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. The duo has received international recognition for their innovative blend of electronic music and art pop, including winning the Anchor Award in 2020.

Life and education

Inéz was born in

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, Germany. She studied jazz vocals at the

Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber The Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber (or Dresden University of Music Carl Maria von Weber; also/formerly known as Dresden Conservatory or Dresden Royal Conservatory) is a university school of music, university of music in Dresden, ...

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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

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, and

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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". In 2022, she was featured on Peter Fox’s comeback single "

Zukunft Pink "Zukunft Pink" () is a song by German musician Peter Fox featuring singer Inéz. It was released on 20 October 2022, through Warner, as the lead single from Fox's second studio album ''Love Songs''. "Zukunft Pink" debuted at number one in Germa ...

", which debuted at number one on the German singles chart. She has also contributed vocals to projects by

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and

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, 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

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. Inéz co-wrote

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’s 2025 track “Tu Dime Cuando,” featuring Sofia Kourtesis and Ada. She is an ambassador for the Keychange initiative, advocating for gender equality in the music industry.

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) * Anchor Award – Winner (2020, with ÄTNA)

References

External links

Official website (ÄTNA)

Inéz on Discogs
{{Authority control 1990 births Living people German women singers German pop singers German songwriters People from Saarbrücken 21st-century German women singers