Bonaparte (band)

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BONAPARTE
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Background information
Origin Berlin, Germany
Genres Dance-punk, electronic rock, indie rock
Years activesince 2006
Labels Independent
Website www.bonaparte.cc
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Bonaparte 2016 (5 von 10)

Bonaparte is the stage name of Berlin-based Swiss independent 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 has performed over 700 shows worldwide, playing in such places as Europe, China, Russia, New Zealand and the United States of America. [1]

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The band is characterised 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]

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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]

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Band members

Discography

Studio albums

Other albums

Singles

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Collaborations

Soundtracks as Studio Bonaparte

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References

  1. Bonaparte: Live History. Archived 18 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine In: bonaparte.cc.
  2. Oberländer, Jan (28 October 2008). "Bonaparte: Blut, Schweiß und Würstchen". Der Tagesspiegel (in German).
  3. Fust, Boris (8 October 2008). "Die analoge Bohème". Berliner Zeitung (in German). Archived from the original on 17 October 2008.