Anna F. is no stranger to music, having released 2010's acclaimed 'For Real' LP and 'King in the Mirror' in 2014. She also had a role in the film 'Der Mann aus dem Eis (Iceman)'. With all of her success, Anna F., born Anna Wappel, now unveils her new band Friedberg. The first handing from the group comes in the form of the cut 'Boom'. Sultry with an undeniable edge, the production swerves between alternative, indie and trip-hop with Anna F. delivering smokey vocals on top. Reminiscent of Tricky or Massive Attack, 'Boom' is definitely a dark delight.
Austria's Anja Plaschg returns under her Soap&Skin project with the song 'Surrounded'. The song is taken from Plaschg's upcoming LP 'From Gas to Solid / you are my friend'. A theatrical offering which features the singer delivering a gripping vocal performance, the cinematic production is mountainous in size with Anja Plaschg continuing to create music that has a timeless appeal opposed to a shelf life expiration of a month or so. This is a brilliant delivery from the masterful creative.
Austrian singer and rapper Mavi Phoenix has shared the visual treatment to her single 'Ibiza'. Directed by Cristina Salgar, the initial split-screen video features Mavi on the right side sitting in a car, whilst the left screen highlights a woman's trek among the Spanish island. Eventually the two girls come together for a more intimate moment. The beauty of a holiday on Ibiza!
Austria's Anja Plaschg aka Soap&Skin has announced news on the release of her third album 'From Gas to Solid / you are my friend'. Scheduled to land October 26th via Play It Again Sam, the self-produced record follows her critically acclaimed 2012 LP 'Narrow'. Soap&Skin has also shared a new song entitled 'Heal'. An ethereal and melodic working of electronic pop, the ambient production beautifully hosts Plaschg's rich vocals, resulting in one plush soundscape. Have a listen.
Aside from winning an FM4 Award at the Amadeus Music Award ceremony back in 2017, Austrian band Leyya racked up loads of praises for their albums 'Spanish Disco' and 'Sauna'. The pair now make their return with the fun and ultra vibrant track 'Wannabe'. Fusing upbeat tropical production with infectious pop choruses, everything about this song represents summertime goodness.
Vienna's Attic Giant have released their new EP 'light=whatwesee' via finetunes. Comprised of two tracks, the record is an organically rich and warming hybrid of experimental pop, ambient and indie.
The song 'mthrs' is an utterly captivating instrumental based piece that is cinematic, adding slight post-classical elements into the mix, whilst 'mothers' features vocals, embedding indie folk guitar play that dances around spacious instrumentation, beautiful and timeless.
Austrian duo LEYYA have shared their new track 'Heat', taken from their forthcoming album 'Sauna' out January 28th. A delicious taste of indie pop, the upbeat track is powered by bouncy breakbeat drums, a thick, thumping bass line, subtle guitar sprinkles and engulfing melodies that make it hard not to get caught into LEYYA's gripping wave.
Austrian duo Sophie Lindinger and Marco Kleebauer aka Leyya step up with a head-nodding and delicious taste of electronic pop with their latest single 'Drumsolo'. Incorporating head-nodding, break beat drum programming with a thumping bass line and fun, spirited melodies, the uptempo cut follows their previous release 'Oh Wow'. So far there is everything to love about Leyya. Have a listen.
Vienna artist Inner Tongue made a grand mark with his 2015 EP 'Tz,Ka'. Receiving loads of accolades in the press for his dreamy, otherworldly music, he is now prepping for the release of his debut album arriving next year. Setting this off with his first single taken from the new record is the video for his latest single 'Dig Deeper'. Directed by Patrick Sturm and Markus Hornof, the visuals feature people behind a transparent yet hazy covering as purple lighting help to create an entrancing atmosphere and mood.
Releasing their 'PLAAT II' back in February of 2016, Vienna-based siblings Mynth make their return with their bouncy new single 'Mirrors'. Combining trap drums with electronic pop layerings and r&b vocals, the tune reflects a slight change of sound for the group whilst still giving fans the distinct feel of from their origins. 'Mirrors' is currently out now. You can stream the track down below.
