New Brutalism premiere 3-track EP „Requiescat Record“
Recorded in 2021 by the late Steve Albini at Electrical Audio, the minimal rock quartet New Brutalism unveils their three-track EP on 12 September. We host the premiere today.
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Summer Breeze Discoveries
Wrecked, our playlist for the hard and heavy sounds, received new songs. Most of them discovered at this year’s Summer Breeze Openair.
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„We need to reintroduce society to the respect and value of creative work“
SUISA hosted a panel on AI in music at Zurich Music Week. The discussion swung between honest curiosity, resigned disillusion, and justified fear. A brief recap.
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10 New Tracks for Shadowdancer
Our playlist full of dark sounds for open minds received a long-deserved update.
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„As an artist, you have to ask yourself: What is your investment in those platforms still worth?“
The music business is in need for alternative platforms—from social networks to distribution. Hilke Ros, artist and software developer, is a vocal advocate for different technologies like Bluesky and its AT Protocol.
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Next on the list
Four new songs that wrapped our editor around their fingers—from Swedish indie pop to a despairing poem set to music. An update to „On Repeat“.
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Major Capacitor update brings you exquisite beats
Negative White’s electronic music playlist „Capacitor“ got a massive overhaul with 26 new tracks. Get ready to rave!
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AI-generated Music Is Theft
But it’s the logical consequence of a system treating music as a mere consumer product. I’m still angry.
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Concerts
Dive into our reports and galleries of gripping live performances.
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Gallery: Calea performed at X-TRA Musikcafé
The 21-year-old Swiss pop singer Carina Meyer, aka Calea, is on her way up. At X-TRA Musikcafé in the heart of Zurich, she delivered an electrifying performance. Photographer Michelle Schmid captured the concert.
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Reviews
Our thoughts on song, album and EP releases.
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DIVEBAR YOUTH – How You Doing?
Australian artist DIVEBAR YOUTH releases a raw and liberating punch. His latest single, “How You Doing?”, is an anthem that celebrates embracing uncertainty.
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Business
News and insights around the local and global music business.
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Fri-Son reviews solidarity campaign and launches the new season
Fri-Son enters the new season following a transformative year driven by the solidarity campaign “The Roof is on Fire!”. Energised by this momentum and strengthened dialogue with public authorities, the club is launching the new season with a programme that remains true to its identity.
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Negative White presents Chris Staples
With his new album, “Don't Worry”, in hand, American singer-songwriter Chris Staples invites you to X-TRA Musikcafé.
Negative White presents Argyle
Argyle is coming to Papiersaal in Zurich. With his music and impressive voice, he will be giving a concert that fans of profound and sensitive music should not miss.
Negative White presents Dave Hause live in Zurich
Dave Hause is playing an exclusive show at Papiersaal Zurich. And he has exciting supporting acts as companions.
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