Serafyn with international EP release
“Quantum Leap”, the debut EP from chamber folk quintet Serafyn, is released internationally at the beginning of April. Whilst distribution in Europe will be handled by various companies in their individual countries, Plastic Head will be looking after the in the UK, Ireland and the rest of the world. With a line-up of double-bass, percussion, […]
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”. […]
SME @ m4music, 26 – 28 March 2015, Zurich & Lausanne
In its eighteen-year history, m4music has become one of the most popular and important music conference/festivals in Europe. Year after year, an exciting program of live concerts, keynote presentations and discussion panels attracts an international audience keen on communicating their ideas and discovering new music as well as new business trends and opportunities. We’re sure […]
SME @ Festival Voix de Fête, 9 – 15 March
Already in its 17th edition, Voix de Fête in Geneva is a festival dedicated to supporting all kinds of francophone music makers, especially the latest wave of young talents. It is, above all, a great opportunity for Swiss artists to play to an audience of international professionals. Swiss Music Export once is again bringing a […]
ELECTRON Festival, 3 – 5 April, Geneva
Fiercely independent, the organisers of the Electron festival in Geneva write the following on their homepage: “At a time where events of electronic music of all kinds prosper, both in Switzerland and abroad, the Electron Festival cultivates its distinct character and reasserts its formidable autonomy. A festival geared toward independence since its inception, it is […]
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 […]
Julien Aubert releases new EP at last
9 March sees the release on Creaked Records of Julien Aubert’s long awaited follow-up to his two EPs “Paint Club” (2009) and “Still Life with Skulls” (2010). “Mechanic” boasts three new tracks and three remixes by Dollar Mambo, Isolated Lines and Gaspard de la Montagne. Growing up in the indie scene of Vevey in the […]
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 […]
