OLIVER DECROW
ABOUT:
Oliver Decrow's music thrives on bass-driven synths. Drawing inspiration from bands such as Beta Evers, Boan, Boy Harsher, Buzz Kull, Joy Division, and The Cure, he creates tracks with minimal and carefully selected sounds combined with poetic vocals. Deep basslines, looping synthesizer sounds, and 80s drum machine samples converge to create an immersive sonic experience.
Oliver Decrow has released music on renowned labels, including I'm a Cliché and his own label, G50 Records. He has also been featured on the esteemed Cold Transmission label on their ZEITGEIST compilation release in 2023. In addition to his solo work, he actively participates in band projects such as Klassenfeind and The Node. Oliver Decrow is based in Germany.
During his live performances, Oliver Decrow passionately delivers his vocals while playing keys, infusing his shows with energy and authenticity.
BIOGRAPHY:
Oliver Decrow embarked on his musical journey in 2002. From 2006 to 2012, he pursued a study of arts at the University HfBK Dresden. In 2010, driven by artistic aspirations and music production ambitions, Oliver Decrow ventured to Montreal (CA) and New York (USA), fully dedicating himself to these creative pursuits. In
the midst of Montreal's frigid winter, he secluded himself in a tiny room and crafted numerous hidden musical treasures, an experience that profoundly influenced his subsequent creative process.
Upon returning to Dresden, Oliver Decrow gained recognition among underground producers based in Dresden and Berlin. Sneaker DJ, also known as Dunkeltier, played a particularly influential role in Oliver Decrow's musical journey, remixing his work. During this period, Oliver Decrow embarked on solo projects and collaborated with opera singer Annette Jahns within the band project Bossa Rio Bang. He actively participated in and supported the WHY NOT parties and DJs in Dresden, notably with Top Notch and Fan83.
Oliver Decrow released a track under the artist name Vision 30, featuring the lead singer from the post-punk band Kairo, Anne. In 2019, he made several trips to Cannes (France), immersing himself in music production while also working on a construction site. In 2020, he seized the opportunity to release his single "Opus
Pistorum" on Cosmo Vitelli's label, I'm a Cliché. Currently, Oliver Decrow is focused on his solo project in Dresden, collaborating with Modern Dada on the band project Klassenfeind, and contributing as a producer for the band The Node. His music has been featured on several compilations, including the notable
Zeitgeist+ Vol.2 compilation released by Cold Transmission, a Frankfurt-based label. In 2023, Oliver Decrow unveiled his debut digital EP, "Mother Complex," following a series of digital single releases.
