Computerbandit
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Computerbandit | |
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| Birth name | Christian Rolf |
| Born | 1983 Hanau, West Germany (now Germany) |
| Genres | Synthwave, Synth-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter Record producer |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Website | computerbanditmusic |
Computerbandit (born 1983 in Hanau; real name Christian Rolf) is a German musician and music producer in the genre of electronic music.
About
[edit]Christian Rolf has been active as a music producer with the alias Computerbandit since 2019. His musical output ranges between the genres of 80's-inspired synthwave,[1] electronica, electro, electroclash, and synthpop. His productions are influenced by the sound of the 80s.
He gained international attention in 2021 with his fourth release and the music track "You Are Digital", which went viral on his Instagram account.[2] In the same year, his production "You Are Digital" was awarded by "Magnetic Magazine" as one of the best music productions of the month in the category Synthesizer Tracks.[3] This was followed by further contributions in blogs and magazines in Germany,[4] the US,[5] the Netherlands,[6] and Belgium.[7] His other releases received positive reviews as well certifying a "marvelous escapist quality"[8] or "skillful mixture of synthwave and electroclash".[9]
In addition to his own releases, Computerbandit also produces music for synchronization in the field of advertising productions for the ASUS brand, among others.[10]
Trivia
[edit]During an interview, Combuterbandit revealed that the cover artwork of "You Are Digital" has been created by The Real Theory,[11] artist, founder & CEO of artgrab.co.[12]
In June 2021, Rolf has been featured by the Big Shot magazine asking Computerbandit to reveal his personal June 2021 chart showing the French DJ Commuter at the top.[13]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Till Tex (2020)
- By Your Side (2020)
- You Are Digital (2021)
Singles
[edit]- Are You Tired (2020)
- Popper, Punks & Porsche Drivers (2021)
- Lose Control (2022)
References
[edit]- ^ "Computerbandit". Fresh Guide (in German). 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ "Beat 03/2022". falkemedia (in German). Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ Rohn, Chris. "The 15 Best Synth Tracks of April 2021". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ "Computerbandit - Popper, Punks & Porsche Drivers (Video) » TONSPION" (in German). 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ "IN THE STUDIO". Music is 4 Lovers. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ S, Gepost door; Mebus, er. "Interview met COMPUTERBANDIT" (in Dutch). Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ Capo, Claudio (2021-07-10). "Computerbandit drives you through colourful synthwaves". Tanzgemeinschaft. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ Sorogas, Niki (2020-05-05). "Computerbandit - On the Run". giveitaspin.gr. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ Frenken·Discover·, Thomas. "Computerbandit - Lose Control • Electrozombies". Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ "Balrog Paris pixelise Asus Rog et le Zephyrus G14". CB News (in French). Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ "The Real Theory (@the_real_theory) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ Lesedauer, ·3 Minute. "Interview with Computerbandit". technoszene.com (in German). Retrieved 2022-09-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Silverman, Yehouda. "Computerbandit June 2021 Chart". Retrieved 2022-09-09.