Bastian Baker goes back to the beginning
“Lucky” was the title of an early single by Bastian Baker – of course it was a hit. Every one of his four albums to date has reached the top three in Switzerland. As if by magic, everything the 27 year old singer-songwriter from Lausanne has touched, has turned to gold. 26 October sees the […]
Six Swiss artists live at Eurosonic 13 – 16 January, Groningen
A new year has begun – it must be time for Eurosonic! This time round, Switzerland will be represented by six live acts in Groningen: James Gruntz – Der Aa-Theater, Thu Jan 14th, 20:00 – 20:45h Verveine – Platform Theater (Patio), Thu Jan 14th, 22:15 – 22:55h Ingrid Lukas – USVA, Thu Jan 14th, 23:00 – […]
Bastian Baker with new album and featured live spot at Eurosonic 2016
One of the most convincing and successful musical exports from Switzerland over the last few years has been the young singer/songwriter Bastian Baker from Lausanne. Still only 24 years old, Baker releases his third album „Facing Canyons“ in Switzerland on 6 November 2015 on Phonag Records. Bastian Baker was something of a shooting star when […]
Bastian Baker dates in Japan
Bastian Baker, the young singer/songwriter from Lausanne, is finishing off his year in style. After concerts in Vienna and Brussels at the beginning of November he will be flying off to Japan for shows in Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo and Kawazaki. Returning to Europe, he has lined up five more shows in Germany. Leading up to […]
Bastian Baker Tours Japan
After his success in France, Switzerland and Germany, Bastian Baker’s next stop is Japan. After a busy summer choc-a-bloc with festivals in Europe and a trip to Canada, the young singer/songwriter has so far lined up three shows in Osaka (17 November), Nagoya (18 November) and Tokyo (19 November). Before travelling to Japan, he will […]
Bastian Baker debut album released in Germany and Austria
At last, Bastian Baker’s debut album “Tomorrow May not be Better” is officially available in Germany and Austrian. It was released on 23 May on Roughtrade. Lausanne-born Bastian Baker – who is still only 23 years old – was something of a shooting star when he first appeared on the Swiss pop firmament in 2011. […]
Bastian Baker releases second album “Too Old to Die Young” in France and Belgium
After an incredibly successful start to his career with the debut album “Tomorrow May Not Be Better” (platinum in Switzerland) and the top 20 hit in France with his version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”, 22-year old singer/songwriter Bastian Baker has completed work on his second album. It is entitled “Too Old to Die Young” and […]
Swiss Artists On Tour
The Animen, The Legendary Lightness, Kadebostany, OY, BOY, Rykka, Velvet Two Stripes, Jérémie Kisling, Sophie Hunger, Camilla Sparksss, La Gale, Dagobert, Mama Rosin, Anna Aaron, Yilian Canizares & Ochumare, Abraham, Pegasus, 77 Bombay Street, The Young Gods, Bastian Baker, The bianca Story, Sun Of Moon, MyKungFu, Katharina Busch & Levin, Peter Finc, Rocky Wood, Leech, […]
Swiss Music Export @ Paléo Festival, Nyon
Swiss Music Export at the Paléo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland; 23 – 28 July 2013. Already in its 38th edition, the “Paléo”, like so many other Swiss festivals, originally grew out of a Folk festival in the 1970s. It has long since developed into a magnet for major name performers without abandoning its roots as […]