R o n i a
grew up in Austria as the youngest of four children.
The soundtracks of classic mid-20th century fairy tale films (such as Cinderella) have accompanied her since childhood. Inspired by her great role model Moondog, she combines a penchant for minimalism with a highly intuitive way of composing. Coincidence plays an essential role in her process; accidental noises and imperfections often become part of the music itself.
This often results in minimalist sound figures: piano themes reduced to their bare essentials, carefully placed synthesizer textures, and subtle accents by theremin, trumpet or strings. At the center remains the voice of the self-taught artist.
Her songwriting moves between dream logic, fragile emotional states, and questions of human connection.
'waltz in' is the title of R o n i a’s debut album, released in November 2021. In October 2023, her second album 'string along' was officially released.
On December 6th, 2024, she released her first collaborative work with 'Thelema' from Salzburg — the single 'salty water' — followed by 'Die Dinge des Lebens', a cover of the German version for the soundtrack of the film by the same name (originally sung by Romy Schneider).
Following the release of the title track 'tide over', the duo’s first full collaborative album, was released in September 2025.
The album comes as a vinyl record that listeners complete themselves — featuring cut-out sea creatures, waves, and a handmade sun lamp above the water. Nothing here is ready-made; everyone finishes the world with their own hands.
R o n i a performs live solo using voice, looping, multiple instruments, and self-built stage elements, creating intimate, cinematic performances moving between fragility and intensity.
In the past, her live performances were accompanied by Franz Feik as a duo, or as R o n i a & the little band together with her siblings and Michael Eisl, producer of her first two albums.
