Itchy (formerly Itchy Poopzkid) is a German
punk rock
Punk rock (also known as simply punk) is a rock music genre that emerged in the mid-1970s. Rooted in 1950s rock and roll and 1960s garage rock, punk bands rejected the corporate nature of mainstream 1970s rock music. They typically produced sh ...
band formed in 2001. The group consists of Sebastian Hafner (vocals, guitar, bass), Daniel Friedl (vocals, guitar, bass) and Max Zimmer (drums).
They have released nine albums many of which entered the German charts. They released albums on their own record label, Findaway Records, until their 7th album which was released through
Arising Empire
Arising Empire is a German independent record label that focuses primarily on punk, rock, alternative, post-hardcore, and all forms and subsidiaries of metalcore music. It was first established in 2015 in Donzdorf, Baden-Württemberg.
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. They have played more than 900 shows throughout Europe.
Up until the release of their single "Nothing" in April 2017, they toured under the name of "Itchy Poopzkid." They stated that their former name was an "unbelievably dumb band name."
On 21 July 2017, the band released their 7th studio album ''All We Know'' and they embarked on a big tour through various countries.
On 15 November 2019, Itchy released a new single and music video ''Faust'' from their 8th album ''Ja Als Ob'' which was released in 2020.
On 7 July, 2023, Itchy released a new Album ''Dive''.
The band has also authored 2 volumes of advice on working in a rock band: ''How to Survive as a Rock Band'' in volumes 1 and 2. The first was released in 2015, and the second in 2021.
Discography
; Studio albums
* 2005: ''Heart to Believe''
* 2007: ''Time to Ignite''
* 2009: ''Dead Serious''
* 2011: ''Lights Out London''
* 2013: ''Ports & Chords''
* 2015: ''Six''
* 2017: ''All We Know''
* 2020: ''Ja als ob''
* 2023: ''Dive''
; Live albums
* 2004: ''Fuck-Ups ... Live!''
; EPs
* 2001: ''Two Thumbs Down (Demo)''
* 2003: ''... Having a Time!''
; Singles
* 2005: ''Say No''
* 2007: ''Silence Is Killing Me''
* 2007: ''And I'll Walk Away''
* 2007: ''You Don't Bring Me Down''
* 2009: ''The Living''
* 2009: ''Pretty Me''
* 2009: ''The Lottery''
* 2011: ''Why Still Bother''
* 2011: ''Down Down Down''
* 2011: ''It's Tricky'' (Run DMC Cover)
* 2012: ''We Say So''
* 2013: ''I Believe''
* 2013: ''The Pirate Song'' (feat. Guido (Donots))
* 2013: ''Tonight''
* 2014: ''Out There''
* 2015: ''Dancing in the Sun''
* 2015: ''Kings & Queens''
* 2017: ''Nothing''
* 2017: ''Keep It Real''
* 2017: ''Fall Apart''
References
External links
Official website
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German punk rock groups
Musical groups established in 2001