Down On Earth is a four-piece pop-rock band from Zurich that makes people reflect through their energetic music. The lyrics of the songs are critical reflections on contemporary issues that question the status quo - combining rhythm and lyrics in honest and powerful music, without gimmicks.
The band was founded in 2017 by lead singer and guitarist Andrea Lorefice after he returned from his street music project “Busking Through Europe”. He travelled through Europe for six months with his acoustic guitar and played music on the streets of the continent's major cities. He processed his experiences in his songs and returned with a large repertoire. Andrea quickly found himself in the band room of drummer Dennis Mettler and was joined by pianist Luca Rüedi and bassist Alan Tucci. From the numerous band experiences and styles they had previously played (such as folk, post-rock, punk and reggae), something new emerged that was once aptly described by a reporter as “Acoustic Power Rock”.
Down On Earth embodies an authentic sound, which they especially perform live. Their ability to get the audience dancing and thinking at the same time has earned them numerous gigs throughout Switzerland. Notable venues include the Bierhübeli in Bern, the Musikfestwochen in Winterthur, the Seenachtsfest in Rapperswil and last year's anniversary edition of the Badenfahrt. They reached the final round of the SPH Band Contest and took second place in the Swiss final at the Emergenza Festival.
The release party for their first EP “Until The Moment Has Passed” was held at the sold-out venue Werk 21 in Zurich, where they raised money for the non-profit organisation Viva con Agua. The songs on this record deal with conflicts and connections between people, with love and passion, with fears and distance.
Three new singles will be released in summer 2024: the first single, Lullaby, addresses the longing for a hopeful future and captures the dreams and resilience of those striving for a better life. Loud and angry, Predicament criticises the fast fashion industry, addressing the environmental and social costs of our consumer choices. Lastly, Inheritance deals with the legacy we will leave for future generations. The song emphasises the urgent need for environmental awareness and social responsibility. Three topics where small individual actions are at least as relevant as a comprehensive change in today's habits and norms.
