Re-TROS

Re-TROS

Re-TROS (full name Rebuilding the Rights of Statues) is a Beijing-based band that started as a post-punk act and then moved to more electro-kraut-dance music. Their sound can be described as “machine gun drums, crunching heavy metal guitar, and spacey synth washes”. They worked with Brian Eno on their debut EP. At the end of last year, they played as a supporting act on Depeche Mode’s European tour and at the beginning of February they opened for The xx in Beijing. At the beginning of July, they are coming to present their music to Pohoda 2018 audience. → read more

23. February 2018
Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware

Pitchfork and other influential media’s favorite, Jessie Ware, has Mercury Prize, Mobo Awards or BRIT Awards nominations under her belt and the list also includes this year’s nomination in the category of “British Female Solo Artist”. Each one of her three albums made it to Top 10 on the UK Albums Chart. She’s collaborated with bands and artists such as Florence and the Machine, Disclosure, SBTRKT, Sampha or Ed Sheeran. A high-quality mix of soul, R&B and electronica is what Jessie Ware has to offer at Pohoda 2018. → read more

21. February 2018
Sophie

Sophie

A Los Angeles-based UK artist Sophie is one of the most sought-after electronic dance music producers and we have a first-hand experience. It was a few years back when maestro Žltý introduced us to her interesting videos with even more interesting music. And since then we have been waiting – until this year. Sophie, previously playing her sets as a mysterious artist – now comes secret-free to Pohoda 2018. She has produced for stars such as Madonna, Vincent Staples, MØ, Nicki Minaj or Charli XCX. Her hit “Lemonade” was named one of the best singles of 2014 by The Washington Post, Resident Advisor, Complex and Pitchfork. Last fall, she used her voice in her song for the first time and, also for the first time, revealed her face in a music video. Shortly after the March European premiere of her new show in London, also thanks to the collaboration with DIY magazine, you will get a chance to see her at Pohoda, where she will make the SLSP Space Arena dance during her Live Set. → read more

21. February 2018
Schnellertollermeier

Schnellertollermeier

Their previous album X was featured in Wall Street Journal’s “12 Best Albums of 2015”. These graduates from Swiss and Scandinavian jazz schools merge jazz, minimalism and post-rock into a new form. Schnellertollermeier destroy boundaries of genres, ideas and expectations which Rob Mallows confirms in his review for London Jazz News when he says: “they certainly made an impression on me, in much the same way a wrecking ball makes an impression on the side of a building.” Schnellertollermeier are coming to smash music boundaries at Pohoda 2018, too. → read more

20. February 2018
Jade Bird

Jade Bird

A 20-year-old UK artist Jade Bird is included in Rolling Stone and BBC’s (Sound of 2018) lists of artists you need to know. She released her first EP just six months back and today has more than a million monthly listeners on Spotify already. Journalists compare her to the likes of First Aid Kit, Alanis Morissette, Joni Mitchell or Patti Smith. We saw her at this year’s Eurosonic. An optimistic young girl with guitar who fills the whole club up after first tones. Jade has fantastic songs, amazing voice and creates atmosphere that we are glad to welcome at Pohoda 2018. → read more

19. February 2018
VIDEO: Lola Marsh – Čerešne

VIDEO: Lola Marsh – Čerešne

The Lola Marshʼ performing of the song “Čerešne” by Milan Lasica and Jaro Filip was a very nice surprise and a cherry on the top of yesterdayʼs magical evening. The song was recommended by friend Nina Kohoutová from Trenčín, and we, too, got surprised. We had goose bumps during the rehearsal in the hotel, in the backstage, not to mention the concert itself. As Yaeli was singing, the 1,500 people in the hall were no obstacle for the song to remain intimate, and the reactions were amazing—complete silence in some places, followed by a wild applause and deep impression. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you Lola Marsh, thank you to all who have helped us in any way, and thank you to all who attended the concert. Video: Michal Lukáč, Photo: Maroš Markovič → read more

15. February 2018