Abteilung 26 by dermeridian

Abteilung 26 is the new single from Meridian, a dark, atmospheric journey inspired by the secretive Department 26 in the former GDR. The track blends cold‑war tension with minimalist electronics, evoking intercepted calls, coded messages and the claustrophobic mood of surveillance-era Berlin.

Abteilung 26 ist die neue Single von Meridian, eine dunkle, atmosphärische Reise, inspiriert von der geheimnisvollen Abteilung 26 der ehemaligen DDR. Der Track verbindet kalten Krieg, Minimal-Elektronik und das Gefühl abgehörter Gespräche zu einem beklemmenden Klangbild der Überwachungszeit in Berlin.

Meridian is an minimal wave project built on analogue synthesizers and drum machines and draws inspiration from East German history, post‑industrial landscapes, as well as contemporary events in Germany, reshaping these influences into evocative electronic soundscapes. The project is lead by a producer who served as the Swedish distributor for Doepfer Musikelektronik GmbH between 1996-2021.