Efterklang

Efterklang March 6th 2011 Zürich -  Stall 6 Somehow this one slipped under my radar, but here is a late breaking preview for Efterklang’s upcoming gig at Stall 6 in Zürich. The Danish indie rock group often stirs up comparison to the organic orchestral tunes of Sigur Ros, however their latest release Magic Chairs (4AD [...]

Band of Horses – Cold War Kids

A double dose of Americana is coming to Zürich the weekend of February 12th.  Two contrasting views from two established bands. February 12th Zürich – Rote Fabrik Band of Horses   Touring their third full-length release Infinite Arms, Band of Horses presents a country-rock glimpse into an increasingly relatable Stateside life of economic depression and [...]

4 days 5 shows

I’ve been loaded with a heavy burden at my day job lately but wanted to get in an update as things are starting to heat up around here.  Apologies in advance for the monster post made up of mostly flimsy previews. Next week there is a four-day stretch of back-to-back gigs in the Zürich area [...]

Caribou . . . again

November 3rd, 2010 L’usine Ptr, Geneva and November 9th, 2010 Abart, Zürich Caribou (once previewed on this site here back in April) is back in der Schweiz, and this time he brings his not-so-easy to define sound to Zürich and Geneva. His latest effort, Swim, his fifth under the moniker Caribou, leans towards electronic dance/disco [...]

Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings

October 13, 2010 Kaufleuten, Zürich The critically acclaimed funk/soul revivalists are coming through Kaufleuten this Wednesday, touring their 2010 release, “I Learned the Hard Way.”   The label “revivalist” is an unfortunate burden as the term conjures up the idea that whatever needs reviving must have, at some point, died first. However, Sharon and Co. [...]

Scout Niblett

26th May, 2010 Sudpol, Lucerne www.myspace.com/scoutniblett One of Britain’s most interesting musical nymphs, Scout Niblett (real name Emma Niblett) has actually spent most of her time in the US, becoming friends with such figures as Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, who has employed 36-year-old Niblett on a number of his projects,  the two of them creating a [...]

The Black Heart Procession

20th May, 2010 Sudpol, Lucerne www.myspace.com/theblackheartprocession San Diego rockers The Black Heart Procession are 13 years old now, yet their music doesn’t show it. Last album Six was the work of a band still enthralled by new discoveries and innovation. That record, released in October 2009, was a macabre and obscure effort and a definite [...]

The Antlers

27th May, 2010 Bad Bonn, Dudingen www.myspace.com/theantlers Brooklynites The Antlers had a very, very good 2009. In that year they released the album Hospice, a shimmering and atmospheric slice of melodic rock. Post-rock some might call it, yet The Antlers have plenty in common with bands like Grizzly Bear, what with naked vocals and echoey [...]

Late Additions: Dead Meadow / So Cow / Jimi Tenor and Tony Allen

Stop Press! We missed a few important things happening this week in Switzerland. Here they are: Dead Meadow – 9th May – Le Romandie, Lausanne www.myspace.com/deadmeadow Dead Meadow are simply the greatest psychedelic rock/jam band in the world, and there are a few to choose from. Also among the best live bands on the planet. [...]

Dinosaur Jr + Built To Spill

20th May, 2010 Dynamo, Zurich www.myspace.com/dinosaurjr www.myspace.com/builttospill This will be an unusually interesting show, for several reasons. Firstly, it is rare that Dynamo – home of skater, punk, hardcore and thrash in Zurich – puts on shows that might appeal to a wider, more discerning and eclectic audience. Secondly, this is Dinosaur Jr’s return to [...]