BIOGRAPHy
Formed in 2003, the trio STEVANS first appeared with a CD including 6 titles, ?The
Reversal EP?, which made their name in French-speaking Switzerland. Their single
?Monday?s Wedding? is broadcast on radio Couleur 3. Festivals such as Paléo,
Vernier-sur-Rock, Pully for Noise, Fête de l?Espoir and Les Traverses-Musicales
open their doors to the band.
In 2005, STEVANS enter the Studio Relief to record their 1st eponymous
album, with the sound engineer of the Young Gods, Bertrand Siffert. From real
rock to beautiful melodies, STEVANS extend their horizons. The deep texts of A
Woman in Love sit alongside the sarcasm and the irony of titles such as Emotional
Cash. The whole is supported by the solid rhythmic section of Bruno Tancredi?s
bass and John Chirico?s drums, driven through by powerful guitars and the husky
voice of Yvan Franel.
Released in September, 2006 on the label Condor Records, the album allows the
band air-time on Couleur 3 and Radio Lac with 3 new titles. The German part of
Switzerland welcomed the band with opened arms, which became the ?Swiss
Top? band on radio DRS 3.
After falling under the spell of the sound of the album, ISSAP production
invited STEVANS on the compilation ?Dis l?heure 2 Hip Hop Rock?, released at the
end of October 2006. A duet with the New York rapper Big Ali, ?Rising Melodies?,
was the result.
Inspired by British rock, and anxious to gain the attention of their peers,
STEVANS played England for two concerts in London (The 100 Club) and
Manchester ( Night&Day Café).
After many concerts in ?French-speaking? Switzerland and a particularly warm
welcome in the ?German-speaking? part. Stevans performed as a support act for
?The Servant? on their Swiss tour. The group continues their conquest, undertaking
a tour in Paris, including clubs such as the ?Flèche d?or?.
In April Stevans were in Portugal to promote the launch of their forthcoming album,
out in June. The group were received a very warm welcome from the public
and various songs and video clips are to be diffused nationwide.
As for this summer, the group will be present at various big festivals, thanks to
the diffusion of their latest video clip ?Lane? on SF2 and their continuous presence
on the airwaves of Drs3 and Rete Tre. Catch them at the Open Air festival of
St Gall, amongst others.
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