my-friend-from-zurich.org » music http://my-friend-from-zurich.org my-friend-from-zurich.org Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:05:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Event Tip: Brockdorff Klang Labor @Helsinki Klub http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/event-tip-brockdorff-klang-labor-helsinki-klub/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=event-tip-brockdorff-klang-labor-helsinki-klub http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/event-tip-brockdorff-klang-labor-helsinki-klub/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:42:12 +0000 NiNa http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=3034

(photo: facebook)

Founded in the 90s as a “living room orchestra”, Brockdorff Klang Labor soon started to integrate electronic instruments in their musical works and they first published four strictly limited tapes. One of them “Tausend Bunte Lichter” did earn exceeding reputation with its symbiosis of flute and beatboxing and made  them to pioneers of the electro-folk. That was the cornerstone of a remarkable development.

To cut a long story short: they still produce finest german electro music and you get the chance to hear them live: this Saturday, 2 March, they grace Zurich with a concert at Helsinki Klub (see our Finland – post from February 17). Make sure to buy your tickets in advance!

For lovers of Bratze, Saalschutz or Tocotronic.

Btw: If you prefer the combination of electronic and classical music, we got another happening for you next weekend: thonhalleLATE on Friday 1 March, where classic meets electro.

]]> http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/event-tip-brockdorff-klang-labor-helsinki-klub/feed/ 0 Event Tip: Bat for Lashes concert @ Rote Fabrik http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/event-tip-bat-for-lashes-concert-rote-fabrik/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=event-tip-bat-for-lashes-concert-rote-fabrik http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/event-tip-bat-for-lashes-concert-rote-fabrik/#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:34:59 +0000 NiNa http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=2009

(Photos: Bat For Lashes, Facebook)

The London based Natasha Khan, known by her stage name as Bat for Lashes, is an English singer-songwriter and multi-intrumentalist. Her magical music bedazzles everyone, her voice is distinctive and her songs attest to a great deepness and emotionality.

Don’t miss her concert at Rote Fabrik this Sunday night, November 18.

Read more about her and other glamourous music girls @ ZüriTipp.

For lovers of Björk, Lykke Li, Florence + the Machine or Fever Ray.

]]> http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/event-tip-bat-for-lashes-concert-rote-fabrik/feed/ 0 What does Zurich sound like? Part II with Phenomden http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/what-does-zurich-sound-like-part-ii-with-phenomden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-zurich-sound-like-part-ii-with-phenomden http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/what-does-zurich-sound-like-part-ii-with-phenomden/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:25:51 +0000 MaNu http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=1283 The perfect sound for a rainy day like this: Swiss reggae singer Phenomden brings Jamaica to Switzerland and proves that Swiss German goes easily with tropical sounds. Hear it yourself!

Part I: Anna Kaenzig

]]> http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/what-does-zurich-sound-like-part-ii-with-phenomden/feed/ 0 I love music. Where do I find the best variety on records and a helpful shop assistant? http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/stroll/i-love-music-where-do-i-find-the-best-variety-on-records-and-a-helpful-shop-assistant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-love-music-where-do-i-find-the-best-variety-on-records-and-a-helpful-shop-assistant http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/stroll/i-love-music-where-do-i-find-the-best-variety-on-records-and-a-helpful-shop-assistant/#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:55:53 +0000 NiNa http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=967

Oh, you should definitely head towards Kreis 4, most of the good record shops are located there.

Sonic at Anwandstrasse is one of them, the owner shows you at least two even better vinyls for every one you like. Not much different is Crazy Beat at Badenerstrasse: one could spend hours in there!

Other tips are: Hum Records, 16 Tons or Jamarico.

]]> http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/stroll/i-love-music-where-do-i-find-the-best-variety-on-records-and-a-helpful-shop-assistant/feed/ 0 Event Tip: 37. Winterthurer Musikfestwochen http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/eat-and-drink/event-tip-37-winterthurer-musikfestwochen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=event-tip-37-winterthurer-musikfestwochen http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/eat-and-drink/event-tip-37-winterthurer-musikfestwochen/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:37:50 +0000 NiNa http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=778

(photos: Musikfestwochen)

Once a year, the lovely town of Winterthur is definitely THE PLACE TO BE for MUSIC LOVERS: the Musikfestwochen are on!

From 15 – 26 of August, there will be lots of astonishing concerts, until the 23 of August all of them are with free entry. We are especially looking forward to Apparat, The Black Seeds, Movits! and Sigur Ros.

The atmosphere at all three main venues Steinberggasse, Kirchplatz and Graben in the middle of the old town of Winterthur is very relaxed. Beside a wide range of concerts, you could also enjoy cabaret, films, delicious food, local beer, a special program for kids and the night-owls can party all night long at different clubs.

Winterthur is only 25km away from Zurich and the easiest way to get there is by public transport. The trains to Zurich leave every 5-10 minutes and during weekends, there are trains all night long.

Watch the Trailer

]]> http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/eat-and-drink/event-tip-37-winterthurer-musikfestwochen/feed/ 0 Event Tip: Streetparade vs. rural music festival http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/event-tip-streetparade-vs-rural-music-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=event-tip-streetparade-vs-rural-music-festival http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/event-tip-streetparade-vs-rural-music-festival/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:07:46 +0000 MaNu http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=762 For techno-lovers, Zurich is definitely the place to be at this weekend: It’s time for Streetparade again! Be prepared to find the city centre packed with dressed-up party people and curious onlookers. Love Mobiles tour the city and DJs play on stages between Bürkliplatz and Utoqiai until midnight.

For a never ending party with an excellent line-up, go to Lethargy at Rote Fabrik.

(photo: Facebook)

If you’re not into nz-nz-nz-sound and crowded crazyness, you might prefer to escape the city. We suggest a visit at the music festival „Schlauer Bauer“. Set in the middle of the Wetzikon forest and with the spirit of Coachella, it’s the perfect place for good music and good spirit.

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(photo: Stadstommer)

Summer in Zurich wouldn’t be summer in Zurich without the concert series Stadtsommer. Sponsored and organised by the city of Zurich, seven local bands get to choose a location to play for one night.

For all those not lying at the beach somewhere in the south, Stadtsommer is the place to listen to good music, mingle and enjoy a Zurich summer night. Free entrance.

myfriendfromzurich is especially looking forward to Fiona Daniel (July 28) and to the comeback of Baby Jail (August 1th). Have a look at the line up here.

]]> http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/at-night/event-tip-stadtsommer/feed/ 0 Event Tip: Stolze Openair http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/eat-and-drink/event-tip-stolze-openair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=event-tip-stolze-openair http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/eat-and-drink/event-tip-stolze-openair/#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 14:48:31 +0000 MaNu http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=220

Even after this long weekend, myfriendfromzurich can’t wait for the next – cause it’s time for Stolze Openair! For the eleventh time this means: Two days of good music, soccer, eating, drinking and relaxing – and all this right in the middle of town. We are especially looking forward to local musicians Anna Kaenzig and Dabu Fantastic.

Check line-up and location here.

A little goodie for those who can’t wait: The crew of the Stolze Openair created a playlist on Youtube.

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