Parov Stelar

Marcus Füreder (born 27 November 1974), known professionally as Parov Stelar, is an Austrian music producer and DJ. He is considered a pioneer of electro swing and is one of the most internationally successful artists from Austria. In addition to his music, he is also known for his visual artwork, which has been shown in numerous galleries and exhibitions.

His musical style blends electronic music with elements of jazz, swing, and blues, characterized by a fusion of modern beats, vintage sounds, and distinctive brass sections. Many of his tracks have been used in films, commercials, and TV series, and remain in demand worldwide.

He first gained recognition in the international club and festival scene in 2004 with the release of the EP KissKiss, followed shortly by the album Rough Cuts. These early works laid the foundation for his distinctive sound. With later tracks such as Catgroove, Booty Swing and All Night, he became one of the most-streamed electro swing artists and played a key role in shaping the genre. His music has consistently charted, including reaching #1 on the US iTunes Electronic Charts with The Sun (2018) and Voodoo Sonic Pt. 2 (2020). His song All Night received double platinum certification in Italy (2017), and platinum in Germany (2023) and Austria (2025).

Since 2005, Parov Stelar has brought his music to the stage with the Parov Stelar Band, a blend of DJ set and live instrumentation. The band has toured around the world, performing at major festivals such as Coachella (US), Glastonbury (UK), Sziget (HU), and Lollapalooza (DE) and in sold-out venues like PlayStation Theater in New York, Alexandra Palace in London, and Zénith in Paris.

To date, Parov Stelar has released ten studio albums, one live album, and more than twenty EPs. He has received ten Amadeus Austrian Music Awards for his work.

Marcus Füreder grew up in Linz and developed a passion for music and art at an early age. He began his career as a DJ in local clubs, performing under the pseudonym Plasma or his real name, drawing inspiration from jazz, soul, house and electronic music. These influences would later shape his distinctive musical style.

To pursue his creative vision independently, Füreder founded his own record label, Etage Noir Recordings, in 2003. He has been releasing music under the name Parov Stelar through the label ever since. His early releases, including the EP Kiss Kiss (2004), followed shortly by the album Rough Cuts, quickly gained international attention in the club and festival scene.

With the albums Seven and Storm (2005) and Shine (2007), Parov Stelar refined his sound by incorporating elements of jazz, house, and broken beat into his productions. These early works laid the foundation for his later success, which saw a stronger emphasis on electro swing with the release of Coco (2009).