Inéz (singer)
Inéz | |
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Inéz (2022) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Inéz Schaefer |
| Born | June 15, 1990 Saarbrücken, Germany |
| Origin | Germany |
| Genres | electronic, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, piano, synthesizer |
| Years active | 2017 – present |
Inéz (born 15 June 1990) is a German singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. She is known for her collaborations with artists such as Solomun, John Summit, and Peter Fox and as the vocalist and keyboardist of the avant-pop duo ÄTNA, formed in 2017 with drummer Demian Kappenstein.[1] The duo has received international recognition for their innovative blend of electronic music and art pop, including winning the Anchor Award in 2020.[2]
Life and education
Inéz was born in Saarbrücken, Germany. She studied jazz vocals at the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber in Dresden.[3]
Career
ÄTNA
While studying in Dresden, Inéz met percussionist Demian Kappenstein. Together, they formed the avant-pop duo ÄTNA in 2017. Known for their intense live performances and genre-defying sound, they have performed at international festivals such as Eurosonic Noorderslag, SXSW, and Amsterdam Dance Event.
Collaborations and solo work
Inéz has collaborated with a number of notable German and international artists. She featured on John Summit's 2025 single "light years" and Solomun’s singles "Tuk Tuk" and "Prospect".[4] In 2022, she was featured on Peter Fox’s comeback single "Zukunft Pink", which debuted at number one on the German singles chart.[5]
She has also contributed vocals to projects by Marteria and Seeed, and composed for theatre and film.
In 2023, she performed in the stage adaptation of Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre's novel Noch wach? at the Thalia Theater in Hamburg.[6]
Inéz co-wrote DJ Koze’s 2025 track “Tu Dime Cuando,” featuring Sofia Kourtesis and Ada.[7]
She is an ambassador for the Keychange initiative, advocating for gender equality in the music industry.[8]
Discography
With ÄTNA
- Made by Desire (2020)
- Push Life (2022)
- Lucky Dancer (2024)
Selected featured singles
- "Tuk Tuk" – Solomun feat. Inéz (2021)
- "Prospect" – Solomun feat. Inéz (2021)
- "Love, Peace & Happiness" – Marteria feat. Inéz & Yasha (2021)
- "Zukunft Pink" – Peter Fox feat. Inéz (2022)
- "light years" - John Summit feat. Inéz (2025)
Awards
- 1Live Krone
- 2022 – Best Song: "Zukunft Pink" (with Peter Fox)[9]
- Anchor Award – Winner (2020, with ÄTNA)
References
- ^ "Telescope: ÄTNA". Pop-Kultur 2021. 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ^ "ÄTNA". Reeperbahn Festival International (in German). Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ^ "Ätna - GoOut". goout.net. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ^ Bray, Axel (2021-02-05). "Solomun & ÄTNA come together on 'Tuk Tuk'". Electronic Groove. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts". www.offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ^ "Noch wach?". Thalia Theater (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ DJ Koze - Music Can Hear Us (in German), 2025-04-04, retrieved 2025-04-14
- ^ "ÄTNA". Keychange. 2022-06-02. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ "Warner Music Central Europe: 1LIVE Krone 2022: Peter Fox gewinnt mit "Zukunft Pink" in der Kategorie "Bester Song"". Warner Music Germany (in German). 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2025-03-10.