Chrislo Haas

# Chrislo Haas

German electronic pioneer Chrislo Haas emerged from the vibrant Neue Deutsche Welle scene as a founding force in several influential acts that shaped post-punk and industrial electronic music. Best known for his work with **Liaisons Dangereuses**, Haas co-founded the groundbreaking synth-punk outfit **D.A.F.** and helped establish **Minus Delta t** and **Der Plan**, acts that blended cold electronic production with experimental performance art. His contributions to these projects established him as a key figure in the development of industrial and electronic music during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Haas's sonic aesthetic—characterized by minimalist synth work, mechanical rhythms, and avant-garde sensibilities—influenced the trajectory of electronic music beyond Germany's borders. His involvement with the post-punk ensemble **Crime & the City Solution** further demonstrated his versatility across different electronic and experimental frameworks. Through these collaborations, Haas helped pioneer the fusion of electronic instrumentation with punk's raw energy and DIY ethos, leaving a lasting impact on industrial, synth-punk, and experimental electronic music.