MORITZ GAMPER

Originally from the small town of Meran in South Tyrol, Moritz first found himself in South America, then in Spain, before finally settling in Vienna. Just as the now 28-year-old singer-songwriter took his time to find his place in the world, the same applies to his music: many experiments and excursions into various genres were necessary to discover something that had actually always been there. Often, all it takes is an acoustic guitar and a distinctive voice. Nearly 10 years ago, Moritz released music for the first time. Now, it feels like coming home after a long time. Thus, the circle closes; just like back then, the music is honest, raw, and intentionally imperfect.

Much more, it is simple and handmade songs that Moritz has recorded and produced in his home studio. They tell of long-passed fates and feel equally at home in the Mississippi Delta of the 1930s as well as around a lonely campfire in the local mountains. What Moritz loves, besides his guitars and singing, is telling stories and creating poetry. Reality and fiction merge in the process. A pinch of Delta blues, a portion of desert blues, and a bit of folk remind one of Moritz's great idols, such as Otis Taylor. When you meet Moritz in person, it becomes unmistakably clear that his music is worthy of belief.