A representative of the younger generation of the Slovenian electronic music scene, dvidevat has been filling local dance floors since 2019. As a producer, she explores the sonic realms between old school Detroit electro, breakbeat and modern-day techno. Her music is forged from predominantly raw percussion and minimalist melodic lines, creating a distinctive form of intergalactic funk in the tradition of legends, such as Helena Hauff and DJ Stingray. A similar kinetic energy and bassbin pressure also mark her fast-paced DJ sets, during which you will rarely find time to chat and sip booze. Her discography includes various guest appearances on Kamizdat compilations, a split release with her colleague Nulla and debut solo EP “Idle Infection”, released in January on Honest Work Recordings.

džeZZva, a quartet from Murska Sobota, blends American jazz, European classical music, and South European folk influences. Their original compositions, sometimes featuring rearranged traditional songs, merge Pannonian melodies with diverse cultural sounds. The band gained recognition both in Slovenia and abroad, performing at the 2019 Jazz à Vienne festival in France. Their debut album, džeZZva, was ranked among the top 20 by RTV Slovenia music editors, and their live album Live from the Hidden Courtyard (2016) followed. Their earlier record Sintur (2015) made the region’s top 30 jazz albums chart.

A youthful formation hailing from Maribor, Đoko’s sound combines melancholic lyrics with shimmering synths, creating a dreamy, rose-tinted world. Their debut album To ti vračam, tvoje je, released in 2024, explores themes of inner struggles and complex relationships in a sweet blend of synthpop and post-punk. In a period of two years, the group has successfully conquered local venues such as Kino Šiška, MC Pekarna, Channel Zero and many more.

Đornata combines raw old-school hardcore punk with elements of crust and grind.

The newly-formed band comprises seasoned, mid-career musicians involved in the jazz, rock and hip-hop scenes. Ecliptic’s fine-spun music, which the artists perceive as a “live, variable and unbiased creativity”, fluidly integrates jazz, drum and bass, ambient electronic music, and what have you.

Portuguese harp player and composer Eduardo Raon has chosen Ljubljana for his adopted home. He works in a broad spectrum of contexts, pursuing esthetical interests that range from contemporary music, jazz, experimental, ethno, noise, pop, retro, rock and electronic music. In late 2013, Lisbon-based label SHHPUMA (Clean Feed) released his first solo album The Drive For Impulsive Actions.

EightBomb has a chequered musical history. The band was formed under its current name as early as in 2005, but soon disbanded only to re-emerge again in 2008. In 2015, when the band was rapidly gaining international visibility, Louwrens Jordaan – Lou – songwriter, guitarist and the driving force behind the group – suffered a fatal heart attack. Despite the terrible shock and emotional void left by his death the guys refused to let all the efforts they had channelled into the project come to nothing. With their signature and propulsive sound, a blend of traditional rockabilly and original garage, EightBomb continue to resist categorisation. Labelled alternatively a (neo)rockabilly or a psychobilly band, the artists see themselves as a rock ’n’ roll collective whose motto “original not traditional” runs through all their albums.

Einschlog is a heavy rock band from Radenci, Slovenia, known for their unique guitar solos, heavy drumming, and raw vocals. They cater to fans who appreciate a blend of metal and hard rock. The band released their album “Guts & Glory” on October 26, 2022, featuring tracks like “Power and Greed,” “Blackout,” and “Prozac Nation.”

Eliaz is a Slovenian DJ/producer with a strong charisma behind the decks, who has left a big mark on the Slovenian underground music scene in the past half decade. His distinctive blend of house, techno, breakbeat and electro is characterised by ominous acid synth lines and trippy atmospheres. His productions have been released on various acclaimed labels, among them also the influential UK label Cartulis Music. A regular at the Ljubljana club K4 and Tolmin-based festival Butik, he has played countless DJ and live sets at home and abroad, and in 2023 he even toured Uruguay. He also co-runs the club night Sw:idr in his hometown Idrija.

Although choosing to pursue her vocal studies fairly late, soprano Elvira Hasanagić was soon offered engagements to perform leading roles at major national and international opera venues. Elvira Hasanagić is also a sough-after concert vocalist.