Stephan J.: Programming, Effects, Violin, Vocals, Lyrics
Jana D.: Vocals, Lyrics
Influences
Hot Chip, Reverend and the Makers, The Rapture, Calvin Harris, Cassius, The Ting Tings, Muse, CSS, Friska Viljor, Gang of Four, Justice, Classical Music, Klaxons, M.I.A., Mediengruppe Telekommander, Nightmares on Wax, Patrick Wolf, ShitDisco, The Faint, White Rose Movement, Daft Punk, All the Sounds that Surround us
I'm not a Band is indeed not really a band as such, it's rather an explosive band of tunes, sounds and catchy melodies composed, produced and played by classical musician Stephan J.
Brought up by professional musicians in the north of Germany, Stephan soon wanted to make music himself – and he started playing the violin, later drums, guitar and the piano. From 2005-2006 he lived in London and was fascinated and inspired by London's music culture. It was just at the beginning of 2008 that he started 'playing laptop' as an outlet for his musical verve. He combines club-like beats with sometimes dirty, sometimes beepy sounds, still preserving his own style by using classical instruments such as the violin to create a simple effect: good music. In 2009 Jana D. joined the project for the vocals and for live shows. The latest success was being voted best newcomer out of more than 1000 contestants by Polarkreis 18 in the myspace bandradar competition.
- Electronische Sounds die wirklich erfrischend neu klingen... (freddysays.de)
- Mischung aus hart weich klassich und new mit schönen Stimmen in den Mixer gehauen und dabei bewusst gewusst was rauskommt! (freddysays.de)
- Coole Sachen mit der Geige (lvz)
- I’m not a Band sind dabei, so langsam richtig durchzustarten (Mephisto)
- they remind me of Crystal Castles. Actually, they seem a bit nicer (mykunk.com)
- the songs escape monotony with embracing it and twisting as much as they can (mykunk.com)
- on their way to the top (mykunk.com)
- These tunes will be an enrichment for every beep-lover with a sense of convenience of beauty (thefastlife.org)
- Dieser Mix aus elektronischen Beats, explosiven Klängen und klassichen Instrumenten, bringt einen eindrucksvollen und geschickten Musikstil hervor, der gleichermaßen club- und Wohnzimmertauglich ist. Sehr hörenswert! (Bandbase.de)
My Dear I´m not a Band [NEW SONGS], I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted. There is something that pulls me towards them. Keep it up I´m not a Band [NEW SONGS]. Te PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
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