Artist Info: The Hirsch Effekt

The Hirsch Effekt is a German band from Hanover, formed in 2008. Their music, characterized by a mix of styles, is often described as artcore.

Nils Wittrock and Ilja Lappin met at the Hanover University of Music, Drama, and Media and, together with Philipp Wende, founded the band in 2008. The band’s name refers to the Hirsch effect, discovered by the German physician Rahel Hirsch.

In 2009, The Hirsch Effekt produced and released a self-titled demo recording with five songs. [read more...]