AGNES HVIZDALEK, who grew up in Vienna, went to Oslo for the All Ears Festival for the first time nine years ago. In September of 2008 she moved there. The festival, which was then curated by MAJA RATKJE, LASSE MARHAUG and PAAL … read more »
Music that lets you discover mysterious places through the most beautiful sounds. That is exactly what ZSÓFIA BOROS has created on her second album „Local Objects“ (ECM New Series). It was already clear from her debut album “En otra parte” (2013) that … read more »
International Women’s Day is a good reason to emphasise the contributions female musicians have made to the Austrian music scene. Here is a small overview that should illustrate something that a lot of people know, but many don’t want to admit. That … read more »
MANU DELAGO’s recent release “Metromonk” has once again proven just what exceptional musical qualities he possesses. And he has done it in a very impressive manner. The Tyrol born and London based hang player has worked with international greats like BJÖRK, ANOUSHKA … read more »
Two international music conferences are putting Montreal´s music scene on the map and bring members of the international music industry to Canada. Apply now for a showcase at M For Montreal (Nov 15-18, 2017, rock pop, indie, electronic) and Mundial Montreal (Nov … read more »
The Austrian folk and world music quintet ALMA have a reason to rejoice. The ensemble around the violinist and composer Julia Lachersdorfer will be receiving the special award for German world music RUTH as part of the Rudolfstadt-Festival on the 8th of … read more »
The countdown has started for the presentation of the 17th AMADEUS AUSTRIAN MUSIC AWARDS. VOODO JÜRGENS and JULIAN LE PLAY are the two most nominated acts with five nominations each. ANDREAS GABALIER and LEMO are filling up with four nominations each. The … read more »
“Best of 28” is the title of the second official album release from KŒNIG. Why did the multi-instrumentalist choose the number 28? Because the nine tracks were based on 28 sketches that the artist has been working on during his first 28 … read more »
The 4th Music Cities Convention will take place on April 4th, 2017 in Berlin at Rotes Rathaus (City Hall). Organized by Sound Diplomacy, the event brings together 200 decision-makers from the fields of city planning, politics and the music industry to discuss … read more »
The Austrian formations FEDERSPIEL and RADIAN received a very special honour this year. Both acts were featured on the best-of list for January 2017 from the Prize os the German Record Critics. The young seven member brass ensemble from Lower Austria has … read more »