The leaves are getting crispier, along with the air surrounding them. All the more reason to hunker down in a warm space and get lost in the sphere of a new tune or album. Equally satisfying: get yourself to one of the … read more »
On the 1st of October, Waves (October 2-4, 2025) will be opening the 15th Waves Vienna with a very special Opening Night at the magnificent Volkstheater in Vienna, and of course they’ve come up with something special to mark the anniversary… The … read more »
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Take a look at the happenings from, for, in and out of Austria, this month and next, in our latest edition of Music Highlights. Festivities Sodl is set to open Wiener Festwochen on … read more »
In this series, mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export have collected the experiences and perspectives of women in the music business. No matter the categories, quotas or breakdowns, the goal is 100% of us working together in the struggle for feminism. … read more »
It’s that time of year again; that “in-between” time” – the ambivalent seasonal zone, smushed awkwardly between summer and fall. Do I wear pants or a mini-skirt? Plan an outdoor rager or an intimate indoor gathering? Bike to an open-air festival or … read more »
She’s a rapper, poet, author, activist, winner of several competitions, organizer of numerous events and, as if that wasn’t enough, the Austrian Lisa Simpson: YASMIN HAFEDH aka YASMO has a lot to show for her resume and is, not without reason, one … read more »
You don’t have to be controversial to see: The really exciting waves in pop, indie and even rap have mostly come from female artists in recent years – a statement that applies to the international music world, as well as to our … read more »
A slightly overlapping sequel to this “Telling of stories without claiming completeness” from 2013 by Stefan „Trishes“ Trischler (Radio FM4) When the noughties turned into the tens, hip hop in Austria still sounded largely like the so-called “Golden Era” ideal that producers … read more »
The results are in! The jury has made its deliberations and the AME FOCUS MARKETING projects have been chosen. In April 2021, AUSTRIAN MUSIC EXPORT put out an open call for its first ever FOCUS MARKETING stipendium, to support domestic music creators … read more »
YASMO (YASMIN HAFEDH) is a rapper, author and producer of YASMO & DIE KLANGKANTINE and one of this year’s POPFEST curators. YASMO & DIE KLANGKANTINE recently released their second studio album, “Prekariat und Karat” (Ink Music). Ada Karlbauer met YASMO, RALPH MOTHWURF … read more »