Monumental and the Art of Liking Oneself
Newly released by Mouthwatering Records comes Monumental’s debut album, “When I Liked Myself Just a Little Too Much”. Here’s what the press release has to say about it: “This is music for the overthinkers. The under-sleepers. The people who fee too much and dance away.” Not to be confused with the young British indie band […]
Namaka’s Head Is in the Clouds
Entitled “Cloudspotting”, Namaka’s new album is available now from Moutwatering Records. It is the follow-up to the synth-pop duo’s highly praised debut album “Restore” from four years ago. Recorded on 4-track cassette recorder and laptop in and between Zurich and Brussels, Philippe and Sophie are just as interested in textures as melodies. Citing Tirzah, Mica […]
Elio Ricca Go Emotionally Hardcore
Following on from a long list of singles, synth-duo Elio Ricca are finally releasing an album. “Emotional Hardcore” is out now via Mouthwatering Records. It fulfills every expectation the title might raise! Take the title track: massively rocking drums, mantra-like vocals, operatic background sirens (in the Greek mythology sense), cavernous synth bass, plus an eerily […]
Jules Martinet Goes It Alone
After many years of collective endeavours, multi-instrumentalist Jules Martinet makes his solo debut with an EP entitled “Peak Rose”. Self-released, it is distributed by Irascible. Born in the hive of musical activity that is Lausanne, Jules formed a number of bands, including Polar Circles and Monument, before moving to Zurich. Here, his name popped up […]
Zatokrev Exploring the Depth of Mirrors
Basel-based post-metal quartet Zatokrev return sludgier and darker than ever with a new (double) album, their sixth, “…Bring Mirrors to the Surface”. Released by Berlin-based Pelagic Records, it follows on from their split album with American doom-metallers Minsk. The album boasts several prominent guest vocalists, including Zeal & Ardor’s Manuel Gagneux, Bølzer’s Okoi Jones and […]
Anna Rey Reporting on Her State of Mind
Out via Red Brick Records is Anna Rey’s new EP, “State of Mind”. Multi-instrumentalist and singer Rey – aka Anna Girsberger – has many strings to her bow. Performing solo as well as with the band she recorded this record with, she is also very much at home in a jazz environment, leading her own […]
Enjoy Europe’s Best Showcase Festivals in the Company of Swiss Music Export
There are many showcase festivals to choose from, and Swiss Music Export chooses only the best! Throughout the year, we present showcases all over Europe, we host networking events, and we serve up apéros and brunches, all in the service of music made in Switzerland. Better still, delegate passes and tickets are often a lot […]
Switzerland @ Waves Vienna
1 – 4 October 2025Various venuesVienna Austria A bridge between East and West, the conference/festival Waves Vienna is always a popular destination for artists and business professionals from Switzerland. This year, SME is proud to present four acts at Waves. Valentino Vicace Fabulously extravert, Valentino Vivace in full flight is a truly crazy sight to […]
SME @ SoundTrack_Zurich 06
30 September – 3 October 2025ZFF Festival Centre, Zurich Properly tended to, the symbiotic relationship between all forms of moving image and music production, including the gaming industry, is a rich source of inspiration – not to mention revenue! – for musicians. Running parallel to the extremely popular Zurich Film Festival with its international audience, […]
Switzerland @ Reeperbahn Festival 2025
It’s nearly autumn again – but we’re not complaining: “autumn”, according to our personal thesaurus, is a synonym for „Reeperbahn Festival”, one of Swiss Music Export’s favourite music events anywhere in the world. An invaluable barometer to tell us about impending changes in our musical weather, we couldn’t possibly miss the opportunity to introduce the […]
