In 2003, Sebastian Robitzsch co-founded the electro band WIV (Waiting in Vain) in Dresden, Germany. During the years, the formation changed, guitars were added and the voice of the band changed. As of 2026, WIV is complemented by Japanese-born Chiho and resides in London, UK.
Holding five albums, two EPs, and two singles, WIV stands on a catalog carved through years of relentless evolution. Each release marks a step forward or sideways, but always driven by an uncompromising commitment to craft. For WIV, quality isn’t a goal at the finish line, it’s the force steering every lyric, every note into sharper focus.
Driven by a longing for unity and disappointment with global events, WIV reflects the eternal Zeitgeist of the black scene. As children of synth-pop, EBM and industrial of the late 90s and early 2000s, WIV today produces modern, melodically exciting, but above all one thing – honest electronic dark pop songs. True to the motto: from the scene, for the scene.
Waiting in Vain. open(s) your mind.