“We are like parallel lines,
But we don’t even meet in infinity, yeah.
Sometimes we can see each other, but the distance remains.
I love you, but infinity is too late for me.”
These haunting lines from Parallele Linien by Abor & Tynna encapsulate the bittersweet beauty of longing—love that exists but can never fully connect. “Parallele Linien really summarized a key emotion—being drawn to a person but never really being able to be with them because it is just not meant to be.” The song, taken from their new album Bittersüß, intertwines intense emotions with a captivating blend of electronic textures and a mesmerizing vocal performance by Tünde Bornemisza that lingers long after the song fades out. Goosebumps!
Abor & Tynna, comprising siblings Tünde and Attila Bornemisza, create music that feels both cinematic and deeply personal. Raised in Vienna with strong Hungarian roots, the duo’s early exposure to music was influenced by their father, a cellist with the Vienna Philharmonic. Initially trained in classical instruments—Tünde on the flute and Attila on the cello—they eventually gravitated towards contemporary sounds, with Attila teaching himself electronic music production and Tünde discovering her passion for singing. Their ability to mix poetic storytelling with dynamic electronic soundscapes makes their work stand out in a sea of genre-bound artists.
“We love experimenting because we do not want to be stuck in one genre,” they express. And so, Bittersüß is a thrilling journey, effortlessly transitioning between acoustic intimacy, vibrant electro-pop, and other diverse genres. Each track offers something fresh, making the listening experience both exciting and unpredictable.
In our interview with Tünde, we delved into their creative process, the magic of working as siblings, and their experience performing on national television.
header photo by Linda Carl
I’m very happy to have discovered you. I’ve just listened to “Parallele Linien” three times in a row—the lyrics especially resonated deeply with me. Could you tell me more about how this single came to life? (smiles)
Parallele Linien is the last song we finished before the album deadline. Last summer I dealt with a breakup. It was a mess, and afterward, I needed to process the whole thing, which I did in numerous songs. A lot of them made it onto the album tracklist. But I feel like Parallele Linien is the most mature one. It is certainly not regretful or neglecting truth. It is not angry. It is still sad, but it includes a new realization and a feeling of acceptance of the situation. It really summarized a key emotion and problem of being drawn to a person but never really being able to be with them because it is just not meant to be.
The way you describe love and its accompanying flavors and pains with such modern poetic beauty is wonderful. Do you enjoy reading poetry or literature?
Yes, I love poetry. Most of the time, I read Hungarian poems and literature. I think us being bilingual helps a lot with our creativity in songwriting. For example, there are a lot of idioms in Hungarian that do not exist in German or English. These can be a wonderful source of inspiration for visual pictures, metaphors, or new ideas.
I’ve listened to your entire album and noticed you’ve ventured into many different genres. In which genre do you feel most at home?
Yes, we love experimenting because we do not want to be stuck in one genre. There is nothing more boring than being locked into one. I think right now the songs we love most on our album are the acoustic ones (Songs gehasst, Parallele Linien) and the electronic-pop songs (Babylon, Winnetou…) Kind of EDM, but still very melodic. This is what I see ourselves working towards more in the future.
“There is nothing more boring than being locked into one genre.”
You clearly have a passion for electronic music, and perhaps you’ve already hinted at it—but I’d love to know more. Electronic music can be incredibly diverse and profound—what are your biggest influences in this genre?
I really like Labrinth for his innovative sound. Apashe for his dramatic style of mixing classical and electronic music so effortlessly. I think The Weeknd has amazing electronic-pop songs. Lana Del Rey, Stromae, …
Do you have a personal favorite song on the album?
My brother’s favorite song is Katana. Mine is Winnetou.
Participating in Chefsache ESC must be exciting for you! How are you approaching this experience, and what do you hope to gain from it—artistically or personally?
We are so excited to be part of it! It really is the greatest experience of our lives! Performing on national television three times is already huge. If we could represent Germany at Eurovision, it would mean that we could really start living our dream of doing music as a full-time job. But even if we do not win the show, it really is one of the greatest challenges any musician can take on. I think we have learned and grown so much already from talking to the other contestants, overcoming stage fright, learning how to perform with a band and dancers, how to work with stylists, etc.
“As siblings, we have a deeper understanding of each other, which makes it easy to resolve conflicts and clear up misunderstandings.”
C-Heads is also a creation done by siblings. (smiles) Do you sometimes encounter challenges when collaborating closely, or is your working relationship always harmonious?
Usually, we don’t fight too much about the music (we have very similar taste). Sometimes we have different approaches to stressful situations. (My brother is always very positive, I normally worry a lot.) This can lead to small conflicts, but as we are siblings, we know each other really well, so we have a deeper understanding of each other, which makes it very easy to resolve conflicts and clear up misunderstandings.
What’s the best compliment you’ve received about your music so far?
A lot of people tell us that our melodies get stuck in their heads. We are proud of that. I also like when people tell me they get goosebumps listening to a certain song of ours.
I hope you’ll forgive my honesty, but I personally feel Vienna’s music scene is becoming increasingly stagnant. Your website’s intro captures this sentiment quite vividly: “Winter descends upon Vienna, this contradictory city, where high society floats through ballrooms in the Hofburg to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, while drunken patrons in smoky pubs sway arm-in-arm to Wolfgang Ambros.” To me, this suggests that Vienna often rests on its historical laurels, and new contributions sometimes feel interchangeable and lacking originality. What’s your perspective on this, and how do you perceive Vienna’s music scene today?
I think I have to disagree a little bit. Viennese artists are really innovative and very talented. Especially in the last five years, a lot of new talented musicians have emerged (Bibiza, Eli Preiss, …) The only shame is that the music market in Austria is so small, and every artist that wants a decent career in music moves to Germany.
“Parallele Linien really summarized a key emotion—being drawn to a person but never really being able to be with them because it is just not meant to be.”
You both have Hungarian heritage. I frequently visit Budapest—one of my favorite cities. (smiles) Do you spend much time there yourselves? Could you recommend something special that I absolutely must experience next time?
We visit Hungary quite often because part of our family still lives there. I also have some friends there. My favorite spot is a little bit basic, but it has an amazing view. At night, you have to go on Gellért-hegy by foot. There, you can watch the beautiful city lights. (smiles)
Where do you see yourself in around 10 years?
We see ourselves playing shows in huge arenas. Playing dramatic electronic pop music accompanied by amazing visuals. Maybe performing songs from our 6th or 7th album. (smiles)
The most important thing in life is?
God, love, and family.
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