VAN COUVER

Biography

Dragging vocals, straight guitars to the rhythm of runaway trains, yet simultaneously dreamy and melodic, hard-driven bass and pounding drums. These are the ingredients of Van Couver, a band formed in 2018 in Lugano, in the deep south of Switzerland.

Van Couver's sound is a captivating, remarkable and distinctive fusion. It impeccably blends the essence of what the independent and alternative rock scene of the 90s and 2000s gave birth to - everything that these guys fed on during their lives and grew up with.

With an intriguing harmony, Van Couver’s music embraces contemporary indie rock acts such as INTERPOL, DIIV and BEACH FOSSILS. It also carries a clear British pop influence, ranging from OASIS to RIDE. Within their compositions, vocals and melodies also evoke the golden age of British Shoegaze, reminiscent of iconic bands like JESUS & MARY CHAIN and SLOWDIVE.

Nevertheless, the sound of Van Couver defies easy labeling. It's akin to a fresh and almost exotic blossom that flourished within the extraordinary and irreplaceable musical landscape cultivated during their younger years.

During the Pandemic period the band took refuge in their lair, channeling their energies into the study of soundscapes and the crafting of fresh compositions. This long work gave birth to their debut album, “HOW’S THE WEATHER?", which saw the light of day in the summer of 2023.During the Pandemic period Van Couver took refuge in their lair, venting their energy on the study of sounds and the composition of new songs. A long work from which their first album 'How's the weather?' was born.