Based out of Switzerland, Anshelle, a pop rock band with an extremely genuine approach to its genre is beginning to make waves all over the world. They don't follow trends, they set them. The band is true to their craft and is extremely passionate about their work.
Their style of writing is impressive, creating catchy choruses and subtle melodies sure to please any listener. Their third release "Betty's Garden" (#31 on the Swiss album charts) is being received with rave reviews. This latest work is raw and an unwaveringly honest musical journey through the complexities and uncertainties of modern life. While the themes are often somber, "Betty's Garden" is still shaped by optimism and the search for beauty and hope in the darkest corners of existence.
While most bands in their position would play it safe and deliver more of the same, Anshelle have taken a different route. Songs like “Borderline”, “Slightly Underdressed” and “Good Days” explore themes such as mental illness, social anxiety and suicide with keen insight and compassion.
The tracks not only highlight the growth of Michèle Bachmann as a lyricist, they also perfectly showcase the depth and versatility of her soulful voice. Michèle’s words are brought to life by co-writers Phil Küffer and Sandro Marretta, while André Brügger and Martin Kissling flesh out the sound with their superb guitar work and drumming.
Anshelle’s ability to make even the darkest issue palatable with their beautiful chords and looping melodies is startling. With the assistance of London based co-producer Steve Lyon (who has previously collaborated with the likes of Depeche Mode, The Cure, Reamonn and Laura Pausini), Anshelle strive to build on a growing international audience with “Betty’s Garden”, further cementing their place at the forefront of European pop.
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