AnnenMayKantereit facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
AnnenMayKantereit
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AnnenMayKantereit performing in Nürnberg in 2017
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| Origin | Cologne, Germany |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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AnnenMayKantereit (sometimes called AMK) is a German rock band. They started in Cologne in 2011. Most of their songs are in German. But they also sing some cover songs in English. A special thing about the band is the unique, rough voice of their singer, Henning May.
How the Band Started
The three main members formed the band in 2011. They were still in school at the Schiller-Gymnasium in Sülz. Their last names, Annen, May, and Kantereit, became the band's name. At first, these three played music on the streets of Cologne. Later, a double bass player named Lars Lötgering joined them.
In 2013, they released their first album. They recorded it themselves. This album is not available anymore. The band also has its own YouTube channel. They share their songs there. Malte Huck joined as the bassist in August 2014. He left the group in 2020.
After their music video for Wohin du gehst came out, the band went on tour in Germany. In summer 2014, they played at big festivals. These included Appletree Garden Festival and Open Flair. They also opened for other famous bands. These included the Beatsteaks and Clueso. They were also finalists for the New Music Award.
In December 2014, AnnenMayKantereit were on the TV show Circus HalliGalli. They started another tour in early 2015. That summer, they played at more festivals. These included the Haldern Pop Festival and Rock am Ring. The Hip-Hop group K.I.Z. even featured singer Henning May in their song Hurra die Welt geht unter.
In autumn 2015, the band signed with Universal. They recorded an EP called Wird schon irgendwie gehen. It was released on October 16, 2015. After that, they went on a new tour. They sold out many concert halls.
In February 2016, they released the song Pocahontas. It was from their album "Alles Nix Konkretes". The full album came out in March 2016. It became number one on the German album charts.
On December 7, 2018, the band released their album "Schlagschatten". They recorded it in a small village in Spain.
In January 2019, BMG Rights Management signed a worldwide music deal with the band. The band started a new tour in January 2019. They played in clubs and then in bigger halls.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the band had to cancel concerts in March 2020. In September 2020, they joined a Fridays for Future event in Berlin. There, they announced that Malte Huck was leaving the band. In November 2020, they surprised fans by releasing their third album, 12.
Their Music
Studio Albums
- 2013: AMK (Their first album, not available now)
- 2016: Alles Nix Konkretes (Reached number 1 in Germany)
- 2018: Schlagschatten (Reached number 2 in Germany)
- 2020: 12 (Reached number 4 in Germany)
Live Albums
- 2016: AnnenMayKantereit & Freunde (Live in Berlin) (A recording of a concert in Berlin)
EPs (Smaller albums)
- 2015: Wird schon irgendwie gehen (Reached number 33 in Germany)
Popular Songs (Singles)
- 2015: Oft gefragt
- 2016: Pocahontas
- 2016: Barfuß am Klavier
- 2018: Marie
- 2018: Schon krass
- 2019: Ozean
- 2020: Ausgehen
Songs with Other Artists
- 2015: Hurra die Welt geht unter (with K.I.Z.)
- 2018: On & On (with HER Band)
- 2019: 5 Minuten (with KitschKrieg, Cro, and Trettmann)
- 2019: Vermissen (with Juju, reached number 1 in Germany)
Awards They've Won
- 2015: Kulturpreis der Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Rheinland (A special culture prize)
- 2015: Deutscher Webvideopreis for Music Video
- 2017: Echo for Newcomer National (Best New Artist)
- 2017: Echo for Band Pop National (Best Pop Band)
- 2019: 1Live Krone for 'Best Band'
Nominations
- 2015: 1LIVE Krone for Bester Live-Act (Best Live Performance)
- 2016: 1LIVE Krone for Beste Band (Best Band)
- 2016: 1LIVE Krone for Bester Live-Act (Best Live Performance)
- 2017: Goldene Kamera Digital Award for #MusicAct
See also
In Spanish: AnnenMayKantereit para niños
