post‑punk and electric blues edges. Expect evocative imagery and applause for nearly every track.