The project Ater Era, established in 2006, is a band that expresses sentiments of uneasiness and resistance with a blend of heavy metal and psychedelic sounds on the Slovenian club scene and two European tours

The trio, consisting of musicians from the Martin Ramoveš Band and Prismojeni profesorji bluesa, has brightened up the local guitar scene in the year of 2024. Their vision of psychedelic/garage/blues rock with a touch of noise and Middle Eastern influences was presented on their self-titled debut album for Ljubljana’s Kapa Records in 2024. Auto draws inspiration from various parts of rock history, from Anatolia to Seattle, from Floydian moments to blues, krautrock, desert rock and funk. They sometimes spice up their intricate instrumental dialogues with Tom Waits-inspired vocals.

The Nova Gorica-based band Avtomobili is one of the most influential and legendary groups in Slovenian music history. Known for their originality and distinctive rock sound, they have been active for over four decades, releasing 15 albums filled with timeless hits like Argentina, Ona nosi uniformu, Skozi leta, and Pot domov. Their music transcends trends, resonating with both longtime fans and new generations, proving that the story of Avtomobili is far from over.

Bad Lori is a Slovenian dark pop duo featuring vocalist Alenja Pivko Kneževič and producer Simon Penšek. Based in Ljubljana, they blend eerie vocals, powerful guitar riffs, and deep bass lines. Originally known as Bombyx Lori, they rebranded as their sound evolved. Their 2023 single Apocalypse introduced a dystopian theme, followed by Zvezde. Both classically trained musicians, they also compose for films, crafting a haunting and cinematic musical style.

Bakalina Velika is a Slovenian music ensemble blending ethno, folk, and experimental sounds. Formed by Jani Kutin and Renata Lapanja, it has grown into a six-member group. Their lyrics, written in the Čadrg dialect, draw inspiration from nature and social themes. With the albums Prvi krajec and Zviezdna srebruo, they received wide critical acclaim. Their distinctive sound stands out for its rich arrangements and strong local identity.

The perfectly chaotic focus of the Ljubljana-based art duo is sustained by Kristin Čona, Andrej Pervanje and their visual artist Alessandro di Giampietro. Their experimental audio-visual experience plays with the hypnotic guitar rhythms, a retro matrix and provocative singing about the banality of everyday life, often pierced by resounding cries and sharp whistling.

The Balkan Boys blend the elements of Balkan music, ethno/folk music and mix them with the rhythms of ska and rhumba.

Balladero is an internationally active act led by accomplished Slovenian singer-songwriter Dominik Bagola. With two internationally produced albums, Balladero has been performing extensively in Slovenia and across Europe with numerous concerts and tours also in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the UK.

Banditi is a punk rock band from Idrija, which has been active since 2005.

Barbara Grahor Vovk is a Slovenian jazz and classical violist, composer, arranger, conductor, and pedagogue. She graduated summa cum laude with a master’s degree from the Ljubljana Academy of Music in 2018 and is finishing her second master’s in jazz improvisation for strings at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich. She bridges classical music and jazz, creating as a soloist and in various chamber ensembles, including the Samo & Barbara duo, the NOVA string quartet, and with pianist Shuteen Erdenebaatar. She is also one of the art directors of the NOVA chamber orchestra.