Between major role models, honest emotions, and the question of what music actually needs to achieve today: in the Backline Blog of Baloise Session, Dabu Fantastic frontman Dabu Bucher opens surprisingly personal doors.
As he moves backstage through the gallery of Baloise Session performances by his musical heroes – from Ray Charles to Die Fantastischen Vier to Rod Stewart – he talks about formative moments, early dreams, and the search for music that is more than just entertainment. “If it’s only entertainment, I’m out,” says Dabu, summing up why the songs of Dabu Fantastic resonate with so many people.
In the conversation, the Zurich-based musician explains why pain and joy are often closely intertwined, how dialect legends like Polo Hofer and Mani Matter shaped him, and why he still deliberately moves between musical classics and younger influences today.
Particularly fascinating are his stories from his time as a music teacher, his passion for German hip-hop pioneers, and his memories of his first performance at Baloise Session – a moment that became a turning point for the band.
An inspiring talk about Swiss dialect pop, musical role models, creative attitude, and the power of songs with depth. For everyone who doesn’t just want to hear music, but feel it.
Discover the full interview now on the Backline Blog and dive into the mindset of one of the most exciting Swiss songwriters of our time.