If we had to describe the Austrian jazz and global music scene in a word, we’d have to go with “rich, vibrant, kaleidoscopic…” Okay: it’s impossible to describe it in a single word, because there’s no single ‘Austrian sound’: it’s a prismatic … read more »
Ah, April: the month where you can get soaked to the skin by freezing rain, dried by the sun, and chilled to the bone by a wintry wind – all in the same day. The music scene is just as active: festival … 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 »
CAITLIN SMITH sees herself as a composer who works mainly with words, and she uses them to depict sensitive stories of disability and inequality from a feminist point of view. With two operas coming up, the Canadian living in Vienna has a … read more »
Julia Lacherstorfer has always drawn strength and inspiration from the musical experiences of her childhood and from the folk music tradition of her home region. She rediscovers the immediacy and freedom typical of folk music later in improvised music rather than in … read more »
The violinist, singer and composer JULIA LACHERSTORFER, who has been causing a stir with her band ALMA for years now, released her solo debut in mid-October, “Spinnerin [a female narrative]” (Lotus Records). On this album the Upper Austrian-born artist one can hear … read more »
Since March 16th no more events are allowed to take place in Austria due to the Corona crisis. The local cultural scene is in a state of emergency. We asked how musicians, agencies, labels and curators deal with the current situation. DAVID … read more »