Garish has weathered the ups and downs of the music industry for over a quarter century now. The band, a cornerstone of the Austrian indie label Ink Music, has developed a musical language that has held up against changing trends. Their anniversary … read more »
FM4 Soundpark is a web platform, community, and radio show for and with Austrian musicians. Each month, one act is chosen to be featured on-air and online: the Soundpark Act of the Month for May is Vienna rapper Donna Savage. It only takes eight … read more »
“He was alive just a second ago / And now they say he is no more”. Great Open Eyes, a new chamber opera with music by Tyrolean composer Manuel Zwerger, takes an innovative approach to its subject: the grief of parents at … read more »
On May 13th at 12pm, in conjunction with the Eurovision Song Contest, the biggest digital and physical sing-along in history will be taking place in the United Kingdom to show solidarity with Ukraine – and everyone, everywhere is invited to take part. … read more »
Billy Roisz needs no introduction. The Vienna native has been making music, performance art, and film for so long that even people with no reason whatsoever to have heard of her have heard of her. And yet, BAJO, her new release on … read more »
From September 20 – 23, Europe’s largest showcase festival will once again be taking over the city of Hamburg. For artists, the Reeperbahn Festival is a springboard to Germany and a gateway to the wider world…and Austrian Music Export is looking for … read more »
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding, the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) has announced a symposium entitled Contemporary Concepts – Future Visions, to take place from 8 – 10 November 2023 in Vienna. Interested parties are invited to contribute … read more »
The Gap and FM4’s audience poll to choose the artist who will grace the Europe Stage at Budapest’s annual Sziget Festival has concluded. This year’s pick: FARCE. Every summer, the Danube Island in Budapest is transformed for a few days into a … read more »
Artist applications for Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) 2024 are now open. The festival takes place from Jan 17-20, 2024; you can submit your application until September 1st, 2023. ESNS is the premiere exchange and networking event for European music, with a proven track … read more »
It’s no exaggeration to say that the Austrian jazz scene is experiencing something of a renaissance. Proof, if it were needed, can be found in the keen international interest in jazz from Austria, regardless of style. New generations of musicians are following … read more »