In a world where female voices are often underrepresented in rock, Black Sunzet is here to change that. These girls are not only known for their garage-punk sound but also for their powerful messages on equality, empowerment, and authenticity. The trio, consisting of Jael, Johanna, and Selma, blends raw talent with bold statements, proving that girls can rock just as hard as anyone else. The story of Black Sunzet began in a music-focused classroom, where a school project would lay the...
Austria’s music scene is no stranger to talent and the variety of bands proves this again and again. Liquid Air, an alternative rock band with roots in school friendships and a shared love of music, is one such group. What defines them is not just their dynamic sound but also the journey that brought them together. Their story is one of passion, persistence, and a commitment to their craft, interwoven with the diverse musical backgrounds of its members. The beginning of Liquid Air started at...
Deeply emotional, raw, and heart wrenchingly beautiful. “Wen du liebst” talks about the involuntary nature of love, of how one cannot control who they fall for even if it hurts them in the end. From almost upbeat at the beginning to haunting in the middle part: The guitars show an impressive range just like the vocals which harmonise perfectly with the occasional backing. It’s the drums that bind it all together while the lyrics gets carried by the instrumentals and tells the story of a...
Cupiditas is a longing, a wish, a dream, and a band from Vienna rooted in Britpop nostalgia and friendship. On a cool Sunday noon Marvin, the vocalist-guitarist, and Michi, the bassist, told us the story of how Cupiditas was born, they talked about their music, their dreams, and current projects. The indie rock quartet have come a long way already but the road is still vast. Their initial start was a small school concert, a humble beginning, but this didn’t last long. From “Rock the...
Jæsmine is a band that combines the passion, hard work, and unity of its members. Their journey began in 2020, and over time, they have grown both musically and personally. Jæsmine brings together a variety of influences, experiences, and personalities, creating a unique sound and a dynamic live presence. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the band’s members, where they started, the creative process behind their music, and their experiences performing live. Michael, the drummer,...
The Generation has made history when they won the 2024 Planet Festival Tour Band Contest this may. After winning the first two rounds as well, the dream of playing Gasometer was not only tangible but happening. On the 18th of May they put on the performance of their lifetimes, at least up to now, featuring back-up vocals, a keyboard, and two saxophone players. Their hard work and the, what must have been, hundreds of hours of practice they put in really paid off as they managed to win the...
This is Honestly the Worst! “Are they really the worst?” “No, that’s the band name.” Laughter. Whenever I tell a person about them, this is the conversation I have, and it doesn’t seem to be anything new. At least not for the guys from Honestly the Worst because when I told them about this they just chuckled and so began Uncensored’s Interview for May. To begin with it needs to be said that the name is misleading. Their music is raw; their performances even more so. They are...
For this month’s article we had the great pleasure to invite Orange Skies for an interview. With their positive vibes and empowering songs, they are one of the best female representatives of Vienna’s music scene. During an animated chat they told us about their inspirations, greatest achievements, and future plans. But first of all, who are the women behind Orange Skies? The band consists of singer Emilia, Celina, the guitarist, Nina, the bassist and Vicky, the drummer. Celina and Nina have...
For March we had the chance to talk to one of the best performers of Vienna’s scene: Zascha. From a massive stage presence and wild outfits, often considered outrageous by the general public, to an interview oozing with creative energy. With hard-core bangers like “Choose Life” and the newly released “Lie” featuring the vocalist of Glazed Curtains, another talented Viennese band, he manages to draw in crowds and make his concerts an experience. In this sense: Take a dive into our chat...
This time around we were lucky enough to be able to interview Manic Days: In the past two years that, Manic Days have been shining bright in their current constellation they have already made a name for themselves and with so much more in their history, they were excited to tell us all about their beginnings, development, and achievements as a Band. All four band members were introduced to music at a very young age. The two guitarists, Ju and Fritz, met each other about ten years ago and began...