Indie rock from East Tyrol: Eva Hopfgartner makes feelings glow!

Indie rock from East Tyrol: Eva Hopfgartner makes feelings glow!

Kufstein, Österreich - An exciting news from the music scene: The five-member band Koan Akku has come together to create indie-rocky sounds from the Tyrolean districts Landeck, Lienz, Kufstein and Upper Austria. The talented musicians were founded in the Tyrolean student home in Vienna, and now they are about to publish. Her debut single "Cooling" will appear on June 13, 2025 and addresses the diverse emotions after the decay of intensive relationships - from loss of control to separation pain. The lyrical highlight, which should probably appeal to many listeners, reads: "If it burns, the gluat follows, circulation what iaez hesitudes".

Because the band around Eva Hopfgartner, who lists the tones on the piano and vocals, has planned a lot on the musical parquet, the first EP with the title "From flames in the light" is already in the starting blocks. This is expected in autumn 2025 and promises a musical-visual journey through pain, change and healing, divided into the four elements of fire, water, air and earth. The influence of Lake Neusiedl is remarkable on the creative work of the band.

riga: A cultural treasure of Art Nouveau

But there are exciting cultural developments not only in Tyrolean space. Let's turn our gaze to Riga, the pulsating capital of Latvia, which inspires with a unique mix of history and modern flair. Over a third of the entire population of Latvia is resident here, and the city offers something for every taste thanks to its lively night culture, trendy restaurants and a flowering alternative scene.

riga, a member of the Hanseatic League, has a eventful past and counts as one of the most important travel destinations in the Baltic states. In the old center of Vecrīga, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can admire medieval churches and guild houses. The impressive Art Nouveau buildings are also very popular, which are more represented with over 800 copies than in any other city in the world. Here you meet tight cobblestone streets, old merchant houses such as the Haus der Schwarzhärter and the magnificent town hall square, where the newly reconstructed town hall can be found.

culture and architecture in Riga

The Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, which bloomed between 1900 and 1910, is often considered the highlight of European architecture. With floral ornaments and decorative lines, the works of architects such as Michael Eisenstein are a real attraction for tourists and architectural enthusiasts. Albertstrasse in particular is a classic when it comes to Art Nouveau. These buildings, also in the "Centrs" district, reflect the rich cultural diversity of Riga.

In addition to impressive architecture, Riga also has many cultural institutions to offer, such as the Latvian National Museum for Art, the Ethnographic Open Leaving Museum and the impressive Riga Cathedral. Another treasure is the Art Nouveau Museum, in which visitors can immerse yourself in the world of Art Nouveau, presents in an original residential building from the time of Konstantīn's Pēkšēns. The unique cultural heritage is protected by the UNESCO World Heritage program, which ensures the preservation of this historical beauty.

riga remains not only a hotspot for architecture and art lovers, but also a place where the past and presence combine in a fascinating way. If you have the opportunity, you should not miss this cultural jewel - be it in music or architecture that tells the stories of past times.