obstacles
obstacles grew out of the D.I.Y. culture and finds its inspiration and energy
in the principles of integrity and immediacy derived from this movement.
the band is driven by an urge to create relevant music, to transcend the
triviality of our times uniform culture and to protest its monolithic aesthetics.
obstacles is the creative partnership between friends.
...the rest is sound...
www.myspace.com/obstaclesband

hidden by the grapes
hidden by the grapes is a trio hailing from graz, austria. the band is known to describe their style as post-everything while others would say they play indie or alternative. their music draws influence from post-punk or post-rock but generally speaking it is very hard to include hidden by the grapes in a specific subgenre. using three voices, a synthesizer and a keyboard originally intended to be played by little children the band definitely does not fit into the typical rock-trio cliché. the debut album “noise-operated jazz” received early praise from critics who found the record “really refreshing”. a 7’’ vinyl disc was later released on their own label “sooder records” as split with the post-rockers lambda. a second full-length release is due for 2011 release.
www.myspace.com/hiddenbythegrapes