Kush K Booking in for “Drum Therapy”
A gloriously warm-hearted and mysterious treat for cold January days, Kush K’s latest EP “Drum Therapy” is available now from Irascible Records. Fronted by the singer, Catia Lanfranchi, and drawing on a large reservoir of instruments that includes organ, flugelhorn and synth, the quartet (Paul Amereller, Fiona Fiasco and Jonas Albrecht) from Zurich weaves a […]
Jaël Joins “Ensemble”
Out now via Zealand Records is “Ensemble”, an “ensemble” album from Ex-Lunik singer Jaël Malli with her old Lunik cohort Cédric Monnier, with Domi Schreiber and the Ensemble Paul Klee. “Experimental”, contrary to prejudice, does not mean “difficult” by definition. For proof see the above-mentioned Kush K, and also “Ensemble”. Lunik, purveyors of a classy […]
Puts Marie’s End Time Party
…and the award for the album title of the month goes to Puts Marie for “Pigeons, Politicians & Pinups During the Endtime of Mankind”. It can be admired now via Yagwud Records. An on/off affair for very nearly a quarter of a century, Puts Marie from Biel, from being a hyper-dynamic guitar-driven indie outfit, have […]
Switzerland Meets Trans Musicales
Another turbulent music year is drawing to an end – and here’s Les Trans to prepare us for all the adventures awaiting us just round the corner. Established in 1979 when most likely none of this year’s performers were even born, Les Rencontres Trans Musicales stands out amongst similar events in Europe for its staunch […]
Swiss Music Export Elects New Board
At the general assembly on 26 November 2024, five proven and experienced professionals from the Swiss music business were elected to the completely new board of Swiss Music Export. This marks the preliminary conclusion of an internal restructuring process at Swiss Music Export. The new board members: Fabienne Schmuki Fabienne Wolfschläger François Küffer Hazbi Avdiji […]
Coilguns‘ Odd Love
Entitled “Odd Love”, the punk-noise combo Coilguns’ new album, their fourth, is out now via their own label, Humus Records. “Odd Love is a way to summarize our relationship with music in itself, the overall music business and our band life”, says their singer Louis Jucker: “We’re amazed how long this band has lasted so […]
Gaspard Sommer Celebrating Eternal Togetherness
Newly signed to Mouthwatering Records, Genevan singer-songwriter and producer Gaspard Sommer’s first release under the new arrangement is a 4-track EP entitled “Toujours Together”. Sommer is a great fan of creative collaboration (see EP title!). Regarding himself first and foremost as a musician, he likes to surround himself with voices that add a certain je-ne-sais-quoi […]
Julie Meletta Exploring the Troubles of Love
Fresh from the presses, and following up her radio hit “Chic!”, comes “Amarcœur”, the second EP from the Ticino-based singer-songwriter Julie Meletta. Blessed with a voice that would have fit the company of France Gall, Françoise Hardy and Sylvie Vartan perfectly, she has updated the old yé-yé recipe of sweet vocals and bouncy rhythms to […]
Softlander Floating with Professional Ghosts
Out now via Oh, Sister Records is “Professional Ghosts”, the second album from Softlander. A quartet formed by familiar faces from various well-known bands from Zurich and Berne, including Alois, Dino Brandão and Jon Hood, Softlander appear to serve their members as a peaceful refuge from their other, more experimental and/or wilder projects. Sound-wise, they […]
Berceuses – Lullabies for Eight Voices
“Berceuses” is both the name of a hydra-like ensemble of multi-instrumentalist and singers, and their debut album. Recorded in the space of only four days and released a few weeks ago by Humus Records, the project is a fine illustration of the label’s ethos of experiment and collaboration. Formed as a sort of creative cauldron […]
