Bonaparte (band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Berlin, Germany |
| Genres | Dance-punk, electronic rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website |
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Bonaparte is the stage name of Berlin-based Swiss electronic rock songwriter and producer Tobias Jundt. Jundt is the only permanent member in the studio, collaborating with a changing cast of live musicians and performers when touring. Since 2006 Bonaparte performed over 500 shows worldwide a.o. in Europe, China, Russia, New Zealand or the USA. [1]
The band is characterized by their expressive critically acclaimed live performances. German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel describes the band as "A multi-ethnic group ruled by the party-Kaiser; a trash circus unleashed".[2]
Style
Bonaparte live at Rock am Ring 2017
Bonaparte is known for its socio-critical lyrics as well as its celebration of hedonism. The Berliner Zeitung described Bonaparte as "analoge Bohème,".[3]
Media awards
- "Radio Award Für Neue Musik" from Popkomm, Germany, 2008
- "Style Award Domestic" from Musikexpress, Germany, 2009
- "Too Much" No. 1 Biggest Hit in 2009 from 78s Magazine, Switzerland, 2009
- "Best Art Project" from 16 Tons Awards, Moscow, Russia, 2009
Band members
- Tobias Jundt is the only permanent member of the group.
Discography
Studio albums
- Too Much (2008)
- My Horse Likes You (2010)
- Sorry, We're Open (2012)
- Bonaparte (2014)
- The Return of Stravinsky Wellington (2017)
Other albums
- Remuched (2009) (Double CD with remixes and live material)
- Rave Rave Remix (2011) (Remix album)
- 0110111 - Quantum Physics & A Horseshoe (2011) (Live DVD and soundtrack)
- OST Beck's Letzter Sommer (album) (2015)
Singles
- Too Much (2008) (CD)
- Computer in Love (2010) (10' Vinyl with Remixes by Modeselektor, Siriusmo, Jason Forrest)
- Fly a Plane Into Me (2010) (7' Vinyl. b-side: Things Are More Like They Are Now)
- Louie, Louie (2012) (free digital download only)
- Quarantine (2012) (12' vinyl with Remixes by a.o. Housemeister)
- Mañana Forever (2013) (digital only)
- Into The Wild (2015) (digital only)
- White Noize (2016) (digital only)
- Melody X (2017) (digital only)
Remixes
- 2007: Die Piratenbraut – "12345und20" (Der Kleine Remix by Bonaparte)
- 2007: Mother's Ruin – "Godzilla vs. Bonaparte"
- 2009: Kissogram – "The Deserter" (Bonaparte Remix)
- 2011: Housemeister – "Music Is Awesome" (Bonaparte Remake Radio Edit & Extended Version)
- 2011: The Monsters – "I Want You" (Bonaparte Remix)
- 2012: MIA. – "Fallschirm" (Bonaparte Remix)
- 2012: Die Ärzte – "Ist das noch Punkrock?" (Bonaparte Remix)
- 2013: Dagobert – "Ich bin zu jung" (Bonaparte Remix)
- 2016: Da Cruz - Cala A Boca (Bonaparte Remix)
Collaborations
- 2016: Mule & Man (Bonaparte & Kid Simius): One Hand Clap EP
References
- ↑ Bonaparte: Live History. In: bonaparte.cc.
- ↑ Oberländer, Jan (28 October 2008). "Bonaparte: Blut, Schweiß und Würstchen". Der Tagesspiegel (in German).
- ↑ Fust, Boris (8 October 2008). "Die analoge Bohème". Berliner Zeitung (in German). Archived from the original on 17 October 2008.
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