Cassies rise: From Rudolfsheim to the festival victory!

Cassies rise: From Rudolfsheim to the festival victory!

The band Cassies achieved considerable success in a short period of only a few months. Founded in the spring of 2024 and home in the 15th district of Vienna (Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus), the five-member team won the Planet Festival Tour. According to My district are their music styles that combine a colorful mix from indie, soul, funk and rock, for fresh sounds in the domestic music scene.

The band members who exchange ideas in the heart of Grätz when rehearsals have their own creative process, which is strongly based on jam sessions. This method allows you to develop ideas in the rehearsal room and to further reverberate in the band process. The name "Cassies" symbolizes ease for the musicians and at the same time the examination of difficult topics.

successful start

The first appearance of the Cassies in the Gasometer was a highlight and was enthusiastically received by the audience. At this point it became clear that the band is very popular in the local music scene. They are currently working on their first studio album, the recording of which is planned for autumn 2024. The aim is to further develop your own sound and to publish the first pieces soon.

A look at the resistant indie scene in Austria shows that the Cassie's part of a lively complex of emerging artists are. The scene has become more and more important in recent years, and many bands act outside the traditional market structures. According to potentials artists like Cassies present their talents and manage to differentiate themselves from mainstream trends.

a springboard for talents

As part of the Planet Festival Tour, which has established itself as a springboard for many talented musicians, authenticity is very important. David Dornig, an experienced musician and professor at the Jam Music Lab Private University, explained that emotions and a good band sound are crucial to captivate the audience. The Cassies apparently understood this and optimized their live performance format to inspire their audience.

The festival not only contributed to the victory of the Cassies, but also offers other bands a platform to perform live. From the indie pop beginnings of the band picture book to the socially critical texts of Seiler and Speer , the Austrian music scene shows a colorful variety that is reflected in the creativity of band members such as the Cassies.