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Swiss pop: the copycats, the pioneers, the future

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Swiss pop: the copycats, the pioneers, the future

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Jessica Dacey

How has Swiss pop music evolved over the past 60 years? Musician and writer Sam Mumenthaler picks his highlights. Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll describes Yello as an inspiration. Musician Reverend Beat-Man talks about his label Voodoo Records. Critic Ane Hebeisen looks to the future.  

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