13.11.2025 - after quite some break I decided to release a new single, called "SILENCED"!
I wrote this song two years ago, because of an absurd situation that happened to me:
I was unknowingly banned from performing at a concert venue in Vienna because of a feedback email I sent after several bad experiences (and stories other artists had confided in me) with that place. I never got a reply to that email, and half a year later I found out — because someone else wanted to book me there — that I was banned from performing.
Long story short: thanks to the Vienna Club Commission, my ban was lifted. As ridiculous as this story might sound at first, it really affected me deeply, and at the time I felt very powerless. Unfortunately, I also realized then why so few people dare to speak up when these are the kinds of consequences.
I channeled all that frustration, helplessness, and at the same time the hope for more courage into my song “SILENCED.” The song was also entirely produced by me, which I’m very proud of. I hope that people can find some courage in it — to speak up when something isn’t right. Maybe together we really can change something.
written, recorded and produced by me
mixed by David Wöhrer
mastered by Mathias Garmusch
single cover shot by Michelle Rassnitzer
lyrics:
Catch myself freezing I look at the door
I can figure this out on my own, on my own
Walk with me, take it, or leave it alone
Not expecting to see anyone
Are you in it Are you in it
Look at us some do not try anymore, more
I must say I am glad To be this way
trying to find answers why some us do not try anymore, more
I must say I am glad To be this way
Shut my mouth quiet I look at the door
I can’t take this dead silence no more
No more no more
Now I understand why most of us are tired and don’t say nothing no more
No more
You thought I’d be the same
How stupid of you Of you
Look at us some do not try anymore, more
I must say I am glad To be this way
trying to find answers why some us do not try anymore, more
I must say I am glad To be this way Be this way
Be this way
Thinking you can just decide to shut the door
