Bargeld
In short
Blixa Bargeld is a German musician and the lead singer of Einstürzende Neubauten. He is currently appearing in news searches due to recent reports involving various criminal incidents involving 'Bargeld' (cash) in Germany and Austria.
Who they are now
He is the frontman of the industrial band Einstürzende Neubauten, which he formed in 1980. He was also a founding member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds between 1983 and 2003.
Why they are in the news
The term is trending because of several recent news reports regarding cash thefts, pharmacy robberies, and fraud cases involving cash in Europe.
An example of their work
He is well known for his work with the band Einstürzende Neubauten, using unconventional objects to create industrial music. He also contributed to the early sound of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Easy to mix up
The German word 'Bargeld', which means cash, is frequently used in news headlines regarding crime.