Nylon

Nylon is a prominent German nu-jazz collective that emerged from the fertile Berlin electronic scene of the early 2000s, specifically associated with the Sonar Kollektiv orbit. The group is a 'supergroup' of sorts, featuring members from Micatone and Atomhockey, including vocalist Lisa Bassenge and producer Stefan Rogall.

Their sound identity is defined by the intersection of traditional German chanson, vocal jazz, and modern downtempo production. They gained critical attention for their sophisticated covers of artists like Hildegard Knef, stripping away the orchestral bombast of the originals in favor of skeletal, beat-driven arrangements. Culturally, they represent the 'Berlin Lounge' era, where jazz was repurposed for the club-adjacent chill-out rooms of Europe. Their influence web connects the classic jazz vocalists of the mid-century to the acid-jazz and trip-hop movements of the 1990s. Critical consensus highlights their impeccable taste and the seamless integration of live instrumentation with electronic sequencing, positioning them as a more refined, song-oriented alternative to purely instrumental nu-jazz peers.