Johannes Hopfner is a solo artist whose alternative folk blends intensity, precision and a deep sense of presence.
His performances are immersive and intimate, carried by guitar, voice, harmonicas and subtle rhythmic elements.
Short bio
Johannes Hopfner crafts an inhabited alternative folk rock, fueled by a powerful stage presence. As a singer-songwriter and one-man band (guitar, harmonica, sometimes stomp box), he creates a free-spirited indie folk universe, oscillating between acoustic purity and visceral intensity. Through a quest for truth he defines as « live & raw. One take, no fake », Johannes captures the raw energy of the moment, without artifice. His journey has led him from Penny Lane Studio to sharing stages with artists like Yaël Naïm, Moriarty, and Tony Joe White. 💿 EPs: ‘Whispers of the Woodlands’ (2024), ‘Jack & Jo’ (2025) and the French-speaking EP “Fauve” (release 2026).
A full biography is available on the Bio page.
Press & Medias
GALA (March 16, 2009) – Media spotlight on the latest record releases.
FNAC – Winner of the « Indétendances » prize for best self-produced album.
CROSSROADS (April 2009) – Selection and review of the album One Song One Take by the folk/rock press.
LA MONTAGNE (2014) – Signed with Sophiane Productions for the album produced by Denis Clavaizolle (Bashung, Murat).
MEDIA SELECTION – Interviews and broadcasts: BBC 5 Live, FIP, Radio Nova, Le Mouv’, Virgin Radio and the Bus Palladium
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LIVE REPORT – A look back at the intensity and immersion of the stage performances (Le Soubock).
Setup (solo performance)
– Gibson Hummingbird electro-acoustic guitar
– Fishman Aura Spectrum D.I.
– Several harmonicas
– Shaker
– Occasional stomp box
– Minimal stage footprint, fast setup and teardown
For booking, collaborations or professional inquiries, please use the Contact page.