Marcus Fuereder, better known by his stage name Parov Stelar, is one of Austria’s internationally most successful artists. From the art studio to the recording studio, and onto the dance floor with his unique blend of art and beats, Parov Stelar masterfully fuses the realms of music and art, resulting in a magnificent synergy that defies boundaries. Parov Stelar is a pioneering figure in the genre of Electro Swing and enjoys great demand worldwide. He has delivered over 1,000 electrifying live performances as a DJ and with his band, including sold-out shows at prestigious venues like PlayStation Theater in New York, Alexandra Palace in London, and Zenith in Paris. He has graced the stages of major festivals such as Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza, among many others.
His debut release, the EP Kisskiss and the subsequent album Rough Cuts in 2004, propelled him to immediate international acclaim in the electronic music scene. Parov Stelars unique sound, innovative approach to music production, and unconventional fusion of genres quickly made him a star in an emerging scene. With his subsequent 10 studio albums, 1 live album and more than 20 EPs he was able to strengthen and even improve his status until today and he became the favorite of a huge fan community. Throughout the years, he has been highly sought after for collaborations and remixes, having worked with notable artists such as Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Lukas Graham, Marvin Gaye, Bryan Ferry, Klingande, and many more.
Parov Stelar has been honored with 10 Amadeus Austrian Music Awards, including Best Electronic/Dance (7 times), Best Live Act (2 times), and Best Album (1 time). He has also received the Music Moves Europe Talent Award (previously known as the European Border Breakers Award) for his Stelartronic project. Achieving top chart positions in Europe, his tracks The Sun in 2018 and Brass Devil in 2020 reached No. 1 on the electronic US iTunes charts. The song All Night reached Double Platinum status with over 100,000 tracks sold in Italy, and Parov Stelar received Gold Awards for All Night in Germany and for The Princess, The Art Of Sampling, The Demon Diaries and The Burning Spider in Austria.
The numbers speak volumes about Parov Stelars success. With 1 million Facebook fans, over 500 million views on YouTube, and more than 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, he ranks among the most accomplished electronic musicians on the internet. His tracks have been featured on over 700 compilations worldwide. Additionally, his music has been extensively used in various TV shows, series, movies, and numerous TV ads for prominent brands such as Audi, Bacardi, BMW, Colgate, Cosmopolitan, Courvoisier, Escada, Fiat, Google, Microsoft, Paco Rabanne, Target, Telecom Italia, and Vodafone, to name just a few.