Archives: Artists

/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 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 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 »

A Thousand Fuegos is the pseudonym of Austrian artist Matthias Peyker, born in 1982 in Villach, Carinthia. Peyker began his music project in 2006, initially as a folk artist using the acoustic guitar and associated with the Lo-Fi movement. Over time, he … read more »

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 »

accio piano trio is an Austrian chamber music ensemble founded in 2013 at the Mozarteum University Salzburg by Christina Scheicher (piano), Clemens Böck (violin), and Anne Sophie Keckeis (cello). The trio combines the core repertoire of Viennese Classicism with works by female … read more »

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 »

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 »

There are musicians and artists who refuse to be categorized, who, through their entire body of work, challenge any expectations placed upon them. Agnes Heginger is one such artist. Looking at the wide range of projects she has been involved in over … read more »

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 »