Muthoni Drummer Queen Following the “River”
Entitled “River”, the new album by Muthoni Drummer Queen was released on 19 November 2021 by the French indie label Yotanka Records. Following on from the remarkable “SHE”, “River” is the fourth album from a super busy artist whose formidable presence has enriched countless festivals and recordings over the past few years, including a stunning […]
European Music Week – 8 – 15 January 2021
Do you remember last year’s must-have Groningen-fashion accessory, the pink “A Taste of Swiss Music” cap? Of course, you do! It was everywhere. You will also remember the totally out-of-control Swiss Music Export party, the seriously moreish raclette orgy and the massively competitive Gouda vs Gruyère contest. Seven of the acts that were part of […]
This is it – the Swiss take over Eurosonic! 15 – 18 January 2020
Nothing against Guy Fawkes, Halloween, Diwali, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve – but let’s face it, these are mere pre-ambles for the real shindig, Eurosonic! And here’s a thing: we at Swiss Music Export are absolutely 101% certain that Eurosonic 2020 will be bigger, better and groovier than anything that’s gone before. Why? Because 2020 […]
Another Hot Eurosonic Update
As you might have gathered from previous super-enthusiastic postings from us, Switzerland will serve as the focus country at the next Eurosonic festival in January 2020! Our live music programme is now complete and comprises 22 Swiss acts, reflecting a broad range of styles. It is no coincidence that quite a few names on our […]
“A Taste of Swiss Music” – Eurosonic 2020 Artists live at Couleur 3
Swiss Music Export, Fondation CMA and Couleur 3 celebrate the artist selection playing at Eurosonic 2020 with an “A Taste of Swiss Music” showcase event live at Couleur 3 radio studio 15. On stage will be the four artists selected by the national radio stations SRF 3, RTR, Rete 3 and Couleur 3. Couleur 3 live – „A Taste of Swiss Music“ Thursday […]
Eurosonic 2020 – Focus on Switzerland! 15 – 18 January Groningen, Netherlands
We all love Eurosonic! That’s why we can barely contain our excitement that Eurosonic 2020, under the banner of “A Taste of Swiss Music”, will be focusing on our very own wonderful music scene. “Switzerland stands out for its cultural diversity with a very eclectic music scene which has been making waves over the past couple […]
Swiss Focus at Les Rencontres Trans Musicales de Rennes 5. – 9. December 2018
Les Rencontres Trans Musicales de Rennes may be the last great festival of the year, but it certainly isn’t the least. Situated on the edge of one of the most picturesque parts of France, Brittany, Rennes isn’t short of attractive sights. However, during the five days the city hosts this glorious five-day extravaganza of musical […]
SME @ Paléo Festival, Nyon – 17 – 22 July 2018
Incredibly, it’s the Paléo Festival’s 43rd edition this year! Such longevity wouldn’t have been possible if this wasn’t such a special event indeed. It begins with the location, the gorgeous green fields near the North banks of Lake Geneva. And it continues with a music programme that is amongst the most diverse, colourful and thus […]
B-Sides Festival, 14 – 16 June 2018, Kriens
Another great festival in a fabulous location, the B-Sides Festival near Lucerne serves up both a grand mountain-and-lake scenery and an eclectic programme of adventurous music from Switzerland, the rest of Europe, Africa, and beyond. Of the Swiss contingent, the likes of Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp XXL, Sissy Fox, Reverend Beat-Man or J & […]
