Houstones + Trust Your Instinct

Cambusindie brings two Swiss alternative rock projects to Locarno: Houstones, with shoegaze and noise influences, and the Ticino trio Trust Your Instinct.

Cambusindie concert series

Cambusindie is the Teatro Cambusa concert series dedicated to promoting the Ticino music scene and young artistic expression.

Line-up

Houstones have been active between Switzerland and Italy since 2012, shaping a sound that blends alternative rock, noise, shoegaze and electronic elements. The band has performed at venues and festivals including Maximum Festival in Treviso, Studio Foce in Lugano and RSI Rete Tre / BandzOnAir. Their releases include Houstones (2016) and A+C (2024).

Trust Your Instinct is a new alternative rock trio based in Ticino, featuring Francesco Mazzoni, Armando Rivero and Matteo Pattarello. Their original material combines grunge, crossover, progressive rock and experimental influences in a direct yet atmospheric sound. In 2026, the band placed third in the Ticino Bands competition, where Armando Rivero also received the award for best bassist.