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About Me

PORTOBELLO is an indie rock band from Lucerne (Switzerland) born of singer, guitarist and songwriter Markus Burri. With Christian Bucher (drums), Roger Huerlimann (bass) and Markus Heller (guitars) an exciting sound-entity emerges, full of energetic, guitar-driven songs! In 2004 PORTOBELLO released their debut album “FACE THE MUSIC,” which appeared through Helvetic Production and 11p.m. Records. The band was pleased with various outstanding reviews in magazines and newspapers. “Face the Music” has also enjoyed airtime on several different radio stations. In order to promote the album, PORTOBELLO has played several shows in renowned clubs such as Schuur in Lucerne (support for Nada Surf), Albani in Winterthur, Grabenhalle in St.Gallen or at the Suedbahnhof in Chemnitz (Germany). Banana Pirates Records, a label from Mannheim (Germany) released then a compilation called “Audio Surf”, on which Portobello with “SHE’S LIKE THE NIGHT” appeared as the only swiss band. They later played seven shows throughout Germany from Frankfurt to Berlin. In the meantime the band started recording their new album at the Metronom-Studio in Basel over the period of one and a half years with Philippe Laffer for “Taktvoll-Musik”. Just for the beginning of 2007, the band’s second album “MY HEAD IS MY PILLOW IS MY HEAD” is on the way with 11 great multi-faceted indie-rock-style songs. All songs carry the writing of Markus Burri… pure and honest PORTOBELLO – a tantalising, powerful, yet fragile sound collage with a hint of pop-appeal. The album is produced by Philippe Laffer and co-produced by Markus Burri. “MY HEAD IS MY PILLOW IS MY HEAD” comes with a peculiar cover-art in combination with the video “PLAYING DEAD” which is featured within the same location. With Condor Records, PORTOBELLO signed to a young and innovative label to release “MY HEAD IS MY PILLOW IS MY HEAD” on march 23 2007! In addition, "playing dead" from their new album was mx3-song of the week on DRS3 in march 2007!I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

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Member Since: 4/23/2006
Band Website: portobello-music.ch
Band Members: Playing dead

Zu meinem Profil hinzufügen | Mehr VideosMarkus Burri (vocals/guitars) Christian Bucher (drums) Roger Huerlimann (Bass) Markus Heller (guitars)
Influences: ...simply life and good, good unique bands!
Sounds Like: ************************************************** press: **************************************************…il y a certainement en portobello quelque chose du charisme de groupes come placebo out he verve. avec und personnalité et une énergie propres en bonus… (newzik, oktober 2007, yannick) **************************************************…dies ist kein hype-rock, wie er im moment von zahlreichen "the"-bands auf den markt geworfen wird. portobellos musik ist nachhaltiger… (regiomusik, deutschland, juni 2007, sabrina reinshagen)************************************************* *…l`atmosphére melancolique et surtout delicieusement melodique de portobello est soutenue par instrumentation noisy, tortureé et inventive. sans jamais abuser des ingredients, une bonne chose, ils ont reussi a donner naissance à de magnifiques chansons… (24 heures, mai 2007, fred valet)**************************************************…p ortobello gehören mit ihrer aktuellen cd zu den eigenständigsten indie-rockbands dieser lande… (apero, neue luzerner zeitung, april 2007, pirmin bossart)**************************************************†¦ihr zweites album ist die wucht! (schallgrenzen, deutschland, april 2007, peter) **************************************************…wären portobello briten, sie würden uns wohl bald von jeglichen musikmagazinen entgegenstrahlen… (bandsmagazin, april 2007, fabio)************************************************** …und portobello, Indie-sound mit stich ins herz. (weltwoche, märz 2007, albert kuhn)**************************************************…bu rris stimme lässt an eigenständigkeit keinen wunsch frei. brava! (reagenz, märz. 2007, dj speedwagon)************************************************* *…ein album mit vorbildcharakter… (exitmusic, märz 2007, philipp gautschi)**************************************************â €¦"my head…" ist ein charismatisches, vielseitiges und ungemein gut klingendes album geworden. (kulturmagazin, märz 2007, christoph fellmann)alle texte im original unter www.portobello-music.ch (Band Medienecho)************************************************* *
Record Label: Condor Records/Irascible
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

new song from "my head is my pillow is my head" on myspace!

portobello - "there is always someone watching you" new song from the 2007 album "my head is my pillow is my head" is on myspace now!!!...
Posted by portobello on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 10:30:00 PST

www.myspace.com/pforpepsine

p for what? it`s p for pepsine p for pepsine is a new project from markus burri, singer and guitarist of portobello. he has released two full-length records with portobello so far (2004/2007). here we...
Posted by portobello on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:01:00 PST

portobello support for sarah bettens!

hey there, we are happy to play a support-gig for former k's choice singer sarah bettens! be there: portobello/sarah bettens: 12.december 2007 in nyon (usine à gaz).
Posted by portobello on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:19:00 PST

"Playing dead" : mx3-song of the week on DRS3!

Portobello is mx3-band with "Playing dead" this week at Sounds! on DRS3!
Posted by portobello on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 03:48:00 PST

Portobello's brandnew videoclip "Playing dead" on myspace!

Portobello's brandnew videoclip "Playing dead" on myspace! "Playing dead" is taken from their new album "my head is my pillow is my head".  "my head is my pillow is my head" will be rel...
Posted by portobello on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:32:00 PST

exclusive new song online! "lycopodium"

exclusive new song online! "lycopodium" check out our new song "lycopodium" from the forthcoming album "my head is my pillow is my head" (condor records/irascible)! album-release date: march...
Posted by portobello on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:27:00 PST

PORTOBELLO signed with Condor Records!

We are happy to announce our new Label.... Portobello signed with Condor Records! The forthcoming album "MY HEAD IS MY PILLOW IS MY HEAD" will be released through CONDOR RECORDS and IRASCIBLE. Ch...
Posted by portobello on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:56:00 PST

New Album "MY HEAD IS MY PILLOW IS MY HEAD" coming very soon

The new Portobello-Record is called "MY HEAD IS MY PILLOW IS MY HEAD". More details about the tracklist, video, release, label coming soon on this site and www.portobello-music.ch    ...
Posted by portobello on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:41:00 PST