June is bustin’ out all over! And so, it must be said, is Austrian music. The official beginning of summer brings with it early summer tours, new releases, and much, much more. Take a deep breath of humid, pollen-filled air, and rejoice: … read more »
May! A month on the cusp of spring and summer, where the mornings are still cool and the year still seems full of promise (even though we’re already coming up on the halfway point). The headline this month is a slew (from … read more »
In German, they say “April does what it will”, which seems to be particularly true this year. We’ve hardly had time to take note of the weather, though – we’ve been out in the great wide open, fulfilling our raison d’être of … read more »
What can you say about March? It’s kind of an in-between month – often too raw to really feel like spring, but definitely no longer winter. It’s a time for planning, for getting all your ducks in a row before spring sashays … read more »
February is kind of an in-between month: the holiday hoopla is long gone and we’re left staring down the long, cold, damp tunnel until the weather starts to turn appreciably warmer (climate change notwithstanding). But wait – is that a glimmer of … read more »
Remember when a year like “2024” was the stuff of science fiction? Well, we’re here now…and though we’re STILL waiting on those hoverboards, the music in this brave new year is every bit as international, varied, and forward-looking as we could have … read more »
It seems impossible that it’s been months since we were sweating at Popfest Wien or watching bands and discussing hot topics at Waves Vienna…but here we are: “daytime” consists of a period of twilight from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., after which … read more »
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 »