Remember when a year like “2024” was the stuff of science fiction? Well, we’re here now…and though we’re STILL waiting on those hoverboards, the music in this brave new year is every bit as international, varied, and forward-looking as we could have … read more »
The Focus Acts program is a cornerstone of Austrian Music Export’s support activities, offering artists financial support for touring in other countries and helping to further the reach of Austrian music on the international stage. Drum roll, please: Austrian Music Export is … read more »
Another trip around the sun, another Valentine’s Day in February… There are just as many clichés to celebrate this holiday as there are myths about its origins. In the run-up to the holiday, we asked musicians, composers and songwriters about the most … read more »
It’s a new year, and with it comes plenty of new Austrian music highlights to spotlight! Building off of 2022, a year packed with musical accomplishments and developments (see our 2022 Retrospect), the bar’s been properly raised for 2023. But with all … read more »
The results are in! The jury has made its deliberations and the FOCUS MARKETING projects have been chosen. In March 2022, Austrian Music Export put out an open call for its FOCUS MARKETING stipendium to support domestic music creators, in all genres, with project … read more »
The Viennese band BIPOLAR FEMININ released their debut EP “Piccolo Family” on Numavi Records on April 1st. The (self-described) indie, pop & punk band has been playing together for a couple of years already, during this gig-tested period, the six songs of … read more »
If their first EP Piccolo Family sounded like a cry of empowerment, Bipolar Feminin have since gained a passionate following through their rousing live gigs and have actually become something of a force. have actually become a kind of power. “We feel … read more »
You don’t have to be controversial to see: The really exciting waves in pop, indie and even rap have mostly come from female artists in recent years – a statement that applies to the international music world, as well as to our … read more »