Theories follow one another, fueled by technical clues. The model of the tape recorder used and the supposed presence of a Yamaha DX7 synthesizer make it possible to date the recording approximately to 1984. In 2021, a false trail leads to the Viennese singer Christian Brandl, before being quickly denied.
Exploring the Hörfest archives revealed that more than 800 little-known bands still escaped Google's eye. “ We needed a broader group of researchers “, explains Arne, moderator of the subreddit under the pseudonym LordElend. The mobilization is organized through different platforms, giving birth to collaborative spreadsheets listing multiple members, sounds and titles.
The decisive breakthrough comes on November 4, 2024. Reddit user marijn1412, exploring the archives of the Northwest Newspaper (German regional newspaper mainly distributed in the north-west of Lower Saxony), discovers the existence of FEX, a rock group with Pop/New wave accents. After contacting the musicians himself, he received the original recording of Subways of Your Mindfinally confirming the origin of the enigmatic piece.
