Chronicle

Sara Noxx is one of the most formative artists of the alternative and dark electronic scene. Since her debut in the late 1990s, the Berlin musician has developed a distinctive sound blending powerful darkwave, driving electro-industrial, and profound spoken word vocals, which has earned her international recognition.

I. The Beginnings and Early Albums (1997–2001)

1997–1998: Zillo Victory and International Chart Success

• Zillo Band Contest Win & Solo Debut: In 1997, Sara Noxx won the prestigious Zillo Band Contest and released her debut single Society. It immediately became the overnight hit of the year and established her name within the scene.
• This was followed by her first full-length album, Noxxious.
• Paradoxx and “Stupid” (1998): The single release “Stupid” became an early international success, reaching No. 2 on the sales charts in Belgium (Benelux region).

2001: Exxtasy and the Ascent

• Sara Noxx returned in 2001 with the album Exxtasy.
• The album reached No. 9 on the German Alternative Charts (DAC).

II. The “Noxx Year,” Side Project, and Climax (2003–2008)

2003: The Year of Equinoxx, Nonvoxx, and Poetry Debut

• The year 2003 was dubbed the “Noxx Year” by many scene magazines. Sara Noxx released:
  • The single “Colder & Colder” (from the album Equinoxx), which reached No. 1 on all European alternative charts for several weeks.
  • The **instrumental album Nonvoxx.
  • Her first poetry collection, Lyrixx, proving her creative range beyond music.

2007: Essexx Side Project

• That year, Sara Noxx, together with Sven Wolff (Patenbrigade: Wolff), released her only side project album to date under the name Essexx: Bridges. The album climbed to No. 4 on the German Alternative Charts (DAC).

2008: Anniversary and Chart Peak

• Sara Noxx celebrated her work with the release of the best-of album XX-Ray (2008). The album reached No. 1 on all worldwide alternative charts.
• The single featured on the album, “Earth Song”, a duet with Peter Spilles of Project Pitchfork, also shot to No. 1 on the German Alternative Charts (DAC).

III. Stylistic Refinement and Later Works (2009–Present)

2009: Intoxxication and Superior Love (Two Sides)

• The album Intoxxication (2009) showcased the duality of her music through the single “Superior Love”, which reached No. 4 on the DAC and was released in two distinct versions:
  • “The Bright Side” (feat. Limahl): Included remixes by artists such as Real Life and Girls Under Glass.
  • “The Dark Side” (feat. 18 Summers): Included remixes by such as Illuminate and In My Rosary.

2011–2016: The Series of Chart-Breaking Duets

Sara Noxx is known for her unconventional, highly successful collaborations:

• Duets with Dr. Mark Benecke:
  • The singles “Where the Wild Roses Grow” (2011) and “Jeanny” (2016) reached No. 1 on the worldwide club charts, including the DAC.
• Duets with Oswald Henke (Goethes Erben): The singles “Weg zurück” (2014), “Falling” (2015) “Sie wusste mehr” (2015) also reached No. 1 on the worldwide club charts.
• Album Record: Her studio album Entre Quatre Yeuxx (2015) reached No. 1 on the DAC Charts, achieving the highest point score ever recorded by an artist or band.

Latest Developments: Epixx Studios and Amiga Aesthetics

In 2025, Sara Noxx has opened a new chapter with the founding of Epixx Studios. The focus here is on a unique sound aesthetic that deliberately uses the warm sound of the classic Commodore Amiga as the core of the production. This underscores her uncompromising artistic integrity.