On November 22, Slovenians had the opportunity to see the Belgian indie-queen at work in concert hall Kino Šiška. Kino Šiška can be considered the AB of Ljubljana and has 2 halls: the main hall with a capacity of 930 and a small hall with a capacity of 200.
Young German pianist, composer and producer Martin Kohlstedt, “alongside Nils Frahm a pop star among contemporary pianists” (Intro.de), will lead us into the world of his unique modular compositions, which utilise improvisational and experimental principles to ensure an exceptional, unrepeatable concert experience.
The premiere of Gašper Kunšek’s Urban Heat solo dance performance, planned for 8th December 2018, has been postponed to 24th January 2019 due to injury. We wish Gašper a speedy recovery.
In the days leading up to the fifth MENT Ljubljana festivala, two of its familiar faces will pay a visit to Šiška. First, Croatian Ivan Ščapec, the founder of Vlasta Popić and Seine, will present his most intimate side, the Eine solo project. Afterwards, Serbian indie folk group Stray Dogg, beloved by Devendra Banhart, will play their brand new album Look At The Moon.
Slovenian band Same babe, whose special approach to Slovenian folk music and poetry has already charmed us in the Izštekanih unplugged radio show and at Cankar Hall, will present their brand new album Vražji bend (A Hell of A Band).
There’s nothing quite like visiting a concert with your favorite veterinarian while chewing on some Calvo. All malodourous jokes aside, there’s nothing fishy about Anna Calvi, though. This is her second visit to Ljubljana, and sure enough it is a night to remember.
Eminent Polish prog rockers Riverside are returning to Ljubljana as a trio, with their first new album since the untimely death of one of the founding members. The excellent album proves that despite changed internal dynamics, Riverside remain an exceptional sonic force, rightfully named as one of the all-time genre greats.
The authors of the whistling hit “Young Folks” off of the exceptional Writer’s Block album in Slovenia for the first time! The Swedish trio, who “have been releasing glorious indie-pop music that has a playful bounce and slightly sombre lyrics” (Clash Magazine) for nearly 20 years will present their eighth album Darker Days, their strongest since the above-mentioned predecessor according to Pitchfork.
In April, Viennese alter pop star Soap&Skin will envelop us in melancholic darkness. Upon her return to Šiška, she will present her new album – “another extraordinary set of songs” (The Quietus), her first new album in six years, during which she recorded “Goodbye”, the opening credits song of Netflix’s series Dark, with Apparat, as well as paid an emotional tribute to David Bowie alongside Anna Calvi, Lætitia Sadier and Jeanne Added.
Diligent folk punker We Bless This Mess, whom we’ve met as a solo act in Šiška and at the MENT Ljubljana and Punk Rock Holiday festivals, is coming back in January with a full-fledged band and a new album. We’ll warm up with local punk stalwarts Real Life Version.
Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture
Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, 1000 Ljubljana
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