Imagine if the serious literary competition in your country was won by rapper... In Britain, something similar happened when the prestigious Ted Hughes Award was won by the then 26 year old Kate Esther Calvert, known by her stage name as Kate Tempest. → read more
A-Trak is one of those who deserve to have the abbreviation of “deejay” written in capitals. Together with Kaytranada, they are an answer to the question what the dance music capital of Canada is. Montreal, for sure. → read more
Athens, Georgia, USA, of Montreal... no, this is not a passionate traveller’s tweet; it’s the home address of the American rock band of Montreal. → read more
According to music professionals, which was the world's best music festival in 2014? We will find out the answer already tomorrow at The Arthur Awards. → read more
Hot South African wind that gives answers to the most bizarre questions of all – Die Antwoord. The band was formed in Cape Town back in 2008. It features rappers Ninja and Yolandi Vi$$er and DJ Hi Tek. They attract fans by their exaggerated theatrical behavior, bold lyrics and distinctive image. What’s behind this, though? → read more
Hybrid Minds, UK band representing ultimate liquid drum & bass (DnB subgenre with more vocals and fewer DnB elements), are coming to play at the festival. This tried and tested recipe offers an adequate portion of sentiment to the listeners and adds some jazz, soul and blues spin to DnB. → read more
Mourn’s founders (Jazz and Carla) will turn 19 this year just like Bažant Pohoda Festival. The quartet also features 15-year-old Leia and the only male representative – drummer Antonio. In their own words, these Catalan youngsters draw inspiration from singers-songwriters such as PJ Harvey, Patti Smith, Sleater-Kinney and guitar music of the 90s. → read more
Bažant Pohoda will see three young and beautiful Brazilian ladies… They are not samba dancers, the Rio carnival participants or zumba instructors. These girls are a rap trio from Vidigal, a slum (favela) on the geographical and social fringe of Rio de Janeiro. → read more
Bands Franz Ferdinand and Sparks met 8 years ago in Los Angeles. But the turning point for them was 2013 when they got together at Coachella Festival, California. → read more
At the time Pohoda Festival was founded, this guy wasn’t even 5 years old. Today, he’s got more than 300,000 followers on Soundcloud alone, millions have seen his remixes and sets on YouTube and he collaborates with producers such as Rick Rubin… → read more
