DistantNews
Support us
From Fan to Bandmate: Who is Bilderbuch's New Guitarist Uche Yara?
🇦🇹 Austria /Culture & Society

From Fan to Bandmate: Who is Bilderbuch's New Guitarist Uche Yara?

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

In-depth Sources not specified Context piece
  • Uche Yara has officially joined the Austrian band Bilderbuch as their new lead guitarist, replacing Michael "Snacky Mike" Krammer.
  • Yara previously performed with Bilderbuch as a guest guitarist at two major concerts and as a support act with her own project.
  • The musician, who grew up in Linz and now lives in Berlin, has been gaining recognition for her solo work, including radio chart success and festival tours.

Uche Yara has stepped into the spotlight as the new lead guitarist for the acclaimed Austrian band Bilderbuch, filling the void left by Michael "Snacky Mike" Krammer. Her official debut on stage with the band occurred on July 3rd at the Flex venue in Vienna.

Band frontman Maurice Ernst welcomed Yara, noting her seamless fit, particularly in fashion, as she shares Ernst's fondness for bell-bottom pants. Yara is not entirely new to the Bilderbuch stage; she previously performed as an additional live guitarist during two significant concerts: a benefit concert for Ukraine and an opening act for the Rolling Stones. At just 18 years old, she also supported Bilderbuch on their "Gelb ist das Feld" tour with her own musical project.

She fits in perfectly, fashion-wise, sharing Ernst's penchant for bell-bottoms.

Describing Uche Yara's integration into the band Bilderbuch.

Originally from Linz and now based in Berlin, Yara has been cultivating her own music career. Her early work, like the song "Tango," showcased a quieter, soulful sound that gained traction on platforms like Soundcloud and caught the attention of FM4 radio, leading to chart success in late 2022. More recently, she has released more eclectic and rock-influenced tracks on major streaming platforms.

Her debut EP, "www she hot," has drawn comparisons to Bilderbuch, reflecting her long-standing admiration for the band. The EP garnered attention from FM4 and even the BBC, leading to awards such as the prestigious Music Moves Europe Awards in 2025. Yara herself has expressed a sense of disbelief at her rapid success, a journey that has seen her tour across Europe and embark on her own headlining tours in Austria and Germany.

She herself cannot quite grasp all of this.

— Uche YaraIn interviews regarding her rapid success.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog