INFOBOX
Genre(s): Indie/Alternative, Rock/MetalFrom: Vienna, Austria
Label: www.noiseappeal.com/artists/baits/
Booking: diggi@laessig.rocks
www.laessig.rocks/baits/
Contact: baitsvienna@gmail.com
Website: www.baitsmusic.com
Youtube
Soundcloud
Spotify
BIOGRAPHY
BAITS oscillate between punk energy, pop instinct, and the sweaty charm of the ’90s – raw, melodic, and always a little unpredictable, driven by rough edges placed with intent. With tracks like “Sleep with You” and “Take Me Out” they haven’t just conquered Austrian radio station FM4, but also found their way onto international playlists and even the big screen (MOND, 2024, directed by Kurdwin Ayub). After their uncompromising debut Never Enough (2021), their latest acclaimed album All Filler No Killer (2024) followed – a record that not only sounds incredible, but also never gets dull. On stage, BAITS deliver an intense experience every time – more like a cathartic outburst than punk rock routine.
Carried by Sonja Maier’s powerful, emotionally charged vocals, BAITS’ music blends anger with melancholy, pulsing with an overwhelming energy that recalls iconic acts like The Distillers, Pixies, PJ Harvey, and a hint of Jay Reatard. They’ve proven this over the past years on around 200 stages all across Europe (AT, DE, CH, FR, NL, IT, CZ, SK, HU). In recognition of their impact, BAITS were nominated for the Austrian Amadeus Music Award in the Hard/Heavy category in both 2024 and 2025. Currently, the band is working on fresh material with a new line-up, aiming to turn things up even louder.
VIDEO
RELATED ARTICLES
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 … read more »
FM4 Soundpark Act of the Month: Baits
The FM4 Soundpark is a web-platform, community, and radio show for Austrian musicians. Every month, one act is selected to be highlighted both online and on air. The FM4 Soundpark Act of the Month. February’s FM4 … read more »
AUSTRIAN HEARTBEATS PRESENTS – NEW SOUND FROM AUSTRIA VOL.2
Somehow you’re having a kind of parallel universe in your head this summer. You take your distanced Sunday walk through the park, listen to music on headphones and then suddenly think: “Oh, ACTUALLY I would … read more »