To anyone in Austria with even a passing interest in jazz, Jazzfestival Saalfelden is a familiar name. This year‘s edition of the annual jazz extravanganza will take place from August 17-20, 2023 and will feature around 60 concerts in the mountain village … read more »
Salzburg
CALL FOR CONCEPTS: SWEET SPOT – HABITAT
Sweet Spot – Lounge for electro-acoustic music, Salzburg from the Institute for New Music (INM) of the Mozarteum. The project takes place in June 2022. Open call for submissions of works till April 1, 2022. A habitat refers to a place or … read more »
International Online Symposium: MICROTONES ~ SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL
Paper presentations focusing on microtonal music – an online meeting: From Wednesday, June 30 to Sunday, July 4, 2021, the SOCIETY FOR EKMELIC MUSIC, in cooperation with the MOZARTEUM UNIVERSITY SALZBURG, will host a five-day symposium online with lectures focusing on microtonal … read more »
“We try to preserve as much of our freedom as possible […]” – GIOVANNA FARTACEK (MYNTH)
MARIO and GIOVANNA FARTACEK (aka „MYNTH“) have already impressively proven on their two previous albums that they are masters of electronic pop with a sophisticated and above all individual touch. “Shades I Mynth” (Assim Records), the third work of the twins from … read more »
“GENERALLY ART IS FAKE […]” – AN INTERVIEW WITH APNOA
From March 13th to 18th the DIGITAL SPRING FESTIVAL will take place in Salzburg, Austria. This year’s theme is “Transhumanism”. The wide-ranging cooperation of ARGEKULTUR, FH PUCH-URSTEIN, the SALZBURGER KÜNSTLERHAUS, SUBNET and the CENTER FOR HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION (HCI) of the UNI SALZBURG … read more »
MYNTH – “PARALLELS”
Mysterious, electronic, and melodic. The musical twins MYNTH have stayed true to their style on their second album “Parallels” (Seayou Records). And it is not only recognisable, but also very catchy. “Smog” is the first song on Parallels. There is a lot to … read more »
OLYMPIQUE – CHRON
“Chron” (Karmarama/Sony) is the remarkably mature second album from OLYMPIQUE. Since the debut album already caused quite a stir, the duo from Salzburg left nothing to chance on their follow-up album. “Chron” is a detail-rich interpretation of alternative rock music from musicians … read more »
NASOM – THE NEW AUSTRIAN SOUND OF MUSIC 2018/2019
The 25 nominations for the sixth edition of “The New Austrian Sound of Music” (NASOM) for 2018/19 have now been made public. NASOM is a funding program for Austrian artists supported by the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs (BMEIA). … read more »
ARAMBOA – “MEREON MATRIX”
Evocative, groovy, deep: the Salzburg band ARAMBOA released their debut album on May 18th. It’s not just a first work, it’s a masterpiece. Cover “Mereon Matrix” Originally going by the name Black Lotus Experiment, they eventually changed their name to Aramboa. The … read more »
CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL SONGWRITING – AN INTERVIEW WITH PHILIPP NYKRIN
Getting out from behind a band and putting your own performance in the spotlight – that is exactly what Philipp Nykrin did with his most recent solo release “Songbook”. Philipp Nykrin has a reputation as one of the most varied and busy pianists … read more »