Sophie Hunger s musical life reads like a fairytale. Totally unknown two years ago, the 25 yearold Swiss singer has been on the road ever sincesharing stages with some of the country s mostsuccessful artists, from Erik Truffaz to the YoungGods, even playing with Stephan Eicher. SophieHunger owes this recognition as much to herincredible talent as to the word of mouth thatfollowed every one of her performances. Sherecorded her debut album at home in just a fewdays, released it on her own label and very quicklybecame the scene and the critic s darling. Therecord was a slow burner, slowly evolving from theunderground cult hit it was at first to becoming ahuge commercial success. After her performance atthe Eurosonic 2008, French daily newspaperLiberation predicted Sophie would not staySwitzerland's best kept secret for long. Sketcheson Sea is a very original album, the musicaldirections are limitless, from traditional folksongwriting bathed in jazzy moods to soul balladrySophie Hunger s musical universe is amazinglyflourished, nourished by an exceptionally fragileyet mature voice. More than a basic formula, thisability to cross genres is totally unique andshowcases the singer s many talents. For SketchesOn Sea, she collaborated with a great number ofamazing musicians, from a trombone player to aflamenco guitarist, without ever sounding like asoulless group of sessionists. Sophie s technicalprowesses can lead her anywhere and allow her to dothings that nobody else could get away with. SophieHunger has always worked in a collaborative spiritand her many musical interests have led her to afascinating geographic and personality mixRecorded in Lausanne (studio du Flon) and Brussels(ICP), produced by Marcello Giuliani (alreadyacclaimed for his work with Henri Salvador, EtienneDaho or Jane Birkin), her new album will be anillustration of that relentless quest for newideas, new people and new sounds. Eagerly awaitedSophie calls it her first studio album and itwill without any doubt bring her already impressivecareer to new heights