For MIRA LU KOVACS, her new album has the color dark red. Anyone who habitually associates sounds with colors knows this well. Even non-synaesthetes can easily reconcile the deep, sensual color with the songs on “Please, Save Yourself” (release date Nov. 8, … read more »
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Austrian Music Highlights: October 2024
Hey there, October. Whatcha got for us? Tons of releases, an abundance of tours, numerous prizes and other musical goodies, that’s what! Take a cozy sip of tea to fight the cold we know you, or someone you know, is currently fighting, … read more »
“Clearly we couldn’t afford a next time” – Garish’s Thomas Jarmer
Garish has weathered the ups and downs of the music industry for over a quarter century now. The band, a cornerstone of the Austrian indie label Ink Music, has developed a musical language that has held up against changing trends. Their anniversary … read more »
Austrian Music Highlights #18
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 »
Austrian Music Highlights #16
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 »
“We just play together because we like playing together” – MIRA LU KOVACS and CLEMENS WENGER
MIRA LU KOVACS (5K HD, My Ugly Clementine) and CLEMENS WENGER (5/8erl in Ehr’n, JazzWerkstatt Wien) have a long-standing friendship that by now extends far beyond the musical spectrum. Although they have been on stage together here and there, there was no … read more »
Austrian Music Highlights #13
With broad, teethy smiles, we can finally rejoice and affirm: It’s not only raining rain (though it’s doing that too), but, alas, it’s also raining concerts! Yes, dear people, we hereby declare: The season of touring and live shows has officially begun! … read more »
“COME FOR MY MUSIC, NOT FOR MY FACIAL STRUCTURE” – AZE
Together, EZGI ATAS and BEYZA DEMIRKALP make up AZE, and released their latest single “We Move” in February 2022. They joined Ink Music at the beginning of the year – a good start for 2022. While Ezgi expresses herself in a charming … read more »
Arcadia Live x Ink Music – New Collaboration
ARCADIA LIVE x INK MUSIC – A collaboration that supports Austrian acts across national borders. In fall 2021 the two companies have ventured into a cooperation in the live sector, focusing on the positive further development of the domestic artists now jointly … read more »
“THIS VERY SPECIFIC FEELING” – PRESSYES in interview
Almost three years after the release of his highly acclaimed debut album “On The Run”, RENÉ MÜHLBERGER aka PRESSYES is back with a new video. Clemens Engert spoke with the musician and producer about oriental influences, the recording process of the new … read more »