Artist Region Category: Vienna

The new project of the young Viennese pianist, singer and composer Stephanie Hacker melts personal feelings with unaffected words and transparent music into a compilation of touching songs. The musician, educated in classical music and jazz, takes influences of these styles and … read more »

Strandhase (translated: Beachbunny) has never discussed the meaning behind the name. It metaphorically captures their sound quite well however, because the Viennese four-piece’s songs truly are summery and sweet. A splash of zany rock, some carefree funk vibes, a contemporary touch of … read more »

strings&noise has set itself the goal of making new music exciting and stimulating – for both experienced and untrained ears. The focus is on an intensive search for the many sound and noise possibilities of the two string instruments. The two musicians … read more »

Studio Dan was founded by the trombonist and composer Daniel Riegler in 2005 as part of Vienna’s first JazzWerkstatt festival. The name of the 17-member ensemble alludes to Frank Zappa‘s album “Studio Tan” and is at the same time a nod to … read more »

Composer/improviser/performer; bass clarinet/contra alto clarinet/alto saxophone She works in the fields of “multi-idiomatic“ improvisation, experimental rock, contemporary music and multimedia sound research. Susanna Gartmayer studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna and the Glasgow School of Arts and was self-taught in … read more »

Susanna Ridler works as a composer, vocalist and producer fluidly between contemporary music, electronics, jazz, improvisation and avant-garde pop. She studied acting in Vienna, and music and voice in Maastricht, Amsterdam, and Los Angeles. Computers and electronic sound generators became part of … read more »

Sylvia Kimiko Krutz masters the multi-faceted playing of the piano’s black and white keys with fame and energy. In her skilful interpretations of contemporary works, she also elicits a variety of sounds from the interior of the instrument, with or without electronics. … read more »

The quartet Synesthetic 4 values dynamic precision with an inimitable narrative touch. Its repertoire ranges from melodious to manic and includes a wide variety of off-color tonal shades. The driving force behind this formation is renowned clarinetist Vincent Pongracz, who has been … read more »

Go to your record shelf and pick out that quirky (and unforgettable!) folk record you found once at a flea market somewhere on your travels. Now imagine that sound complemented by vintage synthesizers, flutes, twangy surf guitars, a hell of a lot … read more »

This artist is no longer active. Tenta play art rock by their own definition. Those music lovers who also know how to gain something from other forms of the arts immediately feel addressed. Rock music that expresses itself not only in discharged … read more »