Alpine Dweller

alpinedweller by alpinedweller

Alpine Dweller has been playing concerts since 2015 and evolved from busking to grand stages. Concerts in Egypt and Scandinavia, Turkey and India are just examples of their international concert experiences. Collaborations with many musicians widened their horizons and inspired their improvising … read more »

Asfast

Asfast, Foto © Philippe Gerlach, unsafeandsounds 2017s

Leon Leder aka Asfast, is a rising star in the Austrian electronic music scene. Hailing from Graz, this experimental producer has been captivating audiences with his minimalist, yet intricate soundscapes that blend elements of progressive club genres such as grime, trap, and … read more »

Candlelight Ficus

candlelight ficus by reithofer media

Candlelight Ficus is no longer a common houseplant – the band has grown into a big musical tree, that thrives like crazy. The trunk: stable and solid – four creative musicians deeply rooted in groove. The branches: spaciously spreading out to all … read more »

Crush

CRUSH by Hanna Fasching

CRUSH is more than a secret infatuation – it is a matter of the heart. Since the beginning of 2016, Crush from Graz have been playing dreamy power pop with bittersweet lyrics. The band consists of Christina Lessiak, Katrin Borecky, Christian Lach, … read more »

Dero & Klumzy

Dero & Klumzy (c) Dero & Klumzy

DERO & KLUMZY (f.k.a. Mr. Dero & Klumzy Tung) are an Austro-British duo made up of Graz-based DJ/producer Mr.Dero and Klumzy Tung, MC and singer/songwriter from London. Since meeting in 2006 they have established an enviable position as a respected production team, … read more »

Dorit Chrysler

Dorit Chrysler © Peter Funch

Best known for her theremin style, composer/musician Dorit Chrysler also has a prolific recording and performing career as a vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, producer, and engineer. With the combination of the theremin’s haunting sounds and her extraordinary and powerful voice, Dorit Chrysler creates music … read more »

Farewell Dear Ghost

Farewell Dear-Ghost, Bandfoto 2017 © Christoph Liebentritt

There is nothing wrong with musical pathos. Especially when it is combined with musical talent. Philipp Szalay – founder and leader of Farewell Dear Ghost – is not afraid of big feelings or big gestures. And he incorporates them into his music … read more »

FRIEDBERG

photo of Friedberg by Henry Gorse

Friedberg is an all-female four-piece band based in London, led by the talented singer, guitarist, and cowbell enthusiast, Anna Friedberg. Their music blends post-punk and alt-rock with infectious pop sensibilities, creating a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly unique. The band … read more »

Georg Friedrich Haas

Georg Friedrich Haas (c) Substantia Jones

Georg Friedrich Haas – born 1953 in Graz – grew up in Tschagguns (Vorarlberg). In his early student days he took a short detour into natural sciences, before he finally turned to a musical career and started to study at the University … read more »

Gitarren der Liebe

Gitarren der Liebe, Bandfoto © Max Wegscheidler

After their album Nietzsche in Love (2014, Pumpkin Records)  Gitarren der Liebe released “How I Failed To Trick My Destiny” in 2015 –  a 12“ album that comes in a DIY-silk-screen-sweing-sweatshop-sleeve. Attached download comes unexcited. Epic Bernd Heinrauch (Melvins, Chicks On Speed, Mark Deutrum and Hella Comet) … read more »