Austrian indie-rock band Farewell Dear Ghost has spent the past decade crafting music that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Formed in their early twenties, the band began with the kind of restless energy and bold ambition you’d expect from young artists eager to chase big dreams with brash confidence and a bit of youthful chaos. Fast-forward to their mid-thirties, and they’ve grown into a band with a more grounded perspective—passionate as ever, but with a quieter confidence that comes from experience.
Their discography tells the story of that evolution. From their debut We Colour The Night (2013), full of the light of youth and endless nights, with its FM4-chart-topping single “Fire” to the reflective nostalgia of the Skin EP (2016) and its hit “We Were Wild Once” they’ve always balanced anthemic melodies with emotional depth. By the time they released Neon Nature (2017), the band had toured 13 countries, played China, and even made history as the first Austrian act to perform at South Korea’s Zandari Festa. And with the Conditional Panic EP (2022), they dove into more vulnerable territory, exploring the complexities of adulthood and the messiness of modern life.
Known for their magnetic live shows, Farewell Dear Ghost has a rare ability to connect with audiences, turning every performance into something special. Their accolades—like winning the FM4 Award at the Amadeus Austrian Music Awards and racking up over 8 million Spotify streams—are a testament to the impact of their music, but it’s their energy on stage that truly defines them.
Now, as they gear up to release new music in 2025, Farewell Dear Ghost is embracing a more personal and guitar-driven sound. Gone is the pressure to chase perfection. Instead, they’re focusing on authenticity, creating music that feels honest, relatable, and true to where they are now. Farewell Dear Ghost is a band that’s grown up, but they’ve never lost the spark that makes their music—and their journey—so compelling.
