There’s a lot to hear this March and April. The releases keep releasing and the good vibes keep flowing – just in time for the festival season about to kick off. Music is to spring like butter is to bread – it’s … read more »
KLANGSPUREN SCHWAZ was founded 29 years ago and has since grown into the largest and most successful festival of contemporary music in western Austria. From 2022, programming has been put into the hands of the Italian composer Clara Iannotta and the Austrian musician, composer and … read more »
With “Surface” and “Edgy”, the Viennese synth indie-pop trio OH ALIEN released their first two singles at the end of May 2021. Since last week, their third is out – “Wear the Words”. The spherical, dynamic sound and Anselma Schneider’s voice entice … read more »
The MÜNSTERLAND FESTIVAL presents music and art at great venues in the Münsterland region every two years, bringing us up to fall 2021. This year has a special guest: AUSTRIA. Lively, versatile, exciting: this is what the program of the Münsterland Festival, … read more »
As part of the series on Austrian producers, Ada Karlbauer spoke with producer and live technician MARKUS WALLNER, best known for collaborations with SHAKE STEW, 5K HD, SOAP&SKIN, VOODOO JÜRGENS, KOMPOST3 and many others. This time, the in-depth conversation was about the … read more »
From 2021 to 2022, FOOTPRINTS is spearheading the promotion of 6 agents to support them in developing their European network. Among them is long-time Artist Manager from Austria, TOM TANZER, representing Manu Delago, 5K HD and Low Potion. Footprints is an opportunity … read more »
MIRA LU KOVACS will present her first solo album “What Else Can Break” at the end of March. After three trio albums as SCHMIEDS PULS, the Burgenland native has now recorded her vocals and guitar tracks on her own for the first … read more »
Since 2015, selected FOCUS ACTS have been supported with annual tour subsidies. The sizeable endowment is intended to enable local acts to accept more concert invitations from abroad, and thereby strengthen the presence of Austrian musicians on the international stage. The FOCUS … read more »
Radar Festival For New Music, March 7 Zurich’s Radar Festival For New Music is happening for the third time on March, 7th. The festival is featuring around 30 up-and-coming acts and takes place in more than 10 locations around Langstrasse. Among the … read more »
In our new monthly column “Austrian Music Highlights” we are offering the latest news at a glance. Find out about exciting new releases, the most interesting live tours & festivals, about award winners and nominees and business news. Listen to selections from … read more »