In the 2000s, Abboud Hashem (a.k.a. Asifeh / Stormtrap) was a major figure in the first generation of Palestinian hip-hop; Firas Shehadeh, a native of Jordan, became part of the second. Hashem’s most recent release is a 2020 album of beats on … read more »
Because if it doesn’t, nothing will change: the new Vienna band Endless Wellness has good music and even better lyrical ideas. They’re FM4’s Soundpark Act of the month for September. Is starting a new band in Austria an adventure? Okay, dumb question; … read more »
Calling all artists: registration for The Great Escape 2024 is now open! Whether you are a band, a singer-songwriter, a rapper, DJ, collective or duo, it doesn’t matter – they want to hear from you. The Great Escape is one of the … read more »
When you’re starting out, the music business can look like a forest of questions. How can I make my music better? How do I meet people? How can I promote my band? If this is how you’re feeling, we’ve got good news: … read more »
As part of the WAVES VIENNA FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE, the XA-Export Award is presented annually. Out of six nominated Austrian acts, rapper BEX emerged as this year’s winner of the XA – Export Award 2023. With her hot performance at the venue … read more »
The Reeperbahn Festival is Europe’s premiere platform for pop culture and international musical talent. It’s happening this year from September 20 – 23 – just around the corner! – and as in previous years, a phalanx of Austrian artists will be making … read more »
From September 7th – 9th, 2023, the WAVES VIENNA CONFERENCE, organized by Waves Vienna, mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export, will take place for the 13th time at WEST Space (Augasse 2-6, 1090 Wien). As always, the festival will feature a wide … read more »
The Ostrava Days Festival is one of the world’s premier festivals of contemporary classical music. This year’s edition, happening from August 24 – September 2, will feature a selection of works from some of Austria’s most highly-regarded composers. 2023 marks the 12th … read more »
The term “best-kept secret” gets thrown around a lot…but what if we told you there was a world-class jazz festival happening in a fairy-tale forest in the far west of Austria? Bezau Beatz, known to insiders for its unique settings and eclectic … read more »
By Tonica Hunter It’s no surprise that Bex is the unapologetic rapper that she is. She hails from a solid foundation of matriarchal figures who have undoubtedly shaped her and her music. Now, together with a clique of FLINTA* artists, she’s reshaping … read more »