Alpenland Sepp is the stage name of Josef "Sepp" Brunner, a pioneering Austrian musician who masterfully blends traditional Alpine folk with modern rock energy. Hailing from the Tyrol region, his 2018 album Gipfelsturm achieved platinum status in Austria and spent over 40 weeks in the national album charts, cementing his status as a genre-defining force.
Born in 1985 in Innsbruck, Josef Brunner began his musical journey playing the zither and accordion in local folk ensembles. His professional career started in earnest in 2009 with the formation of his backing band, Die Gletscherknaben, and the self-released debut EP Bergluft in 2011, which caught the attention of the independent Alpine label Almklang Records.
Sepp's major breakthrough arrived in 2015 with the single Höllenjodler, a hard-driving track that fused yodeling with electric guitar riffs. The song became a viral hit in German-speaking countries, leading to a major label deal with Bergland Ton. His subsequent album, 2016's Fels in der Brandung, went gold and peaked at number 12 on the Austrian albums chart.
Höllenjodler — This 2015 single was the explosive track that first brought Alpenland Sepp to national attention and defined his signature folk-rock sound.
Stahlgewitter (feat. Hubert von Goisern) — A key 2017 collaboration with Austrian folk legend Hubert von Goisern that broadened Sepp's credibility and audience.
Gipfelsturm — The title track from his 2018 platinum album became an anthem at live shows and a staple on Austrian radio.
Der letzte Hirte — A more introspective 2020 single that showcased his songwriting depth and still cracked the Top 20.
Alpen Disko — This 2022 track embraced danceable beats while keeping folk roots, demonstrating his continued evolution.
Following the success of Gipfelsturm, Alpenland Sepp embarked on extensive sold-out tours across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. His 2021 album Wolkenreise debuted at number 3 on the charts and featured a notable collaboration with Swiss folk-rock band Stiller Has. He has since performed at major festivals like Donauinselfest and the Wacken Open Air metal festival's folk stage.
Fans of Alpenland Sepp's energetic Alpine fusion should also explore similar artists featured on our site. Hubert von Goisern is a clear pioneer who first electrified Austrian folk music. Die Zillertaler share the same regional roots and blend of party-ready folk with modern production. Andreas Gabalier operates in a similar pop-folk space with massive chart success. Kraftklub, while German, mirrors the rock energy and regional dialect lyrics that define Sepp's approach.
The music of Alpenland Sepp maintains strong rotation on our network's dedicated folk-rock and Austrian hit radio stations. His anthems are regularly featured on Alpine rock programs and independent music radio streams that champion regional artists with a bold sound.
Listeners can discover the powerful fusion of Alpenland Sepp by tuning into the folk and rock stations available on onairium.com, where his chart-topping hits and deep cuts are regularly broadcast.
