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 »

Karl Ratzer played with Chaka Khan, Chet Baker, Joe Chambers, Lee Konitz, Clark Terry, and a slew of other jazz legends – and became one himself in the process. He played the opening concert at the Vienna institution Porgy & Bess, and … read more »

The Jazzfestival Saalfelden is a cornucopia of musicians, styles, and stages. It can be hard to know where to start, how to decide which artists you absolutely cannot miss. We get it – and we’re here for you. Allow us to suggest … read more »

For three decades, Christian Fennesz has been on a tireless quest to unearth novel sounds and possibilities in electronic music. He creates shimmering, complex electronic soundscapes, buries and mutilates audio signals until they’re reborn as something new. The famously Vienna-shy musician is … read more »

Viennese electronic virtuoso Dorian Concept has made a name for himself internationally with his ever-developing sound and his virtuosic improvised solo shows. He also co-curated this year’s Popfest Wien, the annual music extravaganza in the heart of the city, and put together … read more »

In 2019, a new contemporary music ensemble took flight for the first time. Maria Mogas Gensana (accordion), Audrey G. Perreault (flutes), Hannes Schöggl (percussion), and Elīna Viļuma-Helling (voice) – collectively known as between feathers – are dedicated to exploring the possibilities of … read more »

Now in its eighth year, the Impuls Festival – an annual contemporary music festival in Graz – has quickly risen to become one of Mitteleuropa’s premiere events. The 2023 edition, taking place from July 23 – August 8, will feature the mixture … read more »

FM4, Austrian Music Export, and Waves Vienna are proud to announce the nominees for this year’s XA Export Award. Since 2017, in preparation for the Waves Vienna Festival, Radio FM4, Austrian Music Export, and the festival get together to nominate up-and-coming Austrian … read more »

Hot town, summer in the city! The music never stops…but at some point, your loyal correspondent will need a break from slaving over a hot computer in the concrete jungle of Vienna-Neubau. With that in mind: behold, your Austrian Music Highlights for … read more »

If we had to describe the Austrian jazz and global music scene in a word, we’d have to go with “rich, vibrant, kaleidoscopic…” Okay: it’s impossible to describe it in a single word, because there’s no single ‘Austrian sound’: it’s a prismatic … read more »