Skalpel AV set
Polski duet nu jazzowy tworzony przez Marcina Cichego i Igora Pudłę. Obaj są didżejami i producentami nagrań. Wspólnie tworzyć zaczęli w 2000 r., a w 2004 r. podpisali kontrakt z brytyjską wytwórnią Ninja Tune. Muzyka, którą tworzą to połączenie tego, co tradycyjne, z nowoczesnością. Do tworzenia własnych utworów wykorzystują głównie polski jazz z lat […]
Livka
Gigantyczna charyzma zamknięta w niezwykłej skromności. I znów – szalone liczby wykręcane na TikToku, które doprowadziły m.in. do współpracy z Igorem Herbutem czy Kubim Producentem. Jednak największe zasługi w sukcesie Livki ma ona sama, a dokładniej jej nieprzeciętna wrażliwość objawiająca się zarówno w poruszających, słodko-gorzkich tekstach, jak i pełnej emocji manierze śpiewu. Młoda artystka, w […]
Łona x Konieczny x Krupa
Łona x Konieczny x Krupa to kooperacja szczecińskiego rapera z Andrzejem Koniecznym i Kacprem Krupą — muzykami ze składu Siema Ziemia. Ich debiutancki materiał „TAXI” opowiada o świecie widzianym zza szyby taksówki i jest zapisem transformacji kulturowej ostatnich trzech dekad. Łona przygląda się społecznym nastrojom z uważnością dokumentalisty; w tekstach sięga po autentyczne historie taksówkarzy, […]
Coals
Coals – Kacha i Lucassi – to jeden z najbardziej oryginalnych duetów na polskiej scenie alternatywnej. Zaczynali od skromnych, domowych nagrań wrzucanych na YouTube, by szybko zdobyć rozgłos i uznanie zarówno w kraju, jak i za granicą. Ich debiutancki album „Tamagotchi” (2017) inspirowany hauntologią i estetyką usterki wyznaczył kierunek dla ich eklektycznego stylu, który balansuje […]
Kassa Overall [EN]
Kassa Overall is a Grammy-nominated musician, emcee, singer, producer and drummer who melds avant-garde experimentation with hip-hop production techniques to tilt the nexus of jazz and rap in unmapped directions.
On his first two studio albums GO GET ICE CREAM AND LISTEN TO JAZZ and I THINK I’M GOOD, Kassa layered virtuosic drumming, meticulous production techniques, and incisive lyricism to establish himself as a rhythmic innovator and visionary poet, using his voice to address the injustices of the carceral system, the pharmaceutical industry, and anti-black racism, while wrangling with the perils of his own mental illness.
On ANIMALS, his Warp Records debut, Kassa pushes his kaleidoscopic, subversive vision further. He layers Roland 808s against avant-garde drumming in the vein of his mentors Elvin Jones and Billy Hart, the latter of whom he studied with at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Virtuoso musos appear alongside rap poets, including Danny Brown, Wiki, Lil B, and Shabazz Palaces. Top-flight jazz improvisation weaves in and out of orchestral string arrangements by Jherek Bischoff. The album’s diverse, all-star roster of collaborators includes several of his close friends, like vocalists Nick Hakim, Laura Mvula, Francis and the Lights, and jazz stars like Theo Croker and Vijay Iyer.
ANIMALS pushes Kassa’s message further too, the title a loaded metaphor for the paradoxes of his life as an entertainer and as a black man in America. ANIMALS is the sound of an artist aware of the cost of embodying one’s natural self in the public eye, a deep reckoning with the two-sided truth that to perform one’s freedom for an audience can mean succumbing to life inside a cage.
Belmondawg / Expo 2000 [EN]
Belmondawg is one of the most distinctive figures on the Polish rap scene. Known for his unique style and catchy lines that have found their way into everyday language, he’s earned the love of fans across the country.
Expo 2000 is a producer celebrated for his creative approach to sound. A master of classic samplers, he explores atmospheric tones ranging from ’90s-inspired boom bap to smoky lo-fi and jazzy trip-hop.
Together, the duo released the cult-status EP Hustle As Usual, which achieved gold certification and was praised by both critics and listeners. They’ve collaborated with Polish music legends such as Michał Urbaniak, Skalpel, Liroy, and Cool Kids of Death.
Efterklang [EN]
Efterklang’s live performances balance curiosity, craftsmanship, and a deep connection with the audience. Always evolving in their musical approach, the Danish trio weaves together new material from their latest album, Things We Have In Common (City Slang, 2024), with highlights from their extensive catalogue.
Since their debut in 2004, Efterklang has continuously redefined their sound, drawing on elements of pop, indie rock, post-rock, and electronic music. Their concerts are known for their openness and sense of exploration, where intricate compositions unfold in an engaging and dynamic setting.
On stage, founding members Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen, and Rasmus Stolberg are joined by Finnish drummer Tatu Rönkkö and special guests.
RYSY live [EN]
Warsaw duo RYSY is formed by producers Wojtek Urbański and Łukasz Stachurko. Their music is a resultant of progressive dance rhythms built based on melancholic yet catchy melodies.
The premiere of their debut single „Ego” (with a guest appearance by Justyna Swies) took place on May 4, 2015, and already on September 4 the debut longplay „Traveler” was released, followed by the „Father” EP containing the songs „Father” and „Crystal Love.”The premiere of their debut single „Ego” (with a guest appearance by Justyna Swies) took place on May 4, 2015, and already on September 4 the debut longplay „Traveler” was released, followed by the „Father” EP containing the songs „Father” and „Crystal Love.”
Since its inception, the band has focused heavily on concert activity. The duo played at Poland’s largest festivals (including Open’er Festival, Tauron Nowa Muzyka, Audioriver and Off Festival) and the concert lineup was often expanded to include vocalists who appeared on the „Traveler” album (Justyna Święs, Baasch and Piotr Zioła).
RYSY quickly gained recognition in the world of Polish alternative music. In 2016, the duo was awarded the „Discovery of the Year” statuette by Muno magazine, „Band of the Year” by Aktivist magazine (the Night Brands poll) and a nomination for the Fryderyk Award in the „Debut of the Year” category. Despite these successes, the band suspended its activities on January 30, 2017.
The reactivation came on December 31, 2020, with the release of the single „4GET” – the title track from the album, which was released in spring 2021 by Dyspensa Records. The album was enthusiastically received by fans and the music industry because of which RYSY received the Fryderyk Award in the „Electronic Music” category as well as the „Band of the Year” and „Song of the Year” awards given by Muno magazine. In the fall of 2023, the band released the dance EP „Harpa” made a live recording in Iceland and embarked on a club tour selling out the most prestigious venues in Poland.
In the summer of 2024, the band released an EP announcing their third studio album, which was released at the end of the year.
