Johnny Tupolev

German Electronic-Alternative Crossover Act Furthers COP’s Global Presence

Upcoming Album To Be Produced By Legendary John Fryer, Released In 2021 During Label’s 30th Anniversary Year

COP International Records is pleased to announce another act to its growing roster as the label celebrates 30 years in 2021. The latest addition is German-based Johnny Tupolev that furthers COP’s global presence with more international artists being added to the Oakland-based label family.

The name Johnny Tupolev also aims to connect both worlds—West and East—through a mix of culture and music in one universal language. While “Johnny” symbolizes American rock n’ roll and blues music, “Tupolev” refers to the electronic forms of pop music hailing from European inventors like Kraftwerk and CAN.

Johnny Tupolev is made up of Tom Berger (vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, programmer), Jens Grebe (bass), and Dietmar “Didi” Noack (drums) who have crossover appeal in both electronica and alternative rock. The origins of the band also provide this distinct characterization—Tom a fan of indie new wave and Jens being a metalhead, the two opted to put their influences together to create a wholly unique sound that has been seen in various music videos the band has been teasing on social media.

In addition to the music the trio makes, the band also engages with visual creatives on their team, including Emmy nominated cinematographer /documentarian/music video creator Christoph Vitt and OSCAR® nominated Visual FX Supervisor Frank Petzold

Johnny Tupolev’s upcoming debut for COP International Records will be released this year, helmed by the lauded John Fryer whose production credits include Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, and Love & Rockets. Fryer also acts as COP International’s A&R agent.

Of their signing to COP International Records, Johnny Tupolev says, “We are proud to announce that we have finally signed our record contract with the U.S. label COP International. It has taken over a year to produce our upcoming album, including three amazing music videos. Our first single will be released this Spring. We thank you all for your amazing support, love, and passion.”

More announcements regarding Johnny Tupolev will be forthcoming in 2021