Wunderkind? Wether ironically meant or not, it is a label the Lower Austrian beat producer WANDL has to live with thanks to his collaborations with German language rappers like CRACK IGNAZ and YUNG HURN. Lukas Wandl grew up near the big city, … read more »
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Hip Hop in Austria
A brief history of Austrian hip hop from 1982 – 2012 without any claim of completeness. The first hip hop incentives in Austria came from pop musicians that either paid tribute to the young genre or used its aesthetics.
Confirmed for Eurosonic 2014: Cid Rim
Cid Rim @ Eurosonic Noorderslag 2014: Focus on Austria As part of the special focus on Austria in 2014, Cid Rim has been selected to perform at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2014, Europe’s most significant showcase festival in the music live industry. Congratulations! Artist … read more »
The Austrian Electronic Music Scene Since 2000
In the years since 2000 Austrian electronic musicians were not as omnipresent as in the previous decade. However there were still a lot of exciting approaches and developments. A brief overview by Sebastian Fasthuber. You could probably write a whole book about … read more »
New Video: Ogris Debris – Next Life
Video for “Next Life” by Ogris Debris – 2012 Affine Records
Label Feature: Affine Records
In terms of electronic music there are fortunately a lot of new and exciting things to discover in this country. Affine Records has taken up the cause of making this fact known to a broader and international public. With success. The names … read more »