Saalschutz is a Swiss electropop band from Zurich. The band classifies its style as "techno punk".
Band history
After a split single with Knarf Rellöm, released on Rewika Records in 2003, the first album followed in 2004, released on ZickZack records. Saalschutz combines electronic dance music with mostly German, sometimes English and seldom French or Swiss German lyrics which often have dadaistic characteristics. It combines the styles of Synthpop, Electropunk and Electroclash – as well as Metal, Garage Rock, Tribal House and Trance – creating a style similar to that of Knarf Rellöm, Räuberhöhle and (in parts) Egotronic. In 2006, the second regular album was released on ZickZack and Audiolith Records. (meaning "Saalschutz makes it possible") After touring extensively, the band released their third album in November 2010.
While, compared to bands like Egotronic or Frittenbude, not being explicitly political in their lyrics, Saalschutz supports political initiatives such as I Can't Relax in Deutschland or Rage Against Abschiebung.
Discography
Singles: 2010 "" 2010 ""
Albums: 2004 2006 2010 2013
Splits: 2003: Knarf Rellöm & DJ Patex / Saalschutz: Little Big City / Technopunk 2005: Saalschutz / The Dance Inc.: Never Mind The Remix 2005: Egotronic / Saalschutz: Luxus 2006: Saalschutz / Räuberhöhle: Saalschutz loves Räuberhöhle