Within Destruction is a Slovenian metal band formed in 2010 in Jesenice. Initially focused on melodic death metal, they later embraced deathcore with millennial humor. Their album Void and the Sickness Descends on Europe Tour brought international attention. Known for global touring, including the UK and North America, they’ve played with top genre acts like Disentomb and Arsis. They are one of Slovenia’s most internationally visible metal bands.

XSKULL8 is a Slovenian hard rock band known for their powerful music forged from heavy post-grunge riffs with a modern twist. Originally formed as Captain Morgan’s Revenge in 2015, they rebranded to XSKULL8 in 2020. Their debut album, “From Sin to Sinners,” was released in 2021, featuring singles like “Leaves Are Falling,” which reached the Top 20 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Indicator Chart. The band comprises vocalist Rokk, guitarists Johnny and Uroš, bassist Nejc, and drummer Klemen.

YANU (Jan Tomšič) is a multiinstrumentalist, who left an indelible mark on the Slovene music scene together with his band Caminoigra. He is a pioneer in co-creating the musical style of world music in Slovenia. With his new band, he currently creates authored music, blending blues, funk, jazz, afro groove and improvisation

Yoko Nono is a Slovenian band formed from late-night gatherings and discussions about life and music. The lineup includes Blaž Horvat (drums), Klemen Mlinar and Mark Žakelj (guitars), Nejc Klun (bass), and Žan Koprivec Perjet (vocals, songwriting). Their music blends sincere lyrics with engaging melodies. They debuted with Se ti zdi and gained attention by filling Orto Bar. Other tracks like Kim and Tvoj Kreten further solidified their presence in the Slovenian scene.

Zablujena generacija is a Slovenian punk rock band from Idrija, formed in 1994. Influenced by Ramones and Sex Pistols, they gained popularity with albums like Fajht (1997), Pank zabloda (1998), and Pozitiv vabrejšan (2001), the latter achieving gold status. Known for energetic performances and socially charged lyrics, they participated in EMA 2007, placing third. In 2023, they resumed performing after the passing of guitarist Matjaž “Ramon” Alič.

Zajtrk is a Slovenian ethno-chanson duo formed by violinist and vocalist Laura Krajnc and guitarist/vocalist Sven Horvat. Their music blends folk, ethno, cabaret, chanson, jazz, and rock into a strong alternative singer-songwriter expression. Known for theatrical performances and Slovenian lyrics rich in social critique and storytelling, they emphasize artistic autonomy and a DIY approach outside of mainstream music.

Zala Smolnikar, also known as ZÁLI, is a Slovenian singer, pianist, and songwriter. She gained initial recognition through the show Slovenija ima talent and has since performed at major Slovenian venues such as Festival Lent, Cankarjev dom, and Kongresni trg. In 2022, she participated in EMA with her song “V ogledalu.” Zala graduated in singing from the Gustav Mahler University in Austria and is currently working on her debut album "V trenutku". Her music blends pop with elements of jazz and soul, characterized by emotional depth and vibrant energy.  

zalagasper is a Slovenian musical project from Maribor, initially formed in 2018 as a duo by vocalist Zala Kralj and multi-instrumentalist Gašper Šantl. They gained international recognition representing Slovenia at Eurovision 2019 with the song “Sebi,” finishing 15th. Their music blends indie pop, lo-fi, and minimalistic styles. In 2023, Zala Kralj left the project to pursue university studies, and Gašper Šantl continues Zalagasper as a solo act.

Zevin's music resonates with the story she is trying to tell. A DIY pop visionary, she gained a lot of traction on the Balkan scene with her singular self-directed videos for the songs “Kroz okean” (released at the early age of 16) and “Njam njam”. One of the rare hyperpop-adjacent regional artists, she regularly collaborates with the producer Dvided21, playing with styles and experimenting with unconventional mixtures of sounds. Devin’s driving force is her mission to improve the music industry in the Balkans and create a more unique scene.

A collective led by Slovenian pianist, composer and producer Rok Zalokar, while Zhlehtet exists in different lineups, it possesses a recognisable electroacuoustic sound. Rising from the spiritual jazz tradition, the band released a critically acclaimed series of albums, the surreal studio collage Toyomi and live album Celica, followed by the critics’ favourite, Portals Vol. 1. The 2023 release Poletje Loops features a selection of live recordings inspired both by jazz clubs and psytrance festivals. Their latest releases include Podhod, Portals Vol. 2 and Vrt. The common thread of their live shows and albums is the channeling the specific energy of an evening, making each performance unique.