/kry

Photo of the band /kry

/kry is an instrumental trio formed in Vienna in late 2019, bringing together clarinet, bass, drums, and electronics into a highly focused, exploratory sound. Moving freely between contemporary grooves, avant-garde jazz, and electronic abstraction, the trio resists fixed genre definitions in favor of … read more »

5/8erl in Ehr’n

Photo of the band 5/8erl in Ehrn by Astrid Knie

5/8erl in Ehr’n is a Vienna-based band known for shaping its own unmistakable sound: Viennese Soul. Since forming in 2006, the group has developed a stripped-down, yet groove-driven approach built around two equal lead voices and a drumless ensemble featuring double bass, … read more »

5K HD

5K HD (c) Hanna Fasching

5K HD is the moniker of the Austrian jazz ensemble Kompost 3 and singer Mira Lu Kovacs of Schmieds Puls. The band merges jazz, sound experiments, pop, and cinematic surprises, while also excelling at creating a subtle kind of funk. This collective, … read more »

Abor & Tynna

Abor & Tynna by Anna Krenkel

With roots in Romania and Hungary, sibling duo Abor & Tynna developed their wild, sparkling sound in Vienna before moving their creative base to Berlin. Their mix of sharp electro, playful disco pop, and fearless energy quickly made them stand out — … read more »

adaolisa

Adaolisa by Florian Moshammer

adaolisa uses her diverse cultural experiences to weave together music that incorporates several genres, consciously deciding not to stick to one alone. She grew up in the City of Gold, otherwise known as Johannesburg, constantly surrounded by music that spoke truth to … read more »

AF90

AF90 by Liebentritt

In AF90’s pop vision, anything is possible: David Bowie is quoted, references to Blondie are made, and yet dance-pop icons like Mura Masa also serve as sources of inspiration. There are no clichés, and even Nick Cave’s “Red Right Hand” gets a … read more »

Agnes Hvizdalek

Agnes Hvizdalek, Portraitfoto © Lisi Charwat

Agnes Hvizdalek is an improvising musician originating from Vienna’s experimental music scene. She has been based in Oslo since 2008. From an early age, Agnes Hvizdalek has dedicated her life to new music and her fascination with the human voice. She celebrates … read more »

airborne extended

Photo of Airborne Extended by Fabian Schober

airborne extended is a Vienna-based quartet for contemporary music consisting of flute, recorder/Paetzold, harp and harpsichord, expanded by electronics, objects and performative elements. Founded in 2013, the ensemble’s distinctive instrumentation enables an exceptional spectrum of sonic possibilities and has inspired composers from … read more »

Aivery

Aivery, Bandfoto © Tina Bauer

Guitar, bass, drums: Aivery are a young Viennese trio making grunge their own. On their debut full-length Because, Franziska Schwarz (bass, vocals), Doris Zimmermann (drums), and Jasmin Rilke (guitar) reveal a band that doesn’t chase trends, instead crafting music that’s raw, authentic, … read more »

Alejandro del Valle-Lattanzio

Alejandro del Valle-Lattanzio by Christoph Hornak

Alejandro del Valle-Lattanzio is a Bogotá-born composer based in Vienna whose work moves between chamber, symphonic, multimedia, and film music, exploring the tension and dialogue between acoustic and electronic sound worlds. After early musical training in Colombia, he continued his studies in … read more »