One who wishes to move forward - for example from Switzerland into the international billboard charts - must be as determined as the band VIVIAN. On VIVIANISM (release in May 2007), which is already their fourth album, they have put together all their experiences from the past years and their most recent European-Tour with Status Quo (29 shows). VIVIAN combines rock and melody with verve and charm on a wonderfully accessible level.
VIVIAN combines rock and melody with verve and charm on a wonderfully accessible level.
VIVIAN was founded in 1998 and in the same year achieved "newcomer of the year" status in Lucerne, Switzerland. Three years later they released their debut album "V" (BMG). In 2003 and 2005 the following releases "Alive" (Warner) and Don't Look Down (Hammersound) became the true debut of the band (both albums Top 30 in Switzerland), offering their fans a freer, fresher, smarter more awake sound, the real sound of VIVIAN. With "Alive" and Dont Look Down VIVIAN exploded onto the scene with main stage performances at Open Air St Gallen, Montreux Jazz Festival, support shows with The Cranberries, Lenny Kravitz, Avril Lavigne, Status Quo and a three week US-Tour.
Compared with its predecessors VIVIANISM has got an even more grown up and mature approach. It is a representative work of experience, self awareness and confidence, bringing the quartet directly to their definitive point.