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A great musician in small shoes
She became famous thanks to YouTube. In her videos she sings and plays her songs in her room; “bedroom versions” as she calls it.
Meanwhile, her first album "Hands" in the trade and is in the UK charts on 5th place. Little Boots is the latest new discovery in the world of Electro-Pop. "It is weird, that I should be hip", says Little Boots about the sudden success. She is being compared to Lady Gaga (and comes out much better, if you ask me) and is regarded as the act of the year. Victoria Hesketh, so her real name, meets with her futuristic electro-pop the nerve of time. The critics speak of sparkling, authentic talent and flair for the new. Her album is full with good-mood songs, catchy beats and a scarcely heard combination of melodic pop with synthesizer.
With the success comes the interest of the press. But the 25-year-old is not afraid of them:
"There is no skeleton in my closet. “I never did drugs, smoked a cigarette, always worked hard."
Til the end of the year Little Boots is touring throughout the UK, the USA and Australia. When she will first come to Switzerland, is unfortunately still unknown.
On 8 August her new single "Remedy" will be released.
Image source: bloglost.eu
Meanwhile, her first album "Hands" in the trade and is in the UK charts on 5th place. Little Boots is the latest new discovery in the world of Electro-Pop. "It is weird, that I should be hip", says Little Boots about the sudden success. She is being compared to Lady Gaga (and comes out much better, if you ask me) and is regarded as the act of the year. Victoria Hesketh, so her real name, meets with her futuristic electro-pop the nerve of time. The critics speak of sparkling, authentic talent and flair for the new. Her album is full with good-mood songs, catchy beats and a scarcely heard combination of melodic pop with synthesizer.
With the success comes the interest of the press. But the 25-year-old is not afraid of them:
"There is no skeleton in my closet. “I never did drugs, smoked a cigarette, always worked hard."
Til the end of the year Little Boots is touring throughout the UK, the USA and Australia. When she will first come to Switzerland, is unfortunately still unknown.
On 8 August her new single "Remedy" will be released.
Image source: bloglost.eu
La saison des OpenAirs est ouverte
By Greenfield in Interlaken last weekend the Open Air season has officially started. Like every year with hard rock sounds, as it should be.
Await big festival with great acts; a varied music summer is guaranteed!
Next event, which in our agenda is painted in bold, is the OpenAir St.Gallen of 26-28 June. Nine inch Nails and Cypress Hill are the hook this year, but also from the neighboring country great musiciansgive us the honor, most notably Peter Fox, coming with a combo of 16 people. Stress takes care of the hip-hop fans and an insider tip is the quieter sounds of Sophie Hunger. Not only because of the unique atmosphere in Sittertobel I say: go!
The 15-year anniversary this year celebrates the OpenAir Frauenfeld. Initially laughed at, the festival has become the magnet for all hip-hop fans. This year, their hearts will be delighted by Kanye West, Samy Deluxe, Sido and Lil Wayne among many others. And even the big 50cent is showing up to celebrate. The Swiss scene is represented mainly by Gimma and Wurzel5. Also do not miss Liricas Analas, or how often have you heard Hip-Hop in rumantsch?!
OpenAir Frauenfeld by 10-12 July.
Only one weekend later the well-proven Gurtenfestival is taking place (16.-19 July). The terrain on the Bernese „mountain“ is unique and this year's program has many big names to offer: With Franz Ferdinand on Thursday we will start a great weekend of music. On Friday already the first obligated concert is on: Ska-P. At a late hour same night do not miss Bonaparte which guarantee an amazing live show. On Saturday Razorlight is a must, followed by Oasis! Remain where you are and make sure you got a place up front. As it should be for a festival in Bern, Patent Ochsner will sweeten your Sunday afternoon and Kings of Leon will complete a weekend with countless musical highlights. For all fans of big acts!
Unique in the Swiss countryside of Music Festivals is the Paléo in Nyon, July 21 - 26.
Summary is also the programm with a lot of reggae, chanson and Village du Monde: Takana Zion, Pulqueria La, La Grande Sophie, Raphael ... But also the category Rock / Pop / Electro has its space. Among others are to mention Tracy Chapman, Amy McDonald, Pete Doherty, The Prodigy, Moby, and placebo. If you have had enough of music stroll along the numerous market stands or get yourself entertained by the many street-theater troops.
For all the forgotten hippie kids, and those who think 3 days of festival is not enough.
The OpenAir season 2009 ends, as every year, with the OpenAir Gampel. From 13 to 16 August the number of people in the canton of Valais will be doubled. At the begin small and fine, the festival in Gampel is now among the biggest in Switzerland. Over 40 bands make a well-mixed program for everyone. From Culcha Candela and Phenomden on Snow Patrol and Kaiser Chiefs to Silver Moon and Milow. Because there is something for everyone!
Await big festival with great acts; a varied music summer is guaranteed!
Next event, which in our agenda is painted in bold, is the OpenAir St.Gallen of 26-28 June. Nine inch Nails and Cypress Hill are the hook this year, but also from the neighboring country great musiciansgive us the honor, most notably Peter Fox, coming with a combo of 16 people. Stress takes care of the hip-hop fans and an insider tip is the quieter sounds of Sophie Hunger. Not only because of the unique atmosphere in Sittertobel I say: go!
The 15-year anniversary this year celebrates the OpenAir Frauenfeld. Initially laughed at, the festival has become the magnet for all hip-hop fans. This year, their hearts will be delighted by Kanye West, Samy Deluxe, Sido and Lil Wayne among many others. And even the big 50cent is showing up to celebrate. The Swiss scene is represented mainly by Gimma and Wurzel5. Also do not miss Liricas Analas, or how often have you heard Hip-Hop in rumantsch?!
OpenAir Frauenfeld by 10-12 July.
Only one weekend later the well-proven Gurtenfestival is taking place (16.-19 July). The terrain on the Bernese „mountain“ is unique and this year's program has many big names to offer: With Franz Ferdinand on Thursday we will start a great weekend of music. On Friday already the first obligated concert is on: Ska-P. At a late hour same night do not miss Bonaparte which guarantee an amazing live show. On Saturday Razorlight is a must, followed by Oasis! Remain where you are and make sure you got a place up front. As it should be for a festival in Bern, Patent Ochsner will sweeten your Sunday afternoon and Kings of Leon will complete a weekend with countless musical highlights. For all fans of big acts!
Unique in the Swiss countryside of Music Festivals is the Paléo in Nyon, July 21 - 26.
Summary is also the programm with a lot of reggae, chanson and Village du Monde: Takana Zion, Pulqueria La, La Grande Sophie, Raphael ... But also the category Rock / Pop / Electro has its space. Among others are to mention Tracy Chapman, Amy McDonald, Pete Doherty, The Prodigy, Moby, and placebo. If you have had enough of music stroll along the numerous market stands or get yourself entertained by the many street-theater troops.
For all the forgotten hippie kids, and those who think 3 days of festival is not enough.
The OpenAir season 2009 ends, as every year, with the OpenAir Gampel. From 13 to 16 August the number of people in the canton of Valais will be doubled. At the begin small and fine, the festival in Gampel is now among the biggest in Switzerland. Over 40 bands make a well-mixed program for everyone. From Culcha Candela and Phenomden on Snow Patrol and Kaiser Chiefs to Silver Moon and Milow. Because there is something for everyone!
Voormann for once in the foreground
The „fifth beatle“ finally with own album
He is a man of music history and still too few people know him. Klaus Voormann was a close friend of the beatles, played the bass on many songs from Lennon, Starr and Harrisson after the break-up, he turned Bob Dylans „Mighty Quinn“ into a hit and he played with Eric Clapton. But he remained in the background, left spotlight and fame to others.
Now, age 71, Voormann finally releases his first album. For „A Sideman’s Journey“ Voormann recorded new versions of old songs and for once he was the one being supported by others. With old fellows like Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Cat Stevens he interpreted hits like „Mighty Quinn“ new.
July 3rd the album will be in stores.
© voorman.com / Klaus Voormann, Hamburg (self portrait) 1959
Now, age 71, Voormann finally releases his first album. For „A Sideman’s Journey“ Voormann recorded new versions of old songs and for once he was the one being supported by others. With old fellows like Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Cat Stevens he interpreted hits like „Mighty Quinn“ new.
July 3rd the album will be in stores.
© voorman.com / Klaus Voormann, Hamburg (self portrait) 1959
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Schon spannend, wie sehr in unseren Köpfen trotz Emanzipation einige Klischees noch so stark verankert sind. Oder entstammen die Klischees der Realität, die sich doch nicht so sehr verändert hat wie Alice Schwarzer es sich wünschte?
Ab und zu kommt es vor, dass ich in sportlichem Trikot mit einem Fussball unterm Arm unterwegs bin. Ich ziehe an diesen Tagen so viele Blicke auf mich, wie selten. Grad so gut könnt ich mit einem pinken Hut und gelbem Schal um den Zytglogge tanzen - auf den Händen.
Wenn ich in den Bus einsteige, beschauen mich zwei junge Herren erst überrascht, nicken sich dann grinsend zu. Beim Aussteigen belächelt mich ein Jungsprung von 13 Jahren heimlich von der Seite und eine Frau runzelt beim Vorbeigehen die Stirn.
Eine Frau, die Fussball spielt, scheint ein Absurdum zu sein.
Nur: Ich verstehe nicht mal was von Fussball. Ich spiele nicht und schaue nicht und kenne nicht. Wenn mein Wortschatz eine Dachkammer wär, läge das Wort Fussball im hintersten Regal ganz oben in der Ecke. Mit viel Staub bedeckt. Ich weiss wie man es buchstabiert, weil ich generell was von Grammatik verstehe.
Was also macht die Rebecca mit Fussball?
Ich spiele auf Stadtrundgängen zur Geschichte des Fussballs in Bern die Trainerin. Besteht die Gruppe nur aus Männern, muss ich mir die Überzeugung in den 90 Minuten hart erkämpfen. Erstaunlicherweise komm ich selten in Erklärungsnot und es passiert immer wieder, dass die Frage auftaucht, welche Mannschaft ich denn sonst trainiere. Ich bin wohl etwas besser im schauspielern als im Fussball.
Verhau ich doch unter allgemeinem Schmunzeln einen Pass, rette ich mich mit Schlagfertigkeit. „Du hast‘s in den Beinen, ich im Kopf. Deswegen bist du Spieler und ich die Trainerin.“
Als Trainerin bin ich hart, habe einen männlichen Gang und gebe den Ton an (ebenso gut könnt ich zum Militär). Ich muss mich von meiner naturellen Weiblichkeit distanzieren, um in dieser Funktion ernst genommen zu werden und nicht selber über mich zu lachen. Ich bediene also genau das Klischee, Frauen und Fussball, nee.
Alice Schwarzer würde mich dafür mit Füssen treten.
Übrigens: Das eine Mal, bei dem ich meinen Freund so beeindruckt habe, dass er ganz kurz sprachlos da sass, war, als ich einen holländischen Fussballer im Fernsehen benennen konnte. „Heilandzack“ sagte er nur.
Vielleicht sollte ich mich doch etwas mehr mit Fussball beschäftigen.
Eure Rebecca
rebecca.schnyder@alltickets.ch
Ab und zu kommt es vor, dass ich in sportlichem Trikot mit einem Fussball unterm Arm unterwegs bin. Ich ziehe an diesen Tagen so viele Blicke auf mich, wie selten. Grad so gut könnt ich mit einem pinken Hut und gelbem Schal um den Zytglogge tanzen - auf den Händen.
Wenn ich in den Bus einsteige, beschauen mich zwei junge Herren erst überrascht, nicken sich dann grinsend zu. Beim Aussteigen belächelt mich ein Jungsprung von 13 Jahren heimlich von der Seite und eine Frau runzelt beim Vorbeigehen die Stirn.
Eine Frau, die Fussball spielt, scheint ein Absurdum zu sein.
Nur: Ich verstehe nicht mal was von Fussball. Ich spiele nicht und schaue nicht und kenne nicht. Wenn mein Wortschatz eine Dachkammer wär, läge das Wort Fussball im hintersten Regal ganz oben in der Ecke. Mit viel Staub bedeckt. Ich weiss wie man es buchstabiert, weil ich generell was von Grammatik verstehe.
Was also macht die Rebecca mit Fussball?
Ich spiele auf Stadtrundgängen zur Geschichte des Fussballs in Bern die Trainerin. Besteht die Gruppe nur aus Männern, muss ich mir die Überzeugung in den 90 Minuten hart erkämpfen. Erstaunlicherweise komm ich selten in Erklärungsnot und es passiert immer wieder, dass die Frage auftaucht, welche Mannschaft ich denn sonst trainiere. Ich bin wohl etwas besser im schauspielern als im Fussball.
Verhau ich doch unter allgemeinem Schmunzeln einen Pass, rette ich mich mit Schlagfertigkeit. „Du hast‘s in den Beinen, ich im Kopf. Deswegen bist du Spieler und ich die Trainerin.“
Als Trainerin bin ich hart, habe einen männlichen Gang und gebe den Ton an (ebenso gut könnt ich zum Militär). Ich muss mich von meiner naturellen Weiblichkeit distanzieren, um in dieser Funktion ernst genommen zu werden und nicht selber über mich zu lachen. Ich bediene also genau das Klischee, Frauen und Fussball, nee.
Alice Schwarzer würde mich dafür mit Füssen treten.
Übrigens: Das eine Mal, bei dem ich meinen Freund so beeindruckt habe, dass er ganz kurz sprachlos da sass, war, als ich einen holländischen Fussballer im Fernsehen benennen konnte. „Heilandzack“ sagte er nur.
Vielleicht sollte ich mich doch etwas mehr mit Fussball beschäftigen.
Eure Rebecca
rebecca.schnyder@alltickets.ch
The history of Blur turned into a movie
The former band around Damon Albarn is receiving a special honor: their creation, their success, but also their separation is becoming the subject of a documentary feature length film.
Blur in the 1990s was one of the most important representatives of Britpop. Their albums "Parklife," "Blur" and "13" were among the most successful albums of its genre. But while recording the last album 2004, "Think Tank", leadguitarist Graham left the band (due to artistic differences, as it was called) and so he just took part in one song on that very album. A reunion last year ended with the first two concerts in Hyde Park in London and at the Glastonbury Festival.
The moving story of the band with a load of Sex, Drugs and Rock `n Roll will now be picturized. All former band members are looking forward to bring back to life the good old times more than just by YouTube as up to now.
Blur in the 1990s was one of the most important representatives of Britpop. Their albums "Parklife," "Blur" and "13" were among the most successful albums of its genre. But while recording the last album 2004, "Think Tank", leadguitarist Graham left the band (due to artistic differences, as it was called) and so he just took part in one song on that very album. A reunion last year ended with the first two concerts in Hyde Park in London and at the Glastonbury Festival.
The moving story of the band with a load of Sex, Drugs and Rock `n Roll will now be picturized. All former band members are looking forward to bring back to life the good old times more than just by YouTube as up to now.