Thirteen

Thirteen – Alternative Pop & Rock from Salzburg At the end of the 1980s, a band emerged in Salzburg that refused to be pigeonholed from the outset: Thirteen. Founded by Mike Fink and Paul Hochrainer, the group has since combined catchy melodies with experimental depth – a characteristic blend of alternative pop and rock that sounds both nostalgic and timeless. Drawing on the creative Salzburg music scene of those years, Thirteen developed a distinctive sound characterised by Fink's striking vocals and Hochrainer's musical versatility. Their songs move between a melancholic atmosphere and energetic directness – music with substance that opens up emotionally without seeming ingratiating. Over the years, Thirteen has remained true to its artistic stance despite changing musical trends: authenticity over calculation, feeling over routine. With its blend of introspective lyrics, melodic sensitivity and raw energy, the band today exemplifies the generation of musicians who helped shape alternative pop and rock in the late 80s and early 90s.