The Drops, We Invented Paris, Oliver Meury

The Drops are a Basel band with a recently released album who played a lovely set at the Gurtenfestival. Jen talked to the band about winning awards, swimming in the Rhine and their favorite Basel venues. Listen to the interview again here.

Jen also caught up with We Invented Paris, a European music collective with roots near Basel - band founder Flavian Graber (pictured right) comes from Liestal, just around the corner from Basel. Jen talked to the band right after their set at the Gurtenfestival about going out in Basel, couchsurfing and what it's like to live above a French fries factory. Listen to the interview again here.

Both The Drops and We Invented Paris will be playing in Basel at the Jugendkulturfestival on August 30th on Barfüsserplatz and Theaterplatz, respectively. Don't miss 'em!

Ciaran spoke with Oliver Meury, who is the Head of Basel's Naturalisation Office. Oliver explained the requirements and costs of becoming Swiss. Listen to the interview again here.

If you wish to know more about Swiss politics, listen to our interviews with Nik Von Frankenberg.