Dagobert with new album
It does not come as a great surprise to find that an artist with a name as peculiar as Dagobert inhabits a musical world that is rather odd, too. Having spent several years isolated in a tiny village in the Grison alps, this singular singer/songwriter has developed a highly individualistic style of song which takes […]
Four Swiss groups at jazzahead! 23 – 26 April 2015, Bremen
In its eight years of existence, jazzahead! has established itself as the most important international showcase-festival focusing entirely on contemporary jazz. The last edition in 2014 attracted more than 700 exhibitors from 38 countries as well as 2500 business professionals and artists from 50 countries. 12500 visitors enjoyed more than 100 concerts and showcases on […]
The Chikitas and Undiscovered Soul at Musexpo, 22 – 29 April 2015, Los Angeles
Musexpo is an international music, media and technology showcase conference taking place annually in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Two bands from Switzerland will be taking part in this year´s program, The Chikitas and Undiscovered Soul. Both bands, apart from playing Musexpo showcases, will also be performing at the House of Blues, and they will be working […]
Klaus Johann Grobe are very busy!
Having taken a well-deserved breather in the early months of this year, synth-duo Klaus Johann Grobe will be busier than ever throughout this spring and summer. A major tour will take in Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland and Luxembourg. They will also be appearing at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton. A special treat is awaiting […]
The Weyers release new EP
Brothers Adrian and Lukas Weyermann have been inspirational figures in Zurich’s thriving music scene for nearly two decades. Drummer Lukas was driving force behind Mona Lisa Overdrive. Guitarist and pianist Adrian released four albums with his hugely popular post-Britpop outfit Crank before turning solo. Two years ago the two brothers recorded together the album “Within”. […]
Pablo Nouvelle’s Berlin residency
Ever since he released his sampledelic debut album as a free download in 2013, Berne-based Pablo Nouvelle has created a stir wherever he appeared, especially in the UK. Enjoying the support of the likes of BBC6 Music, xfm and the Guardian, his blend of pounding beats, atmospheric sounds and soulful vocals (sampled or live) brought […]
Verveine releases new EP „Antony“
Introduced as one of fifteen “unmissable acts” at the Transmusicales de Rennes by Les Inrocks, the French newspaper Libération was fulsome in its praise last December of Verveine’s performance at the festival. Devoting a major feature to the 25 year old artist from Vevey, “The Swiss singer fulfilled and even surpassed all the promises made […]
Stevans celebrate new album in Paris
Electro-pop outfit Stevans from Geneva will celebrate the French release of their third album “Rupture” with a party in Paris. This will take place on March 25 at Le Nouveau Casino, 109 rue Oberkampf, Paris 11. The band will support the release throughout May and June with concerts in France, Switzerland and Italy. Stevans were […]
Me, Valentin and You touring Germany
Me, Valentin and You are setting out to consolidate their early success in Germany with a second tour. Hailing from Berne, the band were formed nearly three years ago by singer/songwriter Valentin Kugler with musicians he had met whilst busking in his home town: Raphael Nussbaum (guitar), Martina Berther (bass) and Hannes Prisi (drums). Big […]
Klischée with a swing
Electro swing combines the brassy swagger of 1930s and 1940s big band swing with elements of present day electronic music making, including hip hop, house and techno beats. Klischée were formed by Kilian who used to play saxophone in a big band, and Domi, a jazz pianist. Also including a DJ, a rapper and a […]
