Stasch

About

Stasch is a German independent record label based in Berlin, operating primarily during the 1980s. The label emerged during a period of experimental and avant-garde music exploration in West Germany, focusing on releases that bridged literature, performance, and sound art. The label's catalog reflects an interdisciplinary approach, combining musical compositions with spoken word and poetic recitations. Notable releases include "Musik Um Den Futurismus" (1980), which engaged with futurist aesthetics through sound, and subsequent releases featuring literary readings and performances at cultural institutions such as the Daad Galerie. Stasch primarily released material on vinyl LP format, positioning itself within the underground and experimental music community of 1980s Berlin. The label's output suggests a commitment to avant-garde practice and the intersection of multiple artistic disciplines, though detailed documentation of the label's founding, philosophy, and complete artist roster remains limited in archival records.