Father and musician: René Mühlberger presents his lively album Sundrops!

Father and musician: René Mühlberger presents his lively album Sundrops!

Wien, Österreich - On May 30, 2025, the Viennese guitarist René Mühlberger, better known as Pressyes project name, published his third studio album entitled "Sundrops!". This new work that emerged in his apartment in Vienna not only reflects its creative journey, but also the changes that the father brings with it. Mühlberger, who previously became the head of the band Velojet and as a guitarist at Clueso, uses his experience as a father in his current album while he remains musically optimistic. According to The press , the album brings a sunny flair and a hippievibe with memories of past trips.

"Sundrops!" is not just a musical product, but a journey through the southern hemisphere, both real and imagined. Mühlberger managed to create vacation flair, even without going on the big trip. Many of the creative processes took place in the evening or in the afternoon sleep of his three -year -old daughter. He helped him with his music to address the melancholy of the summer end in the song "Summer Is Gone" and to describe the longing for California and personal experiences with his daughter in other pieces. "Being a father has changed my point of view of music and songwriting," explains Mühlberger in an interview with Krone .

A look behind the scenes

Album production was an exciting process that brought many dynamics. Mühlberger created around 30 to 40 demos and recorded most of them in "First Takes". He was supported by his wife Marlene Lacherstorfer on bass and Ryan Thomas Carpenter, who was responsible for the keyboard arrangements. From the musical influences, he combines sounds that are reminiscent of the Beatles and John Lennon, and also reflects the experiences that his father gave him as Kapellmeister.

The texts of the album are extremely positive, but also address heart pain and uncertainties. An emotional highlight is a song that is about a car accident of his parents when he was still in his mother's belly. "Sundrops!" Has already been very well received in France, Spain and California and was recommended as ideal for times with vitamin D deficiency.

events and insights into the importance of cultural education

For Mühlberger, it is essential to reconcile family life and music. Music is not only of great importance for him personally, but also in the context of family education. Studies show that cultural participation is particularly promoted by the parents who play a central role in the cultural educational process of their children. According to a survey carried out as part of cultural education, 47% of parents found cultural activities important for the development of their children. This supports the assumption that with his creative work, Mühlberger not only creates an important environment for himself, but also for his daughter, in which cultural education can thrive.

On August 2, Mühlberger will give a concert in Rohrendorf near Krems, followed by a performance in the Vienna concert hall on September 30th. These occasions offer fans the opportunity to experience the new album live and to charge themselves with the positive energy it conveys.