The feel of the wind slapping you in the face…the smell of burnt chestnuts…feeling your “transition coat” gradually soak through because the fashion gods have dictated that, for some unfathomable reason, fall outerwear does not need to be waterproof: it’s November in … read more »
Autumn in Vienna: after a long stretch of weirdly pleasant weather, the clouds and dampness have finally returned, bringing that gray watery light that, to us, signifies that the year is leaning hard toward winter. You’re at home, baby. But some people … read more »
September! That peculiar month where, with a little effort, you can pretend it’s still August. The evenings are darker, but people are still sitting outside the cafés without the benefit of heat lamps or slightly ratty-looking fleece blankets. And Austrian music rolls … 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 »
How does that old song go? “I like New York in June / I like a Gershwin tune” …be that as it may, we’re more than happy to stick with Vienna and tunes from folks like Willi Landl, Ankathie Koi, and Zion … read more »
T.S. Eliot thought that April was the cruelest month, but we think that a cold May might be even worse. We suggest escapism: how about a weekend jaunt to Barcelona…or Münster? Or alternately, stick closer to home and check out some new … read more »
Ah, April: the month where you can get soaked to the skin by freezing rain, dried by the sun, and chilled to the bone by a wintry wind – all in the same day. The music scene is just as active: festival … read more »
There’s a lot to hear this March and April. The releases keep releasing and the good vibes keep flowing – just in time for the festival season about to kick off. Music is to spring like butter is to bread – it’s … read more »
It’s officially still winter, but the sun rays start to shine through in, albeit sporadic, but hopeful bouts. To accompany the ever-increasing auspicious rays, here are a few beams of musical light to carry you over the hump of cold towards the … read more »
It’s a new year, and with it comes plenty of new Austrian music highlights to spotlight! Building off of 2022, a year packed with musical accomplishments and developments (see our 2022 Retrospect), the bar’s been properly raised for 2023. But with all … read more »