“If Bilderbuch is David Bowie and Wanda the Rolling Stones, then GRANADA are the Beatles,” predicted Thomas Petritsch, frontman of GRANADA, all the way back in 2016. What first started as a project for the Austrian movie “Planet Ottakring”, eventually evolved into … read more »
Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW 2019 will … read more »
Before MAVI PHOENIX played two enviable slots at the PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL 2018, she gave an interview to Stefan Niederwieser and talked about Los Angeles, Feminism, Red Bull and her Syrian grandfather. It can be quite annoying when everybody’s social media is filled … read more »
[Press Release by INES festivals]: Applications for artist exchange programme INES#talent 2019 now open. Four more showcase festivals join the INES network. Applications are now open for INES#talent, a programme that sends emerging musicians around Europe to play at influential showcase festivals. It’s … read more »
Pop music with a dark note and captivating depth: “Libra” (Fabrique Records), the first EP of the Viennese duo DRAMAS, is a successful debut that holds enormous promise for great things yet to come. “Libra” is only three songs long. But those … read more »
Every second year the impuls Academy offers young musicians and composers – from Austria, but also from all over the world – an intense training and holistic approach to contemporary music, both in a theoretical and practical way. The 11th International Ensemble and … read more »
Most festivals – at least those where you can and want to camp – are probably not too far away from racetracks, airports, or industrial areas which have already seen better days. Sziget Festival is one of the few exceptions. Hungary’s biggest … 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. In search of beauty and ideals Extremely delicate … read more »
Each year, inJazz festival and conference transforms the city of Rotterdam into the European capital of jazz with inviting music professionals and jazz lovers from all over the world. Holland’s celebrated showcase, conference and network event will make Rotterdam the place to be on … read more »
Next to BJÖRK, LORDE and A$AP ROCKY three acts from Austria played at PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL this year: CARI CARI, WANDL and MAVI PHOENIX. Some were luckier than others. Radiohead or Grace Jones, Nick Cave or Fever Ray, Father John Misty or Cari Cari. … read more »