A sound that paints colourful and imaginative pictures – KLAUS PAIER, ASJA VALCIC and their quartet once again combined the most diverse stylistic in a breathtaking way on their new album “Cinema Scenes” (ACT). A thrilling sound that tells exciting stories and … read more »
THEY DO IT UP ON THE MOUNTAINS AS WELL AS DOWN BY THE LAKES, BUT ALSO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RURAL VINEYARDS OR GRAND HISTORIC BUILDINGS. AUSTRIANS LIKE TO CELEBRATE THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THEIR COUNTRY BY MEANS OF PUTTING ON FESTIVALS. … read more »
Her name proves she is a creative wordsmith, her album that she is a creative soundsmith. SQUALLOSCOPE sounds like a swarm of jellyfish in the deep sea and that is just the direction her new album “Exoskeletons for Children” (Seayou Records) seems … read more »
MENT, the Slovenian music showcase festival and conference in Ljubljana, brings together music, art, creativity and media technology. The three-day event (31 January – 2 February) takes full advantage of its geo-strategic position, showing pride in its small, yet unique, vibrant and diverse … read more »
From classical music to international folklore, from jazz to chamber music, from the sound of the north of Europe to that of the South. “Musical diversity simply opens every door.” This is the motto the Viennese trio COBARIO (HERWIG SCHAFFNER, GEORG AICHBERGER, … read more »
Something different which stands out from the crowd in a really exciting way. That’s what the Viennese trio SCATTAH BRAIN have delivered on their debut “Electric Mind State” (Duzz Down San). It is an exciting example of how to create something new … read more »
The name FUCKHEAD has long stood for musical irritation. A band with the tonal intensity of a bulldozer that refuses to even momentarily submit to any kind of conventions. The embodiment of the principle of “doing your own thing”. The quartet around DIDI … read more »
Mysterious, electronic, and melodic. The musical twins MYNTH have stayed true to their style on their second album “Parallels” (Seayou Records). And it is not only recognisable, but also very catchy. “Smog” is the first song on Parallels. There is a lot to … read more »
An elegant and captivating kind of jazz. That is precisely what the Czech-Austrian quartet PURPLE IS THE COLOR have served up on their debut album “Unmasked” (Freifeld Tonträger). One thing you can definitely say after the first listen to this album: It … read more »
Dark and gloomy German dialect pop which gets under the skin and evokes intense emotions. PAUL PLUT is probably best known as the mastermind behind the two successful bands VIECH and MARTA. But now his solo debut “Lieder vom Tanzen und Sterben” … read more »