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For over 10 years, Nader Mansour has been at the helm of The Wanton Bishops, a band that has already set impressive accents with two albums. They skillfully blend oriental melodies with influences from blues, industrial and psychedelia.

The Wanton Bishops are the realisation of the visionary ideas of an extraordinarily versatile artist—Nader Mansour, born in Beirut. After the release of his debut album, Sleep With The Lights On, a delta blues opus inspired by legends such as RL Burnside and Muddy Waters, Nader travelled to the deep south of the USA to experience the origins of Mississippi blues first-hand.

When he returned to Lebanon, he was a changed man with a newly inspired musical vision. His music gradually unfolded from the swampy plains of the Mississippi Delta up into the mountains of Lebanon. Nader describes this shift by saying, «I'm finally getting to the core of the music I want to create. This core is confusing but unique in a special way—just like our identity as Lebanese in Beirut, a constant cultural crossroads.»

This new musical direction was first hinted at on the EP Nowhere Everywhere and now finds its full realisation in the band's eagerly awaited second studio album.

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As a presenting media partner for the show, Negative White gives away 2x2 spots on the guest list for their concert at Papiersaal Zurich. Here is how you have a chance at winning:

• Be a registered free member of Negative White.
• Fill out the form (button below) by 16 January at 12 pm CEST.
• Winners will be informed via email.

With their profound songs about life, politics and interpersonal relationships, Kettcar have had a lasting impact on the German music scene since their formation in 2001.

Known for their albums Du und wieviel von deinen Freunden or Von Spatzen und Tauben, Dächern und Hände, Kettcar inspire with an unmistakable mixture of melancholic indie rock and intelligent, socially critical lyrics.

Their latest album, Gute Laune ungerecht verteilt, released in 2024, addresses intensively with the challenges of our time, such as the pandemic, war and racism. It does not provide simple answers but searches for hope and utopias in the midst of the crisis. With powerful, profound lyrics and musical diversity, from acoustic moments to punk and indie influences, the band shows that nuances and despair can also create hits. The band's humour and constant reference to the present make the record unique and emotionally moving.

Win Spots On The Guest List

As a presenting media partner for the show, Negative White gives away 2x2 spots on the guest list for their concert at Kaufleuten Zurich. Here is how you have a chance at winning:

• Be a registered free member of Negative White.
• Fill out the form (button below) by 16 January at 12 pm CEST.
• Winners will be informed via email.

A year ago, German-Swiss musician Dennis Kiss released Norddeich Mole, his solo debut album filled with heartfelt songs about coming of age, the notion of being lost, and love.

Now, Dennis Kiss closes the album’s cycle with a final round of shows. The tour leads him to various locations in Germany and Switzerland.

As an official media partner, Negative White is giving away 1x2 spots on the guestlist for one of his sprawling, energetic live shows at Albani Music Club in Winterthur on December 19.

The deadline for participation is Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 11:59 am. We will inform the winner by email.

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They are one of those bands that you just have to see live. Altin Gün combine psych rock and contemporary synthpop with Anatolian and Turkish folk music, creating visionary reinterpretations of traditional songs, a fascinating trip between the past and future.

Their first two albums On (2018) and Gece (2019) were showered with praise from international critics.

Âlem and Yol (2021) were followed in 2023 by the live album Aşk, in which Altin Gün returned to her greatest strength: the urgency of her world-famous, driving, hypnotising live performances.

In fact, the five-piece band from Amsterdam, some of whom are of Turkish descent, have already thrilled half the world with their unmistakable sound, played sold-out headline tours in North America and Europe, and stopped off at the most significant festivals on the planet: Coachella, Lowlands, Primavera Sound, Fuji Rock.

Win Spots On The Guest List

As a presenting media partner for the show, Negative White gives away 2x2 spots on the guest list for their concert on 5 September at Kaufleuten Zurich. Here is how you have a chance at winning:

• Be a registered free member of Negative White.
• Fill out the form (button below) until 30 August, 8 pm CEST.
• Winners will be informed via email.

On Friday and Saturday, March 22nd to 23rd, the m4music Festival again takes place in Zurich. Negative White will be on the ground, covering both days in our festival diary.

And maybe we will see you there as well because we have 4x2 tickets for Saturday to give away. Although there are amazing free entrance shows to enjoy, the ticket opens the doors to even more acts:

• Hannah Jadagu [Negative White recommends]
• Ray Laurél
• BARON.E [Negative White recommends]
• EKKSTACY
• Julia Alexa
• Say She She [Negative White recommends]
• Steintor Herrenchor
• Bibiza
• Wa22ermann
• Barry Can't Swim
• Nnavy
• Domiziana
• Sam Quealy
• UTO
• Meg 10
• Luca Durán

Take Part In The Contest Today

To enter the contest, simply fill out the form below until Wednesday, March 20, 8 pm. The four lucky winners will receive their two tickets via email.

Good luck!