Various – Sowas Von Egal. 3 (German Synth Wave Underground 1981-1986)

With “Sowas von Egal Vol. 3,” the Hamburg-based DJ collective Damaged Goods continues its acclaimed compilation series on Bureau B—once again focusing on the subversive underground scenes in the German-speaking world of the early 1980s. Away from the commercial NDW scene, a creative parallel world emerged: bands spanning post-punk, new wave, synth-pop, and avant-garde released their music in tiny print runs or through DIY channels—raw, edgy, and radically independent.

The tracks gathered here reflect a time caught between new beginnings and uncertainty, shaped by a “No Future” attitude, political pressure, and artistic freedom. Danceable, direct, and often surprisingly catchy: “Sowas von Egal Vol. 3” brings forgotten treasures back to life—and brings them back to the dance floor.

Genre: Electronic