Emerging from Vienna’s vibrant scene, Silent Frames craft a compelling fusion of jazz and rock, capturing raw, live energy and introspective moments on their debut EP Sonntag.
1. How did the Sunday jam sessions evolve into your debut EP Sonntag?
The jam sessions initially revolved around jazz standards as a way to find common ground. But quite naturally, they evolved into something more open, spaces where each of us felt comfortable bringing in ideas. Over time, those sessions became less about interpreting existing material and more about shaping our own sound, which ultimately led to the original compositions on Sonntag.
2. Your sound blends rock and jazz influences—how do you balance improvisation with structured composition?
That’s a great question. What we really took from jazz wasn’t so much the emphasis on extended improvisation, but rather its harmonic language. Many ideas were born out of free improvisation, but they were always grounded in a harmonic framework first. That balance allowed us to keep a sense of freedom while still giving the music direction and identity.
3. What inspired the atmospheric contrasts and dynamic shifts heard throughout the EP?
Our musical influences definitely played a role, but the EP is also a reflection of where we were in life at that time. Living in Vienna, going through different phases and seasons, emotionally and creatively, those contrasts naturally found their way into the music. The dynamics mirror that sense of movement and change.
4. Can you tell us about the decision to record the project live and keep the production minimal?
We consciously chose a DIY, old-school approach. In a time where music is often heavily edited and polished, we wanted to preserve something more immediate and real. Recording live allowed us to capture the interaction between us, the imperfections, the energy, the human aspect of it. Especially now, when technology and AI are such dominant topics, there’s real value in something raw and honest.
5. How did artists like Julian Lage and Pat Metheny influence your approach to guitar work?
They’re both masters of their instrument, especially in how they approach harmony and, even more importantly, melody. That had a strong influence on us. What stands out is their ability to create melodies that feel both sophisticated and deeply relatable. That’s something we always strive for, finding that balance between complexity and emotional connection.
6. What does Sonntag represent for Silent Frames as a band, and what comes next for you?
Sonntag represents the culmination of a period of intense collaboration and dedication between the three of us. It was a way of capturing a specific moment in our lives and turning it into something tangible. In many ways, it also marked the closing of that chapter. Since then, the band has been on an indefinite hiatus, with each of us focusing on other projects, but the door is always open for what might come next.
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