The renowned KICK JAZZ FESTIVAL that is hosted in collaboration with Porgy & Bess took place in an altered form in late December of last year. That we are all looking forward to a future of live events is undeniable. However, the … read more »
“POP CAN BE ON BOARD JUST AS MUCH AS THE AWKWARD STUFF” – CONNY FRISCHAUF
Viennese artist and musician CONNY FRISCHAUF released her debut album “Die Drift”: Ten pieces jingle along the pop trail, spin around in language loops and move into the limelight on the German label BUREAU B without actually doing so. Dialectical sloppiness embraces … read more »
AUTPUT: The new video-portrait series from Austria
The video portrait in a new format: AUTPUT portrays musicians in an extraordinary way, as this project does not simply interview musicians with a film camera. Rather, artists get to introduce themselves by working on an individual concept with the creators of … read more »
“THE ALBUM IS AN ORGANIC PRODUCT” – JOHANNES AUVINEN (TIN MAN)
JOHANNES AUVINEN is releasing “Akkosaari”, his first album under his own name. A Viennese by choice, who under his stage name TIN MAN has been shifting the definition of acid techno since 2004, puts the bass synthesizer aside for now and sneaks … read more »
FM4 soundpark act of the month: Eli Preiss
The FM4 Soundpark is a web-platform, community, and radio show for Austrian musicians. Every month, one act is selected to be highlighted both online and on air. The FM4 Soundpark Act Of The Month. The Viennese R&B singer released her first songs in … read more »
My Ugly Clementine’s Album “VITAMIN C” nominated for IMPALA’s Album of the Year Award
European indie label association IMPALA presents the nominees for the 11th edition of its European Independent Album Of The Year Award. Austrian band MY UGLY CLEMENTINE is in the running for their debut album “Vitamin C”, which was released by ink Music … read more »
MUSIC INDUSTRY EVENTS & DEADLINES 2021
Applications are open for artists and creatives to showcase at numerous music industry events throughout the year. Read up on some selected European festivals if you are keen to take your artist on the road. This article will be updated as more … read more »
Footprints – Sustainable Music across Europe
Music industry constitutes an important driving force of the European culture. Over the last few decades, it has changed significantly, being now at a point of rethinking itself. Especially now, it is facing challenges that are putting its future at risk. The … read more »
“IF YOU WANT TO, YOU CAN SEE THROUGH THE WALLS OF TIME” – PETER KUTIN
PETER KUTIN releases “A C H R O N I E”, his first solo album since 2013. The sound artist and co-founder of VENTIL RECORDS first lets an AI-Adorno ramble about laptops and then proceeds to the machine room for experimental exercises. … read more »
“We try to preserve as much of our freedom as possible […]” – GIOVANNA FARTACEK (MYNTH)
MARIO and GIOVANNA FARTACEK (aka „MYNTH“) have already impressively proven on their two previous albums that they are masters of electronic pop with a sophisticated and above all individual touch. “Shades I Mynth” (Assim Records), the third work of the twins from … read more »