Funkhaus
Many indie bands that stop by Vienna call at the rectangular, greyish Funkhaus in Argentinierstraße. They follow an invitation from FM4 to appear in the popular programming of this national radio station for alternative rock and electronic music. FM4 is an unavoidable radio station for indie-music-listeners in Austria and parts of Germany (the close-by Bavaria). It broadcasts – besides the music – a rather high level of spoken word content (some of it produced in English) and frequently organizes concerts. Apart from FM4 the listed building, constructed in the 1930s, houses another well-known radio station operated by the public broadcaster ORF – Ö1. Ö1 is a cultural radio network that focuses on classical music, jazz, documentaries, radio plays, discussions et al. Further mentionable and integrated in the 1930s Funkhaus is the RadioKulturhaus, that stages concerts, literature readings, round table discussion and other cultural events. Talked so much about culture, hence, it is not surprising that the adherent café is named KulturCafé.