Klangkarussell (German: Sound Carousel) is an Austrian electronic music duo formed in 2011. The two members of the group are Tobias Rieser and Adrian Held. Their biggest hit to date is "Sonnentanz", which reached the top 10 in six countries (Austria, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Switzerland).
Music career 2011: Formation and early career Before the duo formed, the name "Klangkarussell" referred exclusively to Rieser's solo work. At the same time, Adrian Held produced electronic music under the artist name i herald, a partial anagram of his real name. In 2011, the two artists produced their first songs together under the name "Heldenklang" (German: "Hero Sound"). Soon after, they began using Rieser's moniker Klangkarussell to refer to their ongoing collaboration.
2012–present: Breakthrough and Netzwerk In June 2012 the duo released their debut single "Sonnentanz". The song peaked at number 3 in Austria, number 3 in Belgium, number 170 in France, number 4 in Germany, number 1 in the Netherlands and number 3 in Switzerland. A new version of the song was released in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2013, featuring vocals from Will Heard. In May 2014 they released their second single "Netzwerk (Falls Like Rain)". In July 2014 they released their debut studio album Netzwerk, which includes all three of the singles. Latest hits include "Hey Maria", a single edit released in September 2016.
Discography Albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications AUT BEL (FL) BEL (WA) GER NL SWI UK Netzwerk Released: 28 July 2014 Label: Vertigo, Capitol, Universal Format: Digital download, CD, vinyl 5 11 24 8 43 2 71 IFPI AUT: Gold Petrichor Released: 7 November 2025 Label: Bias Beach Format: Digital download, CD, vinyl — — — — — — —
Extended plays Title EP details Falls Like Rain Released: 29 July 2014 Label: Casablanca, Republic Format: Digital download
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album AUT AUS BEL (FL) BEL (WA) DEN FRA GER IRE NL SWI UKUK chart peaks: "Sonnentanz (Sun Don't Shine)": "Netzwerk (Falls Like Rain)" and Netzwerk: "Sonnentanz" 2012 3 — 3 7 31 22 4 — 1 3 — BEA: Gold BVMI: 5× Gold FIMI: Gold IFPI AUT: Platinum IFPI SWI: 3× Platinum Netzwerk "Sonnentanz (Sun Don't Shine)"(featuring Will Heard) 2013 — 60 — — — — — 18 — — 3 BPI: Platinum "Netzwerk (Falls Like Rain)" 2014 7 — 17 43 — 190 17 96 — 13 83 BVMI: Gold "Sun Don't Shine"(featuring Jaymes Young) 2015 — — — — — — — — — — — rowspan="20" "Hey Maria" 2016 — — — — — — — — — — — "In the Crowd Alone" — — — — — — — — — — — "Time" 2017 — — — — — — — — — — — "Circuits" — — — — — — — — — — — "Good to Go" — — — — — — — — — — — "Jericho"(featuring Mando Diao) — — — — — — — — — — — "Comoros" 2019 — — — — — — — — — — — "Ghostkeeper"(with Givven) 2020 — — — — — — — — — — — "Shipwreck" — — — — — — — — — — — "My World"(featuring Kyle Pearce) — — — — — — — — — — — "Follow"(with Givven) — — — — — — — — — — — "Plastic" 2021 — — — — — — — — — — — "Home" 36 — — — — — — — — — — IFPI AUT: Gold "Air"(with Ten Ven) — — — — — — — — — — — "Swan Song"(with Ian Urbina) — — — — — — — — — — — "This Love"(featuring Poppy Baskcomb) 2022 — — — — — — — — — — — "Calling Out Your Name"(featuring Mando Diao) — — — — — — — — — — — "I Feel Fine" — — — — — — — — — — — "Sight of You"(featuring LissA) — — — — — — — — — — — "Roads of Gold"(with Redward Martin) 2023 — — — — — — — — — — — Petrichor "Afterglow"(with GIVVEN) 2024 — — — — — — — — — — — "Petrichor"(with GIVVEN) — — — — — — — — — — — "Highs & Lows"(with Toby Romeo and Ely Oaks) — — — — — — — — — — — "Let Me Come to Life" 2025 — — — — — — — — — — — Petrichor "Havana Nights"(featuring Bigger Than Us, Marieme and Sidecar Tommy) — — — — — — — — — — — "Holy Father"(with Oliva) — — — — — — — — — — — Petrichor "Sun Went Down, Sky Went Dark"(with GIVVEN and Senes) — — — — — — — — — — — "Truth Begins"(with Blazey) — — — — — — — — — — — "The Tide"(featuring Elmar) — — — — — — — — — — — "Cross the Border"(featuring Bloom Twins) — — — — — — — — — — — "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album AUT BEL (FL) Tip "Celebrate" 2014 24 — Netzwerk "Symmetry" — 15 "—" denotes a song that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Awards and nominations
Berlin Music Video Awards The Berlin Music Video Awards is an international festival that promotes the art of music videos. +YearNominated workAwardResultRef.2025"Afterglow"Best CinematographyNominated
References
External links Official website Klangkarussell on Facebook Klangkarussell on Twitter