Artist
Andreas Dorau
German experimental artist and post-punk musician active in the early 1980s underground music scene.
About
Andreas Dorau is a German artist associated with the experimental and post-punk underground music scenes of the early 1980s. Active during the emergence of alternative music in Germany, Dorau worked within the DIY ethos characteristic of the era, releasing material through independent labels such as ZickZack Platten. His work spans experimental and avant-garde territories, drawing from post-punk and noise aesthetics. Key releases include Der Lachende Papst (1981), a foundational work in his discography, and live documentation such as Die Alternativen Arschlöcher 28.11.1981 - Live Ampermorching (1982), which captures the raw energy of his performance practice. His album Todesmelodien further explores darkly experimental sonic territories. Dorau's output reflects the broader German underground music movement of the early 1980s, characterized by provocative imagery, unconventional instrumentation, and a rejection of mainstream commercial aesthetics. His work remains of interest to collectors and researchers documenting the experimental and post-punk scenes of this period.