Artist Region Category: Vienna

STEFAN STERZINGER, secret genius, elder statesman, godfather of craziness, grandseigneur, apothecary of anarchy are just a few titles the local music press has bestowed on the Viennese singer, songwriter and accordion player over the years. He performs the material of his respective … read more »

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 »