The DENDROCOPOS DUO was established in April 2017 by two students of percussion Jan Čibej and Luka Poljanec. At the initiative of their mentor Prof. Simon Klavžar, they took up the challenge of participating in the International Percussion Competition in Luxembourg in the category Percussion Duos (IPCL 2018). Their success at the competition, which took place in February 2018, was remarkable. They became Percussion Duo Laureates by winning the first jury prize as well as the special “JEAN GIERES” audience prize. Jan and Luka wish to continue their exceptional work with as many concerts and appearances worldwide as possible in order to expand their knowledge and experiences in collaboration with the best of the world’s percussionists.

Silence is a Slovene electronic, synthpop and soundtrack music composing duo consisting of Boris Benko (singer and songwriter) and Primož Hladnik (keyboards and arrangements). Their fanbase and their tours are currently limited to Slovenia, Germany and parts of Eastern Europe. Outside the region, the band is probably mostly known for the album "Vain, A Tribute To A Ghost" and their collaboration with Laibach on the album Volk in 2006. The music is characterized by melancholy, experimental sounds and vocal arrangements as well as meticulous production. The band is also known to incorporate various live instruments in their recordings, such as the piano, violin, viola, double bass, cello, valiha and other. The duo is recognized for their vast involvement in music writing for contemporary plays in Slovenian theater. Usually they will tour with the cast, or even be part of it, and perform the music live.

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.”