Josha Hewitt is one of the most versatile dialect musicians in Switzerland – and one of the most honest. The half-Canadian artist with roots in Bern doesn’t define himself by genres, but by sound, emotion, and vision. From an early age, he discovered musical freedom – and today he uses it to tell stories, spark reflection, and create connection. His songs are shaped by a unique “out-of-the-box” mindset: Josha blends clever wordplay with emotional depth, fusing catchy melodies with enigmatic moments. Sometimes clear and direct, sometimes cryptic – but always delivered with integrity and an open heart. Under his former alter ego Ab Arel, he had already shown how multifaceted his voice, lyrics, and musical instincts are. On his 2015 album Beidsitig Bedruckt, he fused drum and bass with pop and rap elements – proving his ability to push musical and technical boundaries. Josha Hewitt draws inspiration from artists who combine emotion, craftsmanship, and depth – from Eminem, John Mayer, and Bon Iver to The Weeknd, Kanye West, and Fred Again.. all the way to Afropop stars like Omah Lay. This diversity is reflected in his sound, which resists any label while still striking straight to the heart. Josha Hewitt is more than a musician. He is a visionary – an artist who brings new colors to Swiss pop music, enriching it with honesty, depth, and artistic freedom.
