Johannes Arends
Johannes was born and raised in Austria by an Italian mother and a German father. Soccer, politics and video games are his life essence - in that order. He spent a semester abroad in Barcelona and is currently finishing his studies of Journalism and Media Management at the University of Applied Sciences FH WKW in Vienna.
Californian Alt Rockers Incubus Are Finally Back in Vienna
After a six-year hiatus, the Californian alt rockers are finally back on tourOnce labeled as “a nu-metal band for people who don’t like nu-metal bands,” by the Chicago Tribune, the Californian b...
Elvis Costello Returns to Vienna on July 11
Widely regarded as one of the greatest singers/songwriters ever, Elvis Costello is known for his witty lyrics, often using wordplay in his songs, which has brought him the reputation of being a “pop e...
Dotdotdot… Vienna’s Shortfilm Festival Keeps It Quirky
Vienna’s quirky short film festival encourages you to interact with the mediumCelebrating the intensity and ingenuity of cinema’s short form, the past years have made the Dotdotdot festival a su...
Our Top 5 Music Festivals This Summer
From chill lake-side vibes to eclectic performances in old Italian towns, the European festival circuit has it all. Here are our 5 favorite open air festivals in or around Austria! © Michael Hametner Acoustic Lakeside Festival Presenting a cornucopia of singer/songwriters, Acoustic Lakeside is a good fit for those seeking an oasis of calm – Nothing […]
Call of the Wild | Urban Wildlife in Vienna
Despite urbanization, Viennese wildlife is thriving Vienna may be best known for its grand imperial architecture and cosmopolitan center, but it has another side to it not usually feaÂtured in guidebooks: With the city limits extending deep into Lower Austria, more than 50 percent of its area is green spaces, making it one of the […]
The Rocky Road to Copa Cagrana
After winning a lengthy lawsuit, the city is finally revamping the infamous Copa Cagrana Vienna’s relationship with the Danube is an ongoing love story, perhaps best expressed by Johann Strauss Jr.’s stir-ring Blue Danube. But the affair goes deeper than a waltz played at midnight every New Year’s Eve: ever since the late 1970s when […]
Arcade Fire Returns to Vienna with New Album
The Canadian art rock band returns with its most upbeat album yet. Ever since their critically acclaimed debut album Funeral back in 2004, Montreal’s most recognizable musicians have become one of the most important voices of indie rock, winning a Grammy for their album The Suburbs in 2011 and even an Oscar nomination after scoring Spike […]
