In her review, music journalist Jude Rogers praises the album as “a cacophonous folk kaleidoscope”, highlighting the group’s masterful use of more than two dozen global instruments — from the Persian gheychak to the Mongolian morin khuur — to create a powerful, textured soundscape.

Formed a decade ago, Širom continue to push the boundaries of folk music with their hypnotic blend of drone, post-rock and traditional sounds. This recognition by one of Europe’s leading media outlets marks a significant international achievement for Slovenian music.

Read the full review here.

Album: In the Wind of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper (tak:til / Glitterbeat).

Catch the Slovenian trio Širom tonight at Changeover Festival, Belgrade. If you’re in the city, don’t miss this chance to experience their mesmerizing blend of global folk, drone, and improvisation on stage.