GODS, HELLA COMET, MILE ME DEAF and ALEXANDER CHERNYSHKOV receive the AME travel support grant “FOCUS ACTS” The AME travel support grant “FOCUS ACTS” is a further component of measures taken by the Austrian Music Export to promote and achieve the sustainability of Austrian music … read more »
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New Album: ALMA – “Transalpin”
It isn’t far fetched to say ALMA is ready to make its way to the top and is moving full-speed ahead in the world music scene. Already universally acclaimed by fans and critics for the debut “Nativa” in 2013, the band is now poised to … read more »
Colours of Ostrava – 16-19/7/2015
Formerly known as the Steel Heart of the Republic following on from the discovery of coal in the early 20th century, Ostrava is the third largest Czech city and, as such, a force to be reckoned with. Wedged between the Slovak and … read more »
Christoph Pepe Auer – “Songs I Like”
CHRISTOPH PEPE AUER took some time for his new album – seven years have passed since his last solo output. Apart from being involved in various projects and playing a lot of live concerts, working as the boss of the record label Session … read more »
PICTUREBOOK LANDSCAPES – An overview of the current Austrian pop scene
At the moment in Austria it’s all about that new-found sense of confidence. Once again, a new breed of sharp, good-looking boys, proper rockstars are standing out there front of stage, proclaiming things like “We’re going right through the middle” (MAURICE ERNST, … read more »
Showroom of Contemporary Sound Zagreb
Showroom of Contemporary Sound, Zagreb/HR May 06 – 09, 2015 Showroom of Contemporary Sound (Izlog Suvremenog Zvuka) is an international festival that provides a platform where contemporary artists can showcase their work and increase opportunities to connect and share their experiences with … read more »
Jazz in Austria – A Melting Pot of Musical Diversity
This article is part of the brochure “Jazz in Austria”. The full brochure is available as a free PDF download at the end of this page. It is the vast musical diversity that distinguishes today’s Austrian jazz scene, providing acclaim and attention well beyond … read more »
New Album: MANU DELAGO – “Silver Kobalt”
The wait is finally over. Manu Delago’s new album “Silver Kobalt” (Tru Thoughts Records) is out and destined to become the new favorite of many music lovers. The new release will be introduced live during an extensive tour throughout Europe. “Silver Kobalt” is an … read more »
Contemporary Music Ensembles in Austria
This article is part of the brochure “Contemporary Music in Austria”. The full brochure is available as a free PDF download at the end of this page. Over the past two decades, contemporary music in Austrian concert halls has been subject to a partly … read more »
Austria heads to SXSW with showcase by NIHILS
SXSW, Austin/Texas, USA March 13 – 22, 2015 Now in its 29th year, SXSW is the world’s largest and most important interactive, music and film event. Each year the combined conference, trade fair and music festival draws thousands of business leaders, artists, filmmakers and startups … read more »