Rush to Relax is a solo project that developed after a bunch of failed bands. Damjan Manevski music, deeply rooted in a DIY mindset and under heavy influence of the global rock’n’roll heritage, brings the warmth and intimacy of home-recorded music. The project’s debut cassette was released in early September 2019 by Ljubljana’s very own Look Back And Laugh label and was followed by two regional mini-tours. His stripped-down and energetic performances that include only an electric guitar, vocals and some pre-recorded material, are a beautiful example of DIY creativity. There’s no point if you only rush to relax.

Ružno pače (Žan Pasarić) is a Slovenian vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Celje, releasing pop punk and hyperpop music.

Over the past several years, soprano Sabina Cvilak has achieved distinction as a highly accomplished opera singer, appearing in principal roles in opera houses and concert halls around the world. On the concert platform, Sabina Cvilak often accompanies tenor Andrea Bocelli, and has sung soprano roles in Mahler’s symphonies under the baton of maestro Gergiev.

Self-employed in culture, singer-songwriter, ethnologist, cultural anthropologist, and translator writing in Slovenian, Russian, and English. She has published two poetry collections, Journeys of the Soul (2012) and Overgrowing Spring (2020), and contributed to the anthology Light of Four (2024). She also writes fairy tales and stories, including Mr. Marčimar’s House (2021) and Sun Circle (2024). She has released several music albums, with the latest, Water Wind (2020), featuring songs in all three languages. She performs at festivals in Slovenia and abroad.

Sacco di Tempo is the solo project of Slovenian musician Peter Cimprič, a multi-instrumentalist and former bassist of the stoner rock band Carnaval. Operating under this alias, Cimprič has released albums such as Safe Changes and Tempo di Sacco, showcasing a blend of rock, alternative, and experimental sounds. While he performs most instruments himself, his music often conveys the depth and energy of a full band.

Sadye Gang is a music group from Celje, creating in the trap and cloud rap genre. The members are known for their energetic live performances and unique musical style. In 2024, they released the album Elegoon, featuring tracks like Trap House, Real Trap Shit, and Dunajski Drill. Besides music, they are also involved in chocolate production. They are active on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where they share their projects and achievements.

The Military Band of the Slovenian Armed Forces (The SAF Military Band) was formed in 1996 with the aim of performing military protocol-related tasks. It forms an intrinsic part of all Slovenian Armed Forces ceremonies, from events marking military unit anniversaries and oaths of enlistment to Slovenian state commemorations and transnational meetings. The Military Band carries out its mission also by holding concerts and taking part in charity shows and local community events. It has enriched Slovenian musical life with its diversified repertoire, as well as superb musicianship and interpretive artistry.

Currently one of the most promising and ambitious Slovenian talents, rapper, singer, dancer and actress of Syrian-Croatian origins is here to make a statement. Her musical expression, the fruit of collaboration with her brother, producer and MC SunnySun, is a highly explosive cocktail of contemporary hip-hop, trap, R&B and footwork tropes, and bouncy club rhythms from the UK and beyond sprinkled with some Arab influences. Her infectious feel-good hit “Otherside” made us all jump on the Sahareya hype train. But the hype is real, and we are now all waiting for her debut LP “Improvised Colors” to drop. Pure girl power in the tradition of icons like M.I.A. and Little Simz.

In the last year, Samantha Maya has performed on stages across Slovenia. She mainly performs pop/rock music with a mixture of r&b and funk.

The group of four musicians formed ad hoc in 2003 in order to play at a literary dinner dedicated to poet Janez Menart. The artists recreate their songs in unconventional and minimalistic arrangements, and are noted for their melodious a cappella singing, cabaret entertainment and incorporating satirical verses by Frane Milčinski – Ježek. In 2009, the band’s self-penned song “Dobri možje” won First Prize at the Festival of Slovenian Chanson. The group’s soundscape gradually evolved, progressing from the initial acoustic music to the extended line-up that includes electric guitar. Same babe’s current style fuses cafe-cabaret acoustic interludes with inspired a cappella singing and the edgy sound of a full-blooded band infused with elements of rock, funk and punk.