"Krone" interview

Thorsteinn Einarsson: How hits are really made

Musician Thorsteinn Einarsson as a guest at the "Krone" in Vienna.(Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)

Chart star and Amadeus Award winner Thorsteinn Einarsson in the "Krone" about how and where he writes his songs, the upcoming tour and his latest addition to the family.

Let's go, let's go! Next week Friday, musician Thorsteinn Einarsson will be back in the ring - including the start of his tour in Innsbruck and his new album "Teardrops & Confettiguns". just two days after his 29th birthday. A number, or a turning point for him? "I don't care, I have to be honest. I'll try to sleep well, also because the tour starts afterwards," says the artist, who lives in Gmunden, to the "Krone".

Thorsteinn Einarsson with his new dog "Dexter".(Bild: Privat)

He recharges his batteries there on walks and finds inspiration for new songs. Also thanks to his new addition to the family: "Yes, I have a dog for the first time. From Burgenland, from an animal shelter called 'Streunerparadies'. He's a mongrel called 'Dexter', named after my favorite series," he smiles, who won an Amadeus, one of Austria's coveted music awards, at a young age with hits such as "Leya".

His fans like him above all for his authenticity. Thorsteinn says what he thinks. "Even at my concerts. For example, I often tell people to put their cell phones away. They should just enjoy the moment," he reveals, who receives a lot of applause for these and similar statements. He does everything he can for them, even if the daily tour routine takes its toll: "I often can't fall asleep. You can feel it and that's why I train a lot"

Of course, he doesn't have the ultimate key to success. But his tip for young talents: "Visualize your goals and be fit on TikTok & Co."