Buchegger, Anna
Soiz
Between dialect, pop, and poetry: Anna Buchegger redefines the concept of "home" on her second album. Where does home beginand where does it end? Anna Buchegger has been grappling with this question since her acclaimed debut *Windschatten* (2024). On her second album *Soiz*, the Salzburg musician continues this exploration with conviction, opening up the notion of "home" for those who don't fit within narrow definitions of origin and belonging. On *Soiz*, she reveals a musically mature, reflective, sometimes mysterious, and always courageous approach, unafraid to embrace lightness. The title is programmatic for the entire work: saltthe "white gold" of her Salzburg homelandbecomes a multifaceted metaphor. The artist weaves dialect and pop into a unique sonic language that balances tradition and modernity. Her roots are palpable without becoming nostalgic; her openness feels contemporary without being polished. The "Soiz" (salt) on her skin stands for life itselfraw, real, and sometimes raw.