BONAPARTE
OriginBerlin, Germany
GenresDance-punk, electronic rock, indie rock
Years active2006 (2006)–2020
LabelsIndependent
Websitewww.bonaparte.cc
Bonaparte 2016 (5 von 10)

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 has performed over 700 shows worldwide, playing in such places as Europe, China, Russia, New Zealand and the United States of America. [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
  • Schweizer Musikpreis, Nomination, 2016

Band members

  • Tobias Jundt is the only permanent member of the group.

Discography

Studio albums

Other albums

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

  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.
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