Some artists spend years overcomplicating their sound, which often leaves the listener searching for meaning through layers of production noise. Then there are acts like EGGER, who strip away the buzz to find the raw, pounding pulse underneath. We recently reviewed EGGER’s track Get Up as part of a round-up review on electronica music – if you liked the track, you can find out more about the artist below!

By Jane Howkins

I believe this is our first time speaking to you. How has your 2026 been so far?

2026 has been a very productive year for EGGER. I released several singles, each exploring a different aspect of the relationship between human behaviour, technology and electronic music, and I have also been developing the project further as a whole. It feels like the sound is becoming more defined while still leaving enough room for experimentation.

You recently released a new single titled Get Up. What can you tell us about the track and how has the reception been so far?

Get Up is probably the most direct and physical EGGER track so far, built around a 130 BPM synthwave pulse, analogue textures and a repetitive vocal mantra. I wanted the track to turn the idea of movement into something almost physical, less about telling a story and more about creating an impulse to act. The reception has been very encouraging, especially because many reviews have picked up on the combination of retro-futurism, experimental sound design and the more accessible energy of the track.

You also released a track called I Breathe as a single earlier in the year. Do you have any more singles planned for release anytime soon?

I am always working on new material, but I don’t want to release music simply because there is an empty space in the release schedule. Each EGGER track is treated almost like a small research project, so I want the next release to have its own reason for existing. There is definitely more music developing, but I prefer to let the music determine when it is ready.

Do you have any plans to release a full-length album or an EP in the near future?

At the moment, I am more interested in developing the individual pieces and seeing where they lead. The singles allow me to explore different ideas without having to force them into a conventional album structure. An EP or album is certainly possible, but I would want it to feel like a coherent body of work rather than simply a collection of previously released tracks.

You’re from Graz in Austria. What is the local music scene like near you?

Graz has a very interesting and diverse music scene, although it is quite different from the larger European music centres. There are musicians working across electronic, experimental, alternative, jazz and contemporary music, and the city has a strong cultural and artistic environment. For me, the important thing is that I can develop EGGER independently while still being connected to that wider creative atmosphere.

Who are your main influences as an artist? What have you been listening to recently?

Early Kraftwerk, John Foxx and the darker side of Depeche Mode have all been important influences, particularly in the way they use repetition, simplicity and technology to create atmosphere and meaning. I am interested in electronic music that feels both precise and human, so I tend to look beyond genre boundaries when listening. Recently I have also been listening to a lot of electronic music – simply to discover how other artists are approaching sound, texture and space.

Do you have anything else exciting coming up this year?

There is more new EGGER material in development, and I am also interested in continuing to expand the visual and conceptual side of the project. I want EGGER to remain more than just a series of songs — the sound, imagery and ideas should all belong to the same world. Beyond that, I prefer to keep some things open until they are actually ready to happen.

Your full name is Wolfgang Egger. Why did you decide to promote this musical project under your surname, instead of using your full name?

EGGER is meant to feel less like a traditional singer-songwriter project and more like an artistic framework. Using my surname keeps a connection to me as the person behind the music, but it also gives the project its own identity. It leaves room for the music, visuals and concepts to become something bigger than a personal biography.

Do you perform live much? If so, do you have any tour dates lined up in the UK this year?

EGGER is currently primarily a studio-based project, because the production process and the sound design are such an important part of the work. I am interested in how the music could translate into a live environment, particularly through modular and electronic elements, but I don’t have UK tour dates to announce at the moment. If I do take EGGER on stage, I want it to be a genuine extension of the project rather than simply reproducing the recordings.

Any last words for the fans?

Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared the music, added it to playlists or taken the time to write about it. EGGER is still a young project, and every listener becomes part of that development in some way. Keep moving, stay curious, and don’t let the machines make all the decisions for you.

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