Biography

Beyond Obsession was founded in 2012 during the WAVE GOTIK TREFFEN in Leipzig and is influenced by the dance music and stylish indie pop of the eighties. Consisting of Nils Upahl (vocals/synthesizer/guitar) and Marco Bartz (synthesizer since 2021), the band has released several albums. After some big festivals the band worked together with producers like Olaf Wollenschläger (Mesh, Melotron, And One), Daniel Myer (Haujobb, Cleaner, Bruderschaft, Noise Unit) and Rob Dust (Depeche Mode Remixer). Beyond Obsession started performing their stylish and dark indie electronic pop with big vocals. Some say the singer sounds like Martin Gore or Andy Bell. The whispers on the street eventually led Beyond Obsession to a record deal with POPGEFAHR (De/vision). They also signed with INFACTED RECORDS. After the release of their first album LISTEN, LEARN AND SPEAK with their hit single ON MY WAY in early 2013, critics quickly pounced on the band and deemed them an artist to check out. Tours with AND ONE, SOLAR FAKE and shows with CAMOUFLAGE and DE/VISION followed. Following the release of PIECES OF MACHINERY (2015), MOMENTS OF TRUTH (2016) and REVOLUTION FROM BELOW (2020). The band is now releasing their first EP called EP1 MEANING (2022). It will be the first part of a three EP collection that will bring BEYOND OBSESSION back to their musical roots.