It’s been a couple of years since I saw British quintet Fanfarlo at the Ziegel Oh Lac at Zurich’s Rote Fabrik. After the success of their 2009 debut album Reservoir, the indie darlings have toured relentlessly, alone as well as supporting the likes of Snow Patrol and Mumford & Sons, had a song included on … Continue reading »
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Zurich OpenAir update
There have been a couple of line-up changes to the Zurich OpenAir programme recently (which the above programme doesn’t yet reflect). Additions: The Prodigy (headline on Sunday night), Stereophonics, The Hives, Expatriate. The Prodigy…I’m a bit underwhelmed. So very 90′s. I never liked their screamy music. I’m still holding out hope (likely in vain) for … Continue reading »
Zurich OpenAir announces more bands – Hole, JJ, Kate Nash, I Am Kloot and more
The Zurich OpenAir festival (27-29th August 2010) just keeps on getting bigger and better – Hole, JJ, Kate Nash, I Am Kloot and more were added today to the line-up. And there are still more bands to be announced! It’s shaping up to be a weekend of epic proportions. Check out the programme here. I’m … Continue reading »
Zurich OpenAir with Placebo, The XX, Fanfarlo, Johnossi, The Shout Out Louds and more
Holy shizzle, this came out of the blue! 27 of the 45 acts playing the Zürich OpenAir festival (Friday/Saturday/Sunday 27-29th August 2010) were announced today, and it’s a killer lineup (for me at least) – Placebo are headlining (Friday 27th August 2010), along with The XX (perhaps I will finally get to see them? I’m … Continue reading »
General newsiness 19.04.10
RIP Devon Clifford – the Canadian music scene is reeling after the sudden death of You Say Party! We Say Die! drummer Devon Clifford. Clifford collapsed after a massive brain haemorrhage on stage in Vancouver on Friday night. So young – he was only 30. Heartfelt condolences to his family and bandmates. The National’s new … Continue reading »
Fanfarlo free live Ep download
Fanfarlo have been blazing a trail across talk shows and college radio stations right across the USA lately, and they’ve put together a live EP to be downloaded free for your listening pleasure. Download Fanfarlo live US college radio EP Check out Fanfarlo on last Call with Carson Daly (no, I don’t know who he … Continue reading »
Track of the day – ‘Comets’ by Fanfarlo
Since I saw Fanfarlo at the Ziegel oh Lac on Friday I’ve been playing their album a lot. It’s addictive, I tell you. And the track ‘Comets‘ stands out as my favourite – tender, wistful and guaranteed to bring a tightness to your chest. I dare you to listen to it and not be moved. … Continue reading »
Fanfarlo + Tilia @ Rote Fabrik 29.01.10
Back at the Ziegel oh Lac again on Friday night for Fanfarlo + Tilia. Freezing cold and snowy outside, hot, sweaty and smoky inside. Swiss band Tilia surprised us with a genuinely lovely and enjoyable performance. Original members Daniela (guitar, vocals) and Julia (cello, vocals) were joined last night by 3 new members (drums, a … Continue reading »
Upcoming live gigs
I’ve got quite a few gigs coming up in Zurich the next few weeks, and one in Strasbourg (my faves, The XX!) and that makes me a very very happy girl. Here’s what I’m seeing: Band of Skulls @ Rote Fabrik, Saturday 23 January Fanfarlo @ Rote Fabrik, Friday 29 January The XX + These … Continue reading »
