Since 2004 the well-respected independent record label Rock Is Hell Records has been releasing experimental, obscure, bizzaro and avant-garde music of all genres and styles. Over the years the Styria based label has stayed true to its simple mission of focusing on quality … read more »
A common but not always successful mode of songwriting is the use of one’s own experience as a thematic basis for composing and writing music, especially in the singer/songwriter genre. Especially when this process of personal catharsis or psychological introspection stands firmly … read more »
SXSW, Austin/Texas, USA March 13 – 22, 2015 Now in its 29th year, SXSW is the world’s largest and most important interactive, music and film event. Each year the combined conference, trade fair and music festival draws thousands of business leaders, artists, filmmakers and startups … read more »
NASOM – The New Austrian Sound Of Music is a special funding program of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs that gives support to young Austrian and Austria-based bands and musicians performing abroad. The selected ensembles, bands and soloists receive increased … read more »
This article is part of the brochure “Contemporary Music in Austria”. The full brochure is available as a free PDF download at the end of this page. “Only what you really love, can be really communicated,” said Markus Hinterhäuser in a mica-interview about the … read more »
Michael Bruckner-Weinhuber is the perfect example of a musician that does not want to limit himself to making music. For some time a few photo cards were floating around, with motifs of ants on the front and texts of his favorite writers on the … read more »
Not a bad resumee for an Austrian musician to have a collection of anecdotes about himself as a percussionist on tour with Björk.
In the world of Austrian mainstream pop you won’t get far without going on TV. Even Conchita Wurst had to trundle her way through the casting shows before she got her chance at doing Eurovision. And yet winning is by no means … read more »
There are things that grow ever larger and the eventually break out of their confines and reach a point where a new perspective is necessary. It is exactly at this point that the composer and flutist Angelica Castello has found herself, with … read more »
Austrian Music Export works with major international music festivals to promote showcases by local artists and to secure Austria’s position on the music map. In 2015 AME will offer opportunities to be part of the Austrian booths at jazzahead! and WOMEX, as … read more »