Roland Neuwirth

**Roland Neuwirth** is a Vienna-based musician and cultural firebrand known for reinvigorating traditional Austrian folk music with a modern edge. As frontman of the genre-bending group **Extremschrammeln**, he’s spent decades turbocharging classic *Wienerlied* (Viennese folk songs) with rock energy, sharp wit, and socially conscious lyrics. His work—like the earthy *Erd’* or the playful *I hab die Welt neuch erfundn*—often celebrates Viennese dialect and working-class grit while poking at political or societal quirks. Tracks like *Wien G’spürn* showcase his knack for wrapping urban poetry in accordion-driven melodies, proving that folk traditions can feel fresh and rebellious. A staple of Austria’s alternative music scene, Neuwirth keeps the spirit of old-school tavern songs alive while giving them a defiant 21st-century heartbeat.