AnnenMayKantereit is a German band from Cologne, that was founded in 2011. The surnames of the three founding members (guitarist Christopher Annen, singer Henning May and drummer Severin Kantereit) form the name of the band. In 2014, they were joined by bass player Malte Huck.

Starting off busking in the streets of Cologne, they soon played in regular venues and at German festivals. Two years after their latest (live) album AnnenMayKantereit & Freunde (Live In Berlin), the band are back with the first single off their upcoming third studio album Schlagschatten, which is due for 7 December. Marie is a folk pop song that’s as simple as it’s catchy, with a prominent role for May’s distinctive rough voice.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.