Heaven / Hell AVEC

• 1 Love 03:51
• 2 Over Now 03:26
• 3 Under Water 04:09
• 4 Close 04:52
• 5 Heaven & Hell 03:06
• 6 Breathe 03:23
• 7 Still 03:23
• 8 Leaving 03:55
• 9 Alone 03:54
• 10 Yours 05:00
• 11 Body 03:25
• 12 Dear 03:07
• Total Runtime 45:31

Info for Heaven / Hell

AVEC, a 23-year-old from Upper Austria with an unmistakable, soulful voice that is both soft and raw, will present her new album “Heaven/Hell” on November 23, 2018, with the support of the ÖKF Brussels. AVEC writes her lyrics in English so as not to give herself away immediately. For her, the language is a refuge that leaves room for interpretation. Writing music is her way of processing difficult personal experiences and emotions—the deep and meaningful connotations in her lyrics contrast with the gentle plucking of her guitar strings. Through her songs, she is able to distance herself from her life experiences. But at the same time, sharing her story gives her the creative power to express human life and emotions through music. She does this in a very subtle yet powerful way. For AVEC, the lyrics are the most important part of her songs. As with past “Sofakustik” concerts, the storage area of the Alter Schlachthof will be transformed into a cozy living room. In this unique atmosphere, the audience is very close to the musician.

"With “Heaven/Hell”, AVEC impressively is answering the question of why she has achieved what she has, of why she is one of the shining stars of the Austrian music scene and why she has had such success internationally. In her music, the Upper Austrian hits just the right note, one which directly floods the soul and invites the listener to surrender fully and completely to what is presented. Yes, pop music can be beautiful and special." (Kidizin Sane)

AVEC

Miriam Hufnagl aka AVEC
appeared seemingly out of nowhere in 2015. With the release of her debut EP “Heartbeats”, the young Upper Austrian has bridged the gap between writing heartfelt lyrics and experimenting with textural sounds. Distancing herself from negative life experiences, AVEC simultaneously shared her own creative story through the powerful portrayal of human life and emotions through her music. Although inspired by the likes of Bon Iver, John Mayer, The Lumineers, Oscar and the Wolf, Kings of Leon, Daughter, RYX, AVEC succeeds in creating her own language, where her imagination and ideas come together in her music. Her sound is melancholic but hopeful.

While her roundly praised debut “What If We Never Forget” predominantly displayed a youthful sense of melancholy, her latest work “Heaven/Hell” shows signs of growth in a number of areas. The last few years of being in the spotlight, spending time on the road and making numerous international festival appearances have shaped AVEC, and her music has audibly grown up, too. Her song “Granny” has been streamed on Spotify almost 6 million times since it launched.

In 2018 AVEC played at various showcase festivals in Europe, including the internationally acclaimed Great Escape Festival in Brighton. In September 2018 she was nominated for the first Music Moves Europe Talent Awards and later announced as a winner in the genre Singer/Songwriter.

The jury explained that “her songwriting is stylish and intriguing, never obvious, although it is so difficult to compete with a musical genre frequented by unattainable models.” In January 2019, AVEC received the award and performed at the Music Moves Europe Talent Award Night as well as during Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival 2019. Furthermore she has been selected as NASOM “New Austrian Sound of Music” act 2020-21.

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