Yes, it was big, exhilarating, wet and thundery. It was loud, colourful, full of endorphins, with a confetti raining picture book evening. That was that FM4 Frequency 2022. With wonderful concerts by Florence Arman, the im Interview told about the big festival summer and Justin Bieber, leftboy alias Ferdinand and of course picture book. Christoph Sepin captured the atmosphere well with our live broadcast on Saturday.
And organizer Harry Jenner has already taken stock and even takes a look at the FM4 Frequency 2023.
Meanwhile cavort in our FM4 charts from Saturday Pressyes with his latest single “We Are Shadows” in 5th place, followed by Oskar Haag, Adaolisa, Drahthaus, Cari Cari, Farce, Hearts Hearts. So again a high Austrian participation in our hit parade. And if you want Wanda or Voodoo Jürgens to get high on our charts, you can vote here. And that brings us to the first video.
Voodoo Jürgens – “Des geht ma ned ei”
Nice news in a very dark world right now: the good one Voodoo Jürgens, his character story printer, ballad singer and songwriter, has released a new song. And yes, he announces a new album. On December 2nd of this year, “Wie die Nocht noch jung wor” will be released and the first foretaste sounds – perhaps a bit untypical for the Wienerlied gravedigger – after Lambada.
Whether the good Voodoo together with producer Herwig Zamernik alias Fuzzman and musician David Schweighart really put the Brazilian couple dance on the studio floor remains a secret. But there at least the musical theme of the song was played with until the rhythmic bass line contributed that danceable groove. But don’t worry, the Voodoo Jürgens-typical dark everyday story is still told over trumpets and glittering guitars. This time from a guy who can’t accept a “no” from his counterpart.
Kinetical & P.tah – „Down“
You are a great team, the Viennese rapper P and the Linz rapper Kinetical. Together they have been producing tracks that not only have good flows, but also depth. Inspired by UK grime, they always mix it with German and English lyrics on point and often gloomy. The new EP “ACTUATE” will be released on October 7th via Duzz Down San Records.
The first single “Down” receives the melodic and at the same time dark beats of Kenny Katana. Even if the track is very reduced, it has a dense atmosphere. In terms of content, the two rappers are concerned with keeping the “inner circle” small. The people you really open up to, even if you sometimes down is, you should choose carefully. It is therefore also about trust and solidarity. In addition, the two address the cross-generational cellphone dependency and plead for protection against digital consumption.
Greyshadow – „Alive“
The musician and songwriter Gregor Wessely alias Greyshadow it has always been about escaping loneliness and alienation. Music is probably his first choice. Funky guitars and beautiful beats make you feel really alive. “Alive”, the new single, lets us immerse ourselves in the summer feeling of lightness. Movement and change are also part of feeling alive. Even if the internal resistance is high. Dreaming is not only allowed here, but even encouraged. In this way you can perhaps also get the strength for upcoming changes. In any case, “Alive” fits perfectly into such a playlist.
Philiam Shakebeat x Osive – “Hawis im Hervis”
It all sounds a bit lo-fi here. And then again not. They love to play with phrases, musical genres and clichés, creating their very own style. Philiam Shakesbeat and producer Osive pair their laid-back attitude with political messages. Because happiness can also be possible without pressure to perform and capital. Not only the Zen Buddhists know that, but also the fresh hip hoppers. So not in Paris, but in Vienna without champagne with the “Hawis im Hervis”. quite normal celebrated in the evening. I think that’s really “okay, cool”…
Also good and good to know
- 70’s party with acoustic guitars, psychedelic melodies and flowers in your hair. The Linz Band Holm gives us with “Divine“ A charming journey through time.
- Do it with synths and a bit of funk, a pinch of soul and pop NAM a danceable melange for the mild cocktail evenings of late summer. So, it’s “Up 2 U‘ to celebrate and dance.
- Um, with the band KessKess is not good “Tarantino“-Watch movies. Even if you’re in love with sleazy rock ‘n’ roll. Then you have to roll up the yoga mat and go out drinking cheap wine in order to practice a bit of rebellion when you spend the night in front of the Raika branch.
Serve in this weekly column Lisa Schneider and Andreas Gstettner-Brugger musical appetizers from Austria. New bands and songs, videos and concert highlights across the stylish vegetable garden.
- The Viennese producer carpjony combines ’00s metal-indie fusion (Linkin Park would love it) with a cloud-rap feel. If “Okay“ really has more potential than 15 seconds Tik Tok presentation will show. For everyone who has had their heart broken, they can bang their heads here.
- Mike Tanzos has once again written a powerful indie pop song. “Mood Swings“ is an atmospheric song that also works perfectly on a big stage. It brings back memories of Suede and Pulp.
- Even if the artist gave her name to Olga oleg had to change, that doesn’t detract from their electronic pop music. The new single “Reveal‘ is a little revelation. A musical and vocal treasure.
- Once again goosebumps when Violetta of Paris above “Tatiana‘ sings, accompanied by strings and piano.
- Offer classic indie rock Candy Beat Camp in EP format. “Previsiting Spring” is a late summer harbinger of more indie anthems. In the meantime, you can talk about wanderlust or homesickness with “Homesick‘ comfort.
- The new single from will be submitted here later Ro Bergman. A beautiful future is the Tyrolean musician with a danceable hit like “Future” to wish. Great song with great drive.
- Last Thursday at FM4 Soundpark, YUGO could be heard in an FM4 Frequency interview, Voodoo Jürgens reported back from vacation at the beach, Bernhard Fleischmann presented his new album “Music for Shared Rooms” and ROIA have already listened to their new album to let.
- And at the FM4 Soundpark night on Sunday, producer B.Visible could be heard at Clemens Fantur, Wandl let us hear through his album and the concerts by AZE and Salute at the Vienna Popfest provided the live atmosphere.