Sara Noxx | |
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Origin | Berlin, Germany |
Genres | Electro-industrial, darkwave, electronic |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | Rough Trade, Prussia |
Member of | Essexx |
Website | saranoxx |
Sara Noxx is a German musician and member of the alternative music scene. She is also a member of the band Essexx, who in 1997 were the winners of the Zillo band contest.
Noxx's debut solo release was the 1997 mini-album Society on Nightshade Productions.
Her 2001, the album Exxtasy reached No. 9 on the DAC. [1] In 2003, Noxx released her instrumental album Nonvoxx. In late 2003, the album Equinoxx and the single "Colder & Colder" were released which reached the No. 1 position of all European alternative charts for several weeks. [2]
In 2008, Noxx released a three-CD set XX-ray [3] including numerous new interpretations, remixes and duets but also a collection of multi-lingual interpretations of her work. In 2009, her single "Superior Love" from her Intoxxication album reached No. 4 on the DAC. [4]
To date, Noxx has released three full albums as well as numerous singles, LPs and special releases. [5]
Noxx is a member of the band Essexx [6] and is credited with remixing the song Navigator for Blutengel. [7] She did vocals on the X-Fusion song Reap the Whirlwind, remixed by The Eternal Afflict. [8] Her 2008 single, "Earth Song", featured guest vocals from Project Pitchfork, and reached No. 1 on the DAC. [9] Noxx sang a duet with ASP on the song "Imbecile Anthem" for the duet/remix album Die Zusammenkunft. Her cover of "Where the Wild Roses Grow" featured world-renowned forensic biologist Mark Benecke.
Released on Nightshade Productions:
Released on Scanner Records:
Released on Prussia Records (A label of Rough Trade Records): [10]
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