In this series, mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export have collected the experiences and perspectives of women in the music business. No matter the categories, quotas or breakdowns, the goal is 100% of us working together in the struggle for feminism. … read more »
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Austrian Music Highlights #15
It’s that time of year again; that “in-between” time” – the ambivalent seasonal zone, smushed awkwardly between summer and fall. Do I wear pants or a mini-skirt? Plan an outdoor rager or an intimate indoor gathering? Bike to an open-air festival or … read more »
“I CONSIDER US TO BE VERY POLITE, ONE JUST HAS TO GET THE JOKE” – YASMO
She’s a rapper, poet, author, activist, winner of several competitions, organizer of numerous events and, as if that wasn’t enough, the Austrian Lisa Simpson: YASMIN HAFEDH aka YASMO has a lot to show for her resume and is, not without reason, one … read more »
Female artists from Austria
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 »
A New Era – Austro Rap 2006-2021
A slightly overlapping sequel to this “Telling of stories without claiming completeness” from 2013 by Stefan „Trishes“ Trischler (Radio FM4) When the noughties turned into the tens, hip hop in Austria still sounded largely like the so-called “Golden Era” ideal that producers … read more »
“AME Focus Marketing 2021” Selected Projects Announced!
The results are in! The jury has made its deliberations and the AME FOCUS MARKETING projects have been chosen. In April 2021, AUSTRIAN MUSIC EXPORT put out an open call for its first ever FOCUS MARKETING stipendium, to support domestic music creators … read more »
“Art is also worth something” – an interview w/ Yasmo & die Klangkantine
YASMO (YASMIN HAFEDH) is a rapper, author and producer of YASMO & DIE KLANGKANTINE and one of this year’s POPFEST curators. YASMO & DIE KLANGKANTINE recently released their second studio album, “Prekariat und Karat” (Ink Music). Ada Karlbauer met YASMO, RALPH MOTHWURF … read more »
Yasmo
Yasmin Hafedh has secured her place among the most interesting and complex female MCs in the German-speaking region. One of the leading voices in poetry slams, she discovered her passion for this art form very early on; her interest in hip hop … read more »