Bilderbuch (English: "Picture Book") is an Austrian rock band and was formed in Kremsmünster, Austria in 2005 but has been based in Vienna since 2008. The current band members are Maurice Ernst (vocals, guitar), Peter Horazdovsky (bass), Michael Krammer (guitar) and Philipp Scheibl (drums). The band has released 7 albums as of 2022. The band began with indie rock, but over the years increasingly adopted elements of hip hop, electronic music and various pop styles.[1]

Bilderbuch
Bilderbuch in 2014
Bilderbuch in 2014
Background information
OriginKremsmünster, Austria
Genres
Years active2005–present
LabelMaschin Records
MembersMaurice Ernst
Michael Krammer
Peter Horazdovsky
Philipp Scheibl
Past membersKlemens Kranawetter
Andreas Födinger
Websitewww.bilderbuch-musik.at

The band's song "Spliff" was featured in the 2016 Gore Verbinski film A Cure for Wellness.

At the end of 2021 they toured the USA[2] for the first time.

In 2026, Michael Krammer (guitar) announced that he will be leaving the band.[3]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Nelken & Schillinge (2009)
  • Die Pest im Piemont (2011)
  • Schick Schock (2015)
  • Magic Life (2017)
  • Mea Culpa (2018)
  • Vernissage My Heart (2019)
  • Gelb ist das Feld (2022)
  • ∞+1 (2026)
  • Bitte, Herr Märtyrer (2010)
  • Feinste Seide (2013)
  • Softpower (2023)

Singles

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  • 2009: Calypso
  • 2010: Kopf ab
  • 2010: Bitte, Herr Märtyrer
  • 2011: Karibische Träume
  • 2011: Die Kirschen waren toll
  • 2012: Ein Boot für uns
  • 2013: Plansch
  • 2013: Maschin
  • 2014: Feinste Seide
  • 2014: Spliff
  • 2014: OM
  • 2015: Willkommen im Dschungel
  • 2015: Softdrink
  • 2016: Sweetlove
  • 2016: I <3 Stress
  • 2016: Erzähl Deinen Mädels Ich Bin Wieder In Der Stadt
  • 2017: Bungalow
  • 2017: Baba
  • 2018: eine nacht in manila
  • 2018: Checkpoint (Nie Game Over)
  • 2018: Sandwishes
  • 2019: LED go
  • 2019: Europa 22
  • 2019: Frisbeee
  • 2019: Mr. Refrigerator
  • 2019: Kitsch
  • 2021: Nahuel Huapi / Daydrinking
  • 2021: Zwischen deiner und meiner Welt
  • 2022: Schwarzes Karma / Ab und Auf
  • 2022: I‘m Not Gonna Lie
  • 2022: Baby, dass du es weißt
  • 2023: Softpower
  • 2023: Bluezone
  • 2026: Irgendwo

Awards and Nominations

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The Berlin Music Video Awards is an international festival that promotes the art of music videos.

Year Nominated work Award Result Ref.
2026 "Irgendwo" Most Bizarre Pending [4]

See also

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References

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  1. "Bilderbuch brings larger-than-life, completely captivating energy to FM4's studios". National Public Radio.
  2. "Bilderbuch in den USA. On the road again". Goethe Institut.
  3. red, ORF at/Agenturen (2026-03-24). "Gitarrist Michael Krammer steigt bei Bilderbuch aus". news.ORF.at (in German). Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  4. "Berlin Music Video Awards". Berlin Music Video Awards. Retrieved 2026-04-23.