
The short documentary "NOTHING NEW BUT ABORTIVE GASP" explores the Hamburg-based electro-industrial band active from 1987 to 1989. Founded by Harry Luehr (instruments) and Tim Paal (vocals), with various guest musicians, the band stood out for its high degree of improvisation, unusual for electronic music at the time. In Hamburg’s punk-influenced, left-leaning independent scene, their apolitical stance made them controversial. The band name "ABORTIVE GASP" was interpreted as antinatalist, sparking debates, though the band never clearly stated a position on abortion. Known as a "Hamburg Bunker Band," they performed in clubs near the Schanzenviertel and the flak bunker, such as the alternative club "Kir."