After seven years, the band Zlokot is returning on stage and we are honoured that they will play their first concert at Pohoda 2022. The mysterious entity once again called upon four musicians, who again found their way to each other. This time, the formation will be gender-balanced, consisting of Pavol “Lyrik” Remiáš (rap), Erik “Losos” Horák (bass guitar, guitar), Stanka Apfelová (guitar, bass guitar, vocals), and Ema Kakarová (drums). The concert playlist will be composed of the best and the most unrestrained that Zlokot have in their repertoire. The band have released 2 albums—Slowakische Idiot (2013) and Slowakische Genius (2014). → read more

Pohoda will also provide big platform for the local music scene. A sign of respect for it will be demonstrated by the inclusion of an audio-visual version of Pišta Kráľovič's project – FVLCRVM – at the main stage at the end of the Saturday night. The visuals carry dystopian motives with futuristic elements of abstract user interfaces perfectly in sync with the songs. The artist is also the author of the projections. The custom made lights are programmed on the site so every show will be unique. Created by the talented light designer Jozef Čabo who will accompany FVLCRVM on the whole tour. → read more

Another confirmed name from our eastern neighbours is the electro-folk phenomenon GO_A. One of the most popular Ukrainian bands today combines authentic Ukrainian vocals, modern electronic dance beats, African percussion, and guitar drive. Their name could be loosely translated as “Back to the roots”, which is mainly due to the specific white voice singing of the singer Kateryna. Formed in 2012, they won the award for the best Ukrainian song of the year in 2015 for the song "Vesnianka". A year later, they released their debut Іди на звук (Follow the Tune). We were last captivated by them in the recent TV marathon Music Saves Ukraine, and by the way, we also support this initiative with our activities at Pohoda. During the war, they released a song called Kalyna (refers to the bush that is the national symbol of Ukraine), and all the money earned by streaming this song goes to support Ukraine. You will be able to see their concert thanks to our participation ESNS exchange program.   → read more

Already this Saturday, the 7th of May 2022, will be held a Concert for Martina and Ján in the area of the Primary School in Gregorovce. From the far Iceland, the stars of the indietronic genre, band múm, will play a live soundtrack to the cult silent film from the 1930s, Menschen am Sonntag. We will also see performance of Nina Kohout, last year’s winner of the Radio_Head Awards in the Discovery of the Year category. → read more

After two years, Pohoda festival will return to the Trenčín Airport at full capacity. In addition to stars such as Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Flume, Wolf Alice, Sigrid, Black Pumas, Metronomy, Richie Hawtin, Lianne La Havas, slowthai or The Libertines, it will also offer other unique collaborations and exceptional concerts. A celebration of Miro Žbirka’s work is the Nemoderný chalan project (The Old-Fashioned Boy), in which a selection from his three electronic albums will be performed by Meky's long-term bandmate and producer Laco Lučenič with the band Midi Lidi. The band Bolo nás jedenásť (There Were Eleven of Us) will be joined by the Bratislava Hot Serenaders orchestra in one block to demonstrate why Milan Lasica considered himself a musician in the first place. Pohoda attendees will also see a joint concert of Polemic and Medial Banana. Interestingly, Polemic played at the first Pohoda and they will perform at its quarter-centenary edition in almost identical line-up again. → read more

There are only few names that visitors to Pohoda have grown fond of as much as of Donny Benét. This Australian bon vivant and music time machine is returning to Slovakia after three years and will perform with the band at Pohoda deň_FM on Friday, the 6th of May. From the east coast of Australia, band Greatest Hits will bring a gust of the 70s, psychedelia, and a lot of sun. The stars of the indietronic genre, Icelandic band múm, will offer a darker and dreamy atmosphere, and they will play a live soundtrack to the cult silent movie from the 1930s, Menschen am Sonntag. When it comes to the local scene, we will hear performances of FVLCRVM, Quatro Emocione, 52 Hertz Whale, and Nina Kohout. You are invited to come and play table football to win festival tickets; we will also reveal new names and other news about Pohoda 2022 at the official press conference. Janka Imrichová, head of Rádio_FM, finds joy beyond the varied programme: “After two years of empty concert studios, we are very happy to return to the original intention of Pohoda deň_FM—to meet and share the joy of music and mutual presence.” Admission to the event is free. → read more

Nina Kohout studies at the prestigious London music school The BRIT School, alma mater also to Adele and Amy Winehouse. Last year she won the Discovery of the Year award at the Radio Head Awards and at the beginning of this year she released her debut EP Pandemonium that was very well received.  Only a few days ago, she opened a series of concerts by the Israeli band Lola Marsh with her emotional performances and will also perform at Pohoda deň_FM. → read more

52 Hertz Whale will also perform at Pohoda day_FM tomorrow. They gained popularity mainly thanks to their energetic performances in clubs and festivals throughout Europe, such as Liverpool Sound City, Ment, Colours of Ostrava, Žižkovská noc, and Pohoda. Derek Roberts of Drowned in Sound described their concert at the Sharpe Festival as the most intense, vibrant performance he’d seen over the weekend, and added: “There is a euphoric, post-rock side to them and they are super melodic, yet they also have this captivating power, and when their madness is unleashed, it’s really spectacular.” After their performance in Liverpool in 2019, the Getintothis portal chose their song “Fish In The Dead Sea” as the single of the week. So far, they have released two EPs and in front of them is another great opportunity to get recognised in the musical Europe. Together with Bulp, they represent our music scene at this year’s online edition of the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival.  → read more

Another name of Pohoda day_FM is FVLCRVM. He intertwines the production of marginal club genres with pop lines using the help of rediscovered sounds of the ‘90s.  → read more

The favourite genre Vapor/synth or, more specifically, post-virtual secondwave lo-fi hyperpop will be represented at Pohoda deň_FM by the Bratislava band Quatro Emocione. As the name of the band suggests, their music is about strong emotions, and the group consists of six excellent musicians led by singer Kristína Smetanová. Well Kristína graduated in piano, but it is her to make singing-like melodies using the Vocaloid vkb-100 keyboard. The project includes bassist Miloš Bulík, also active in formations Space Cats, La3no Cubano, Erik Šulc & Tribal Colors, Isobutane and others. A year ago, they released the EP Cheetahs In Danger, which discusses interpersonal relationships, parties and, last but not least, cheetahs as an endangered species. → read more