In 2020, during a time of global uncertainty, 3TONE emerged, blending blues, rock, country, and funk with a unique, free-flowing approach that defies genre boundaries. Their sound, featuring blues harp, lap steel guitar, and raspy vocals by Miha Erič, is complemented by Boris Sadar’s dynamic bass and David Slatinek’s powerful drumming. The result is a distinctive, high-energy mix of music that feels like a secret ingredient known only to them. Their upcoming album Influencer promises to be a standout, with a powerful collection of tracks that will leave a mark on the music scene.

In the past year and a half, this tireless trio has played more than 70 shows all over Europe. Their DIY ethos is encapsulated in the motto “to do it, not to wait for it” and manifested through their busy touring schedule. Luckily for us, 7AM is one of those bands that are most striking in a live environment.

The Academic Choir France Prešeren Kranj, founded in 1969, is known for its high ambition and frequent participation in national and international festivals and competitions, where it consistently wins top awards. The choir has performed across Europe, as well as in Israel, Mexico, the USA, Argentina, Chile, and Russia. Its repertoire spans classical, folk, popular, gospel, and musical genres, having performed nearly 1,000 pieces. Notable recent projects include Requiem for the Living (2016) and Misa Tango (2017). Over the years, the choir has collaborated with renowned figures like Uros Lajovic, Fabio Luisi, John Rutter, and Riccardo Muti. Since 2013, it has been conducted by Fernando Pablo Mejias.

The Academic Choir Maribor, part of the cultural society KUD Študent since 1964, is a key contributor to student, youth, and amateur culture in Maribor. It represents Slovenia at international events, competitions, and festivals. Initially founded as the Academic Choir Boris Kraigher under the University of Maribor, it became the Academic Choir Maribor in 1991. The choir has been led by various conductors, including Tadeja Vulc, who has been its artistic leader since 2012. The 50-member choir excels in international competitions and regularly performs concerts and participates in projects.

The Academic Choir of the University of Primorska offers one of the most active social activities for students and other music enthusiasts. Activities are free of charge, on a high quality level. The choir also organises concerts of classical music and enriches concert activity on the Slovenian coast. Singers regularly present themselves at concerts and competitions at home and abroad with great success.

The Academic Choir Tone Tomšič of the University of Ljubljana, formed by students from all university faculties, continues the tradition of the choir founded by renowned Slovenian conductor France Marolt. Led by Jerica Bukovec since 2015, the choir is at the forefront of contemporary Slovenian choral music, known for its high-quality performances and diverse repertoire. The choir regularly performs in Slovenia and abroad, with notable achievements including two victories at the European Grand Prix (2002, 2008) and a gold plaque at the Naša pesem competition in 2022, along with special recognition for its performance of contemporary works.

Adi Smolar gave his first concert in 1981. Today he is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters and musicians in Slovenia. He is the recipient of many awards, both from the professional public and his fan base.

Ajda Stina Turek is a Slovenian singer known for her interpretations of jazz and blues and her vocal improvisation. In 2018, she released her first EP, Sonder, a set of original compositions featuring 30 musicians from all over the world, followed by a sold-out tour in Slovenia. In 2017 she was the only singer at Berklee College of Music, where she graduated in 2018, receiving the "Outstanding Jazz Vocalist Award." In September 2019 she was a winner of "The Most Promising Author and Performer" award at Popevka 2019, a renowned music festival with the longest tradition in Slovenia. In October she's representing representing Slovenia at Euroradio Jazz Orchestra, for a couple of concerts, performing music of Christoph Cech in Austria.

AKA Neomi is a Ljubljana-Dolenjska-based group, consisting of singer Saša Vipotnik and producer Mario Babojelić, accompanied by bassist Dejan Slak, drummer Marko Grubar, and trumpeter Igor Matković. After the release of their first album Poglej, featuring hits like “Odpri oči” and “Čudovito”, they transitioned into indie pop, trip hop, and psychedelic noise. They performed at festivals such as Waves Vienna, Westway Lab, Eurosonic, and shared the stage with Roisin Murphy. Their second album Beautiful Disasters received positive reviews and was nominated for the 2020 Zlato piščal award. After the health crisis, they released several songs in English before returning to their native language.

Founder of Origin Records and member of the Rite of Passage collective, Akaj is undoubtedly one of the most promising newbloods on the Slovenian electronic music underground. Despite his youth, he has developed a style that can be described as completely his own, drifting between deep cuts and energetic moods. He produces and plays a wide range of genres without any limitation, driven by his passion for sound, deeply inspired by the 80s and 90s era. Dedicated to finding unique and undiscovered records, he is constantly improving his technical skills, both in the studio and on the dancefloor.