Biography
Crimer (Alexander Frei) grew up in Balgach and lived there until 2017. He started his musical career in a church choir. As a teenager, he founded the band The Axxess and later the band BrefSunAjax. He worked in an advertising agency and did community service. Today he lives in Zurich.
He started his solo career under the name Batman. When the DC Comics company threatened legal action, he changed his stage name to CRIMER. His first EP, «Preach», was released at the end of April 2017. The single released from it was «Brotherlove».
In 2018, Crimer won the Swiss Music Award for «Best Talent».
CRIMER’S favorite…
Film
- Büezer (2019)
- Drive (2011)
- School of Rock (2003)
Music
- Steiner & Madlaina – Wenn ich ein Junge wäre (Ich will nicht lächeln) (2021)
- Twin Shados – Five seconds (2012)
- Hurts – Wonderful Life (2010)
TV programme
- Songmates SRF