Review: Paleface Swiss – The wilted EP
2nd January 2026
The rising Zürich quartet kick off the year with a condensed and emotionally wrought outing, serving as the ideal introduction.
The rising Zürich quartet kick off the year with a condensed and emotionally wrought outing, serving as the ideal introduction.
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