JACOB FORTYHANDS

Started as a family project centered around brothers Lukas and Jakob Heitmann, Jacob Fortyhands quickly gained attention following the release of their first single, “Daisy,” in 2019. Three EPs, a debut album, and a successful first tour of Germany later, the band—now a four-piece featuring multi-instrumentalist Izolda Zogranian, keyboardist and producer Christoph Hinxlage, bassist Jakob Heitmann, and songwriter Lukas Heitmann—has made a name for itself not only nationally but also internationally.

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Starting out as a playful indie-pop project, the band has evolved into one of Germany’s most interesting and multifaceted English-language alternative acts. This multifaceted nature is also evident in their live performances: The band regularly expands to a seven-piece lineup on stage, offering a refreshing contrast to the prevailing minimalism in the industry. For that reason alone, the “Barking up the tree of life” tour, announced for September 2027, promises to be one of the year’s hidden gems. Fans can also look forward to the band’s long-awaited second album, “ of ,” scheduled for release in spring 2027.

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