Zhlehtet
“The band’s strength comes from the synergy between the instrumentalists, who skillfully string together different moods in the songs, sometimes captured in tenser arrangement knots, and other times in more esoteric, serotonin-inducing melodies.”
Jaša Bužinel, Mladina
A collective led by Slovenian pianist, composer and producer Rok Zalokar, while Zhlehtet exists in different lineups, it possesses a recognisable electroacuoustic sound. Rising from the spiritual jazz tradition, the band released a critically acclaimed series of albums, the surreal studio collage Toyomi and live album Celica, followed by the critics’ favourite, Portals Vol. 1. The 2023 release Poletje Loops features a selection of live recordings inspired both by jazz clubs and psytrance festivals. Their latest releases include Podhod, Portals Vol. 2 and Vrt. The common thread of their live shows and albums is the channeling the specific energy of an evening, making each performance unique.