Delia Meshlir Letting in the Light
Newly out via Irascible/Ba Da Bing is the second album from singer/songwriter Delia Meshlir. Entitled “Bring Back the Light”, it features guest appearances from saxophonist Sha aka Stefan Haslebacher (Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin) and Louise Maynard (Quiet Island). Apart from the usual drums, bass and guitars, the line-up also includes two Wurlitzers, a cello and a […]
Malummi Painting the Universe Black
The second album from the Basel-based guitar/drums/vocals trio Malummi, “The Universe is Black”, is available now via Irascible. Arriving two years after their remarkable debut, “Blood”, the band clearly have not rested on their laurels. The dense and yet featherlight trip-hop of yesterday has made way for a much more intense, often guitar-led art rock […]
Warm Songs in Cold Weather from Wintershome
Five years after their debut, Wintershome are releasing their long-awaited follow up via Irascible. Entitled «Below Zero», it was once again produced by Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile, Vance Joy) who travelled to Amsterdam for these recordings from his own Bear Creek Studio in the suburbs of Seattle. Hailing from Zermatt in the shadow […]
Grandbrothers Serenade a Cathedral
Out now via City Slang / Irascible is the truly extraordinary new album from Grandbrothers. Entitled “Late Reflections”, it was entirely recorded inside Cologne Cathedral, following on from a concert to celebrate the 700 years anniversary of the Cathedral’s choir in 2022. Grandbrothers are Erol Sarp, a German pianist, and Lukas Vogel, a software designer […]
Billie Bird is On Fire
Le Temps, Libération and Les Inrockuptibles have all heaped praise on Billie Bird for her live performances and the handful of singles and EPs she has released over the years. Here, at last, is her first album proper. Entitled “Incendies”, it is available now via Mouthwatering Records. “Incendies” was a long time in the making. […]
Blind Butcher Rolling Back the Calendar
New via Irascible Records is the latest LP from Lucerne duo Blind Butcher. True to their reputation for unprovoked lunacy they are calling it “Catch 22” (note the lack of a hyphen!). This, despite the fact that it has absolutely nothing to do with the Joseph Heller novel normally associated with the situation of “damned […]
Poligone’s Accidental Debut
Newly formed synth-chanson duo Polygone are launching their career with an EP, “Par Hasard”. Released via Irascible on 24 February 2023, the title – “by accident” – refers to the accidental nature of the meeting of these two artists, although, of course, they won’t tell you how it actually did happen. Be that as it […]
Turquoise Yachting Club Sailing Across the Galaxies
17 February 2023 saw the release of the latest album from Turquoise Yachting Club, their third. Entitled “Galaxies Sunliners”, was produced by L’Eclair’s Benoît „Gérard“ Erard and is available via Irascible Records. Part of the bubbling Lausanne scene, the six-piece claims to be steeped in Sixties nostalgia. However, this writer, at least, can’t think of […]
Pat Burgener – From Snowboard to Record Player
Having prepared the ground with four EPs that have generated more than ten million streams collectively, professional snowboarder and singer/songwriter Pat Burgener from Lausanne whets our appetite for a debut album proper with a brand-new mini-album. Entitled “PAT (First Wave)” it is out now via Irascible. Pat’s laid-back style and his instantly memorable choruses are […]
Fomies Experiencing “Sudden Lag”
“Sudden Lag” is a rather odd title to choose for an album that clearly demonstrates a band’s remarkable progress in the last couple of years! Released on 21 October 2022 via Hummus/Irascible, the Vevey-based quintet’s third LP produces a volcanic eruption of synth-laced psychedelic guitar rock, with a hint of art rock and glam thrown […]
