SCENE PORTRAIT: GERMAN LANGUAGE POP IN AUSTRIA

One young Austrian band after the other, creating songs with German lyrics, sometimes in Austrian dialect, establishes itself on the German-speaking music market and plays sold-out concerts. The strong emotions of the new kids in the Austro-German pop jungle are being heard. … read more »

5/8erl in Ehr’n

5/8erl in Ehrn by Astrid Knie

Founded in 2006, six time “Amadeus Austrian Music Award“ winning band 5/8erl in Ehr’n has created its own musical style: “Viennese soul”. They are known for their two equal singing frontmen & their easy grooves without drums. The constellation of double bass, … read more »

World Music in Austria

The cultivation of Austrian music is distinctly tied to its respective origins. Be it from here or from elsewhere. Some call it  folk music, others world music. The music country Austria has a vast amount of old traditions. From Carinthian choirs to … read more »