The Smart Grinders
Soft Loft kicked off the album tour at Salzhaus Winterthur. We are diving into the band's past and promising future.
Stories
Reports, reviews, interviews, essays, and opinions about music and its connection to business and society.
5 Songs That Inspired Laddermen
Lucerne trio Laddermen have released their new EP, «And Now You’re Bored.» We asked the band to share five songs that have inspired their creative work.
Our Diary of m4music 2024
Negative White is attending the m4music Festival 2024 in Zurich. Two days of conference and live performances. Here is our diary.
«I’m done with just having music as a coping mechanism. There must be other ways, hopefully…»
Hubert Tuyishime, aka Porcelain id, released their debut album, «Bibi:1», mid-February. A conversion about identity, traumatic experiences, and music as a coping mechanism.
Cheering and Boiling in Zurich
Son Mieux packed the small club Exil in Zurich and turned up the volume and heat to the maximum.
«I have been sober for four years now. It was a significant process»
Camiel Meiresonne and his band, Son Mieux, are on their way up. Ahead of their concert in Zurich, we spoke to the band's mastermind about disco, sad moments, and his sobriety.
I Switched From Spotify To Apple Music. Was It Worth It?
Spotify is the obvious choice for anyone looking for a music streaming service. However, the company often annoys me despite their undeniably great product. So I tried to switch it up.
Exploring The Fascination For Moyka
Since her debut single in 2019, the author has repeatedly written about Norwegian pop artist Moyka but has never succeeded in scratching more than the surface.
Gallery: The Vaccines & Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers in Zurich
On Saturday, January 27, The Vaccines played a sold-out gig at Mascotte Club in Zurich. We brought home some impressions.
Keep Dancing Inc. – A Taste of Possibility
French trio Keep Dancing Inc.'s second album, «A Taste of Possibilty», features ten promising songs but fails to create sonic cohesiveness.
Swiss Band Becomes Victim of AI Scam
Bell Baronets suddenly found that they'd released a new EP. The problem: It's not theirs. What happened?
Far-Right Referendum Threatens Swiss Music Scene
A referendum seeks to cut the public broadcasting fee in half. It not only threatens independent journalism but also the opportunities for Swiss musicians.
Music Business Bros With An Extremely Bad Take
In 2024, Spotify will only pay artists if their song has more than 1000 streams—and some people defend it.
How To Best Support Your Favourite Musicians
Streaming is not a viable business for most indie artists. Here are four ways you can actually support your favourite musicians.
Angie McMahon – Light, Dark, Light Again
Australian singer-songwriter Angie McMahon demonstrates artistic and emotional sophistication in her sophomore album.
Beharie – Are You There, Boy?
Norwegian musician Beharie released his debut album, «Are You There, Boy?». The record conveys stories of a complex character.