With “Leidenzwang” (Affine Records) digital artist KENJI ARAKI releases arguably one of the most compelling positions on the state of advanced electronic music, between dystopian post-club exploration, aural body horror, dented retro fragments and extravagant breakcore elements. The fact that there is … read more »
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. This month the honor goes to the Viennese duo, … read more »
Wandl encounters music in his early childhood through musical sessions hosted by his parents and their neighbors. He begins to learn the violin at the age of 5, and with 12 he is already experimenting with software for music production and writing … read more »
CID RIM, aka CLEMENS BACHER, is a well known jazz drummer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Vienna. One who has earned a reputation for his unique sounds and hybrid approach to music. His name has also popped up in combination with artists like … read more »
WANDL isn’t an insider tip any more. Countless singles and attention grabbing collaborations have made the 22 year old producer into a hot topic in the European electro-scene. Now the long awaited debut album “It’s All Good Tho” (Affine Records) is finally … read more »
The wait is over. It is finally here. On the second of June, WANDL finally released his debut album “It’s All Good Tho” via Affine Records. And, as we all hoped, it is an exceptionally fine piece of music. Anyone who knows … read more »
Okmalumkoolkat is back! In the summer of 2014, together with Cid Rim and The Clonious, he released the debut of their collaboration “Holy Oxygen Part I” (Affine Records). Now, not quite three years later, they released the sequel. Same title, different content. … read more »
Wunderkind? Wether ironically meant or not, it is a label the Lower Austrian beat producer WANDL has to live with thanks to his collaborations with German language rappers like CRACK IGNAZ and YUNG HURN. Lukas Wandl grew up near the big city, … read more »
A brief history of Austrian hip hop from 1982 – 2012 without any claim of completeness. The first hip hop incentives in Austria came from pop musicians that either paid tribute to the young genre or used its aesthetics.
Cid Rim @ Eurosonic Noorderslag 2014: Focus on Austria As part of the special focus on Austria in 2014, Cid Rim has been selected to perform at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2014, Europe’s most significant showcase festival in the music live industry. Congratulations! Artist … read more »