Positive Futures Festival Warm Up mit Sababa 5, Anthea, Cute Aggression, Barzo1

Since 2016, SABABA 5 has been embarking on a captivating musical journey around the world—a dynamic mix of genres that continues to evolve through global collaborations. Inspired by the iconic Wrecking Crew Recordings of the 1960s and the analog sounds of the Middle East in the 1970s, vintage aesthetics merge with a modern, groovy foundation. Their unique music combines Mediterranean sounds with rock and psychedelic funk—a distinctive East-West fusion.

Vienna's ANTHEA, a singer-songwriter with a background in visual arts, is undergoing a bold transformation. Known for her vivid, poetic songs, Anthea is now embracing a rougher, darker indie sound. A conscious departure from the “polished” hyperpop of the past towards an authentic, cathartic musical style. The debut album, Mount Pleasant, features the track Run, which is featured in Vöslau's rejuvenation campaign and captures an irrepressible curiosity about life.

CUTE AGGRESSION, Vienna's new hyper-pop duo, makes music that you either love or hate—they couldn't care less. Anyone who sees Aaron (Aux Portes, Breitband) and Erika (Buntspecht, Verifiziert) live will witness a sound storm of synths, drum machines, and guitars. They love to play with expectations. One fan said “deafening!” They tinker with songs in their shared apartment, perform secretly from time to time (like at the Semmelweis Clinic – shhh!), but otherwise enjoy performing in public. Their debut album is coming and it's going to be HOT HOT HOT.

BARZO1 creates DJ sets that oscillate between delicate soundscapes and hard-hitting bass. His unique style, rooted in trance, is driven by an insatiable urge to discover new soundscapes. Since 2021, he has been an integral part of the Innsbruck and Vienna-based label collective 41Stackway, where he also works as an event organizer and mastering engineer.