Musicians in Conversation
Storytelling Podcasts
Natalia Anderson talks with female, non-binary, trans and intersex musicians and DJ’s based in Switzerland. Helvetiarockt is the Swiss association focusing on gender equality in music. Through its grassroots projects such as producing, djing, band workshops and songwriting camps, it offers platforms for young people of all levels to discover music and be part of an empowering community. Helvetiarockt raises awareness about gender inequality in the music industry and supports, promotes and connects professional female, intersex, non-binary and trans artists. About Natalia Anderson (Musician, DJ and journalist) Natalia started out in the music scene playing guitar, singing and later DJing in London's vibrant music scene. She has since taken her party sounds to Switzerland and continues to DJ under the name NAT FRM LDN. Natalia enjoys talking about music as well as playing it and worked as a VJ / TV presenter and music journalist for various events and platforms in the UK and beyond. http://www.tunefultv.com I http://www.tunefulradio.com http://www.natfrmldn.com I Twitter / Insta / Facebook : @TunefulTV Production Credits Concept: Natalia Anderson in collaboration with Helvetiarockt Presented and Produced by: Natalia Anderson Music by: Season 1 - Juli Lee , Season 2 - Jessiquoi, Season 3 - Jackie Brutsche and The Jackets.
Location:
Switzerland
Genres:
Storytelling Podcasts
Description:
Natalia Anderson talks with female, non-binary, trans and intersex musicians and DJ’s based in Switzerland. Helvetiarockt is the Swiss association focusing on gender equality in music. Through its grassroots projects such as producing, djing, band workshops and songwriting camps, it offers platforms for young people of all levels to discover music and be part of an empowering community. Helvetiarockt raises awareness about gender inequality in the music industry and supports, promotes and connects professional female, intersex, non-binary and trans artists. About Natalia Anderson (Musician, DJ and journalist) Natalia started out in the music scene playing guitar, singing and later DJing in London's vibrant music scene. She has since taken her party sounds to Switzerland and continues to DJ under the name NAT FRM LDN. Natalia enjoys talking about music as well as playing it and worked as a VJ / TV presenter and music journalist for various events and platforms in the UK and beyond. http://www.tunefultv.com I http://www.tunefulradio.com http://www.natfrmldn.com I Twitter / Insta / Facebook : @TunefulTV Production Credits Concept: Natalia Anderson in collaboration with Helvetiarockt Presented and Produced by: Natalia Anderson Music by: Season 1 - Juli Lee , Season 2 - Jessiquoi, Season 3 - Jackie Brutsche and The Jackets.
Language:
English
Contact:
+41 76 545 08 88
Website:
https://helvetiarockt.ch/
Email:
mail@helvetiarockt.ch
Episodes
Lena Brechbühl
3/1/2023
In this episode Natalia speaks with Live Sound Engineer, Lena Brechbühl. We discuss the positives and negatives of the profession. The relationship between live sound engineer and artist and the importance of vocabulary to express how you want your sound to be. We also talk about the emotional labour when opposing sexism and sexual harassment in the industry and what more can done to combat it.
About Lena Brechbühl
Lena Brechbühl is a live sound engineer and has worked with artists such as...
Duration:00:39:44
Belia Winnewisser
5/12/2022
In this episode Natalia talks with Belia Winnewisser who is a singer, composer, sound artist and DJ. She is also a coach for Helvetiarockt Music Lab workshops.
We discuss finding the ideal music course to study, the decision to put music first and then build work around that. She also tells us about not feeling ready to start a solo career until recently, spurred on by the desire for independence and to stop hiding behind others.
About Belia Winnewisser
The music of Zurich-based artist...
Duration:00:43:33
Jasmin Albash
4/28/2022
In this episode Natalia talks to Jasmin Albash, who is a singer, songwriter and vocal coach. She is also the Helvetiarockt Regional Manager for Northern Switzerland and coaches the Beatmaking Workshop!
We discuss Jasmin’s experience teaching the, ‘Complete Vocal Technique’ and she provides tips to singers to maintain a healthy approach when using their voice. We also talk about her journey to Palestine, connecting her Arabic and Swiss identities and the healing that came from that...
Duration:00:43:29
Nadja Zela
4/14/2022
In this episode of Musicians in Conversation, Natalia speaks to Nadja Zela who is a singer, guitarist, lyricist and producer. She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Songwriting Camp.
We discuss finding your own voice, making the system better for women to continue music after having children and the importance of supporting and showing solidarity through opportunities and employment.
Nadja shares the song, ‘Big Black Holes’, from her latest album, Greetings to Andromeda–Requiem and also...
Duration:00:47:17
Jessiquoi
3/31/2022
In this episode Natalia talks with Jessiquoi, who is a producer, composer and performer. She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Music Lab beatmaking workshop. Not only that, her song, ‘The Addict’ has been used as the theme music throughout season 2 of this podcast!
We discuss learning to collaborate after working alone for years. Jess’ experience writing music for TV and the role of streaming platforms when it comes to artists’ creativity.
About Jessiquoi
‘That chick serving up fresh...
Duration:00:42:03
La Nefera
3/17/2022
In this episode Natalia talks to La Nefera. She is a multifaceted musician, artist and rapper.
We discuss the challenges of moving to Switzerland from Dominican Republic as a child, using her music to speak for those without a voice and the healing that comes from being able to party.
About La Nefera
La Nefera is a Swiss musician with Dominican roots. As frontwoman and a member of various band formations (LA NEFERA, KALLEMI & ERROR 404), she has performed on national and international...
Duration:00:42:57
Muriel Rhyner
3/3/2022
In this episode Natalia talks to Muriel Rhyner, who is the bass guitarist and lead singer of the band Delilahs. She is an intrinsic part of the Helvetiarockt team, organising songwriting workshops, band workshops and producing weekends.
Muriel has many years’ experience in the music industry from being signed at 16 years old to touring around the world with her band the Delilahs. She shares with us what she’s learned over the years, including how to say no and standing up for yourself and...
Duration:00:37:31
Melisa Su
2/17/2022
In this episode Natalia speaks to Melisa Su who is a Club DJ, Producer and co-founder of the record label, ‘Mirror Records’. She is also a coach and the Helvetiarockt Music Lab DJ Workshop.
We discuss the feelings of anxiety and nervousness when DJing, moving to Bern from her native Ankara, Turkey and the effect that had on her career. She also talks about her Game Theatre projects and shares with us her latest track, ‘Altels’.
About Melisa Su
Melisa Su was born in 1992, Ankara. She...
Duration:00:39:33
Odd Beholder
2/3/2022
In this episode of Musicians in Conversation, Natalia talks to Odd Beholder who is a singer songwriter, political activist. She is also the co-founder of the Swiss Branch of the international climate protection organisation “Music Declares Emergency”.
We discuss how the act of playing is a great creative resource. Odd Beholder goes on to provide practical tips for musicians when it comes to the issue of climate change. We also talk about the digitisation and atomisation of the music...
Duration:00:44:31
Madafi Pierre
1/20/2022
In this episode Natalia talks with Madafi Pierre who is an artist, singer songwriter and all round creative. She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Band workshops!
We discuss her coming to Switzerland from Miami via New York and the importance of connecting with local talent and community. Madafi encourages us through her experience to put ourselves out there and gives us practical advice on how to deal with rejection. We also listen to two of her tracks from her group Maddam.
About...
Duration:00:45:52
Anna Murphy
1/6/2022
In this episode Natalia talks with Anna Murphy, the lead singer of the band Cellar Darling. She is a multi-instrumentalist, a sound engineer, a producer and is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Bandworkshop.
We discuss what it was like to leave school at 16 years old to pursue a music career and her departure from the band Eluveitie. We also talk about transitioning to Cellar Darling and how she got into sound engineering and producing.
Anna shares the song, "Dance" from her band Cellar...
Duration:00:42:41
Ka(ra)mi
4/8/2021
In this episode Natalia talks with Ka(ra)mi, the multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ. We talk about how Ka(ra)mi learned to compose and arrange music from a young age, her unique experience spending a year in Cuba studying music and dealing with feelings of not being good enough when starting her DJ career. She is also a coach for the Helvetiarockt Music Lab beatmaking workshops.
About Ka(ra)mi
Author, composer, producer, DJ, musician in the theater or on stage for other artists (Dawn...
Duration:00:43:31
Billie Bird
3/25/2021
In this episode Natalia talks with Billie Bird. She is a guitarist, singer songwriter, composer, performer and coach at the Helvetiarockt Songwriting Camp. We discuss the benefits of trying out lots of instruments, why music is such a vital form of expression for her and why impatience is the worst for artists.
About Billie Bird
After studying singing, guitar and music theory at the ETM in Geneva, Elodie Romain studied pedagogy at the HEP in Lausanne. Since 2012, she is active as an...
Duration:00:40:25
Martina Berther
3/11/2021
In this episode Natalia talks with Martina Berther, the incredibly talented and versatile bassist and multi-instrumentalist. We discuss what it takes to be a good bass player, Martina shares tips on becoming a session musician and we also ask how we can encourage more women, intersex, non binary and trans musicians to study jazz.
About Martina Berther
Born and raised in Chur and now living in Zurich, Martina Berther is one of the most versatile electric bassists in the Swiss music scene....
Duration:00:41:49
Evelinn Trouble
2/27/2021
In this episode Natalia talks with Evelinn Trouble, winner of the Swiss Music Prize 2018, guitarist, singer songwriter, all round creative and Helvetiarockt Bandworkshop Coach. We discuss the importance of communication and honesty in band relationships, managing yourself vs having a manager, and saying what you want as a musician.
About Evelinn Trouble
Born in Zurich as the daughter of a Swedish jazz singer, her own home country quickly became too small. At the age of 17, Trouble recorded...
Duration:00:40:41
Anna Aaron
2/11/2021
In this episode Natalia talks with Anna Aaron, who is a coach at the Music Lab Song Sketches Workshop. She is an award winning singer and producer and has her own label, called Bambient Records. We discuss feeling like an outsider after returning to Switzerland as a child, using digital platforms when releasing your music, and making meaningful connections in the music industry.
About Anna
Cécile Meyer was born in Basel in 1985 and works under the name Anna Aaron as a singer and producer....
Duration:00:41:25
Franziska Staubli
1/28/2021
In this episode Natalia talks with Franziska 'Ziska' Staubli (Musician, Artist) about learning to play guitar, how to improvise and the importance of speaking to girls, non-binary and queer people in her songbook.
About Ziska
Franziska Staubli is a musician and artist. She has been on stage and making music for over 15 years - currently with Acid Amazonians, Long Tall Jefferson, Dalai Puma, Haubi Songs, Steiner & Madlaina and None Of Them. Her work is characterized by great stylistic and...
Duration:00:41:21
DJ Bone Black
1/14/2021
In this episode Natalia talks with Bone Black (DJ, Producer) about Gqom music, Bone Black’s residency in Johannesburg, South Africa and the importance of sharing your network and uplifting others. They also give practical advice on how to start an association in Switzerland!
About Bone Black
Bone Black, DJ and producer, blends dark hard-hitting yet smooth Gqom with Afrohouse stuttering vogue beats and percussive diasporic tracks creating a unique soundscape that offer a deep gaze into a...
Duration:00:40:31
Laura Livers
1/1/2021
In this episode Natalia talks with Laura Livers (Pianist, Composer) about what it takes to study music to a high level and getting over the embarrassment of showing your work. Laura also shares practical advice when it comes to ownership of songs when collaborating with other artists.
About Laura Livers
Laura Livers (*1988) is a Swiss pianist and composer. After graduating from Lucerne University of applied sciences majoring in classical piano and jazz theory, she continued her studies at...
Duration:00:38:43
Juli Lee
12/18/2020
In this episode Natalia talks with Juli Lee (DJ, Producer) about going from being a dancer to a DJ, taking every opportunity to play music and how to make the most out of your time in a music studio. Juli Lee is also the producer of the theme music for this podcast!
About Juli Lee
As a DJ, Juli Lee combines groovy rhythms and driving bass-lines. Her sound is a danceable catchy mix of House & Techno or as she would describe it: I play music between 116 and 126 BPM. She see's it as the duty...
Duration:00:39:13