ASSIM will soon be celebrating its first anniversary within the Viennese label landscape. But not only that. The label has not only celebrated many releases last year, but also really “stepped on the accelerator” in all areas, as THERRY, co-founder of the … read more »
The musician and media artist STEFAN JUSTER has established himself as one of the protagonists of the Viennese electronic scene with his project JUNG AN TAGEN. His sound is radical and builds bridges between club music and experiments with perception, techno and … read more »
MAVI PHOENIX has become a great hope among newcomers in a very short time. Last year an album was almost finished. With the coming out as a man it was completely reworked. cheeky boy. cool boy. lost boy. Mavi Phoenix posted three … read more »
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. EVERYTHING MUST GO Americana from Vienna, somewhere between … read more »
Vienna’s club culture is facing the biggest challenge in its history. Solidarity is needed. People need cultural offers. United We Stream Vienna wants to ensure both. Identity-creating places are existentially threatened. Covid-19 has suddenly made cultural workers, event organizers, bookers, DJs, producers, … read more »
This open letter signed by nearly 40 pan-European music organisations from across the spectrum was sent today to EU institutions and member states. (Brussels, 2nd April 2020) Music is one of the first sectors hit by the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. It will … read more »
After two highly acclaimed releases with his quintet, jazz guitarist WOLFGANG MUTHSPIEL returns to the trio format on his new album “Angular Blues” (ECM Records). In his new tunes, playing with drummer BRIAN BLADE and bassist SCOTT COLLEY, he’s creating a wonderfully … read more »
There are not many professionals in Austria offering licenses for film, advertising and gaming. JÜRGEN DISTLER (“Ink Music”) is one of them. In an interview with Ruth Ranacher he told us how he practically created his job by himself and what his … read more »
Covid-19 crisis has a massive impact on the current music scene. Musicians, agents, promoters, independent producers, technicians – almost everyone involved in the music industry is strongly affected. All festivals happening in Europe are either cancelled or postponed. To keep an overview … read more »
Showcase festivals and conferences updates Ascap Experience – canceled (https://ascapexperience.com/) Atlantic Music Expo – postponed (http://www.atlanticmusicexpo.com/coronavirus.php) ℅ Pop – postponed to October (https://c-o-pop.de/en/festival/news/item/co-pop-festival-convention-provide-information-on-the-latest-developments-concerning-the-corona-virus-covid-19) Canadian Music Week – postponed, new dates: Sept, 8-13 / Conference – Sept, 9-11 ) Classical:Next – postponed (https://www.classicalnext.com/net/piranha_arts_1/news/covid_19_letter_to) DIY Musician … read more »