The band THE PEARLBREAKERS, hailing from Buchs (SG) in Eastern Switzerland, stands for catchy and melodic guitar-driven pop-rock. Their first album, released in 2013, made waves both on small and large stages across Switzerland. But that was only the beginning…
Founded in 2010, the band started out full of energy and curiosity, experimenting with different musical directions before developing their own distinctive style. Their signature sound is organic, honest, and melodic.
In 2012, the time had come: the four-piece band presented their own music under the name THE PEARLBREAKERS for the first time. Just a year later, they released their debut album Proof On The Way. Interview requests quickly followed, and several Swiss radio stations put five of their songs into regular rotation — among them SRF 3, Radio Grischa, Radio Rottu, Radio Beo, Radio SwissPop, Radio 24, and Radio Liechtenstein. Numerous shows in Switzerland and Germany followed, including appearances at festivals such as Quellrock Open Air and Open Air Malans.
Encouraged by the positive media response, the band followed up just a year later with their second album For The Time You Live (2014). The record featured fresh elements that gave the songs a modern and danceable edge. With the infectious single Sometimes, another PEARLBREAKERS song made it into radio rotations, and the extensive tour as part of the Radio Frequency Club series brought the band to all parts of the country.
In November 2016, during an intense songwriting phase, THE PEARLBREAKERS surprised fans with something different: the non-album single My Sharona — a high-energy Pearlbreakers version complete with a roaring 1920s-style video clip, paying tribute to their idols The Knack. But there was more to come — the band was ready for the next big chapter in their story. There was no sign of the so-called “seven-year itch” in the PEARLBREAKERS family...
In 2019, the band continued the era that began with the release of their Pearlsonic Vol. 1 EP in summer 2017. Featuring several successful radio singles, the EP confirmed they were on the right track. Now, in spring 2019, the long-awaited follow-up Pearlsonic Vol. 2 arrived — a package of five brand-new songs. The release was accompanied by the first single Action and its new video clip, a tour across German-speaking regions, and the infectious enthusiasm that concertgoers have come to expect from THE PEARLBREAKERS.
When it’s cold and grey outside, a little sunshine from the speakers always helps. With their 2024 EP Song Pearls, THE PEARLBREAKERS deliver a touch of summer lightness to the winter chill. As youthful rockers coming of age, the band from Eastern Switzerland has evolved into something uniquely their own. Once known simply as “guitar rockers,” their sound — nearly 15 years after their founding — is still rooted in rock, but now infused with a refined sensitivity for big melodies and smooth, infectious pop. Like pearls in a shell, the Song Pearls combine a solid core of strength with a shimmering surface that warms listeners’ hearts on cold, grey days.
Yes, these Song Pearls are true gems. There’s the wonderfully relaxed Will You Stand By Me, subtly reflective, laid-back with a soulful groove, and yet — or perhaps because of it — full of quiet optimism. The breezy, sunlit track Somebody, with its hints of Hawaii and Caribbean rhythm, offers the perfect antidote to dreary winter days — the kind of days that make one wish for Heal Me. On this track, THE PEARLBREAKERS ease off the gas for a moment without losing any of their strength or intensity — on the contrary, Heal Me may be the most memorable of the four Song Pearls presented on the new EP.
And then, of course, there’s Give Me Now, the lead single. A brilliant piece of pop music — driving, catchy, thoroughly modern — and, perhaps for that very reason, echoing the best traditions of the great stars and hits of the 1980s. Good vibes guaranteed!
The Song Pearls mark another milestone in the already impressive career of THE PEARLBREAKERS — a band that has played countless small and large stages both at home and abroad, and has become a steady presence on many radio playlists. With this latest release, THE PEARLBREAKERS prove that they are far from the end of their journey. On the contrary: they are eager and ready to keep evolving musically. There’s much more to come!
Just in time for the 2025 holiday season, THE PEARLBREAKERS present their brand-new Christmas single Let’s Celebrate (It’s Christmastime Again) — a song filled with festive spirit, warm harmonies, and an irresistibly catchy hook. Modern in production yet rich with classic Christmas vibes, it’s the kind of earworm that makes you want to turn on the fairy lights and join the celebration. With Let’s Celebrate (It’s Christmastime Again), THE PEARLBREAKERS deliver exactly what the title promises: joy, sing-alongs, and good cheer. A wonderful contribution to make the holidays shine a little brighter.
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