MENT SESSION
Insan - Nova geta ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
03:46
Insan follows a short poetic saga of a collapsing romantic relationship that is morphing into a transgressive political question. The band ends its first phase of experimentation by subverting a multitude of genres, such as punk, trip-hop, trap and hardcore, and combining them with analog synthesizers into a contemporary sound image.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Toyota Vangelis - Marie ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
03:23
Toyota Vangelis uses his uniquely autotuned voice and seamlessly merged electronic and (simulated) acoustic sounds to dismantle the binaries between the human and the machine.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Lelee - Čudo ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
05:37
This bunch of experienced music adventurers is devoted to the sincerity of guitar music and the legacy of the Yugoslav music scene. Their music reminds us of a time when pop was still punk.
Lelee thanks Slavica Janošević-Slavi and Hristina Vasić Tomše for the outfits.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Ivan Grobenski - Črna megla ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
05:56
Ivan Grobenski made a beautiful album in his native tongue Kajkavian, a dialect spoken in his home region Podravina. Transitioning from the noisy art-core aesthetic of his band Moskau, he opted for a more personal and intimate sound on the fringes of folk, blues and slowcore.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Vazz - Kaktus ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
03:18
Vazz is one of the leading protagonists of the new generation of Slovenian rappers.
Produced by Hyu.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Iztok Koren - Evforija konca ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
06:42
The Prekmurje-based sonic poet creates semi-improvised compositions for banjo, acoustic guitar and field recordings. Iztok Koren is a member of the world-renowned imaginary folk trio Širom, post-rock combo ŠKM Banda and noise industrial duo Hexenbrutal.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Trokut - Möbius Strip ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
06:22
The Croatian-Slovenian band is a prime example of modern electronic jazz—conservative enough to preserve the essence of jazz and sufficiently explorative to upgrade its sonic palette with synthetic frequencies, giving the music a contemporary touch.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
rouge-ah - для даши ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
09:10
Urška Preis is a musician, harpist, visual artist and music writer from Ljubljana.
для даши (For Dasha) was originally released on "Senzorama vol. 1" compilation.
https://zars.bandcamp.com/album/senzorama-vol-1
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Koala Voice - Silly Plant ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
03:02
Silly plants and joyous, carefree indie punk from quartet's 4th album "Plata".
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Nejc Pipp - Moloko Plus ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
03:21
Nejc Pipp is bringing his hazy echoing atmosphere to the MENT stage for the first time.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
72-Hour Post Fight - Unglued ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
04:56
What does the world of the Italian quartet 72-Hour Post Fight sound like? Its hybrid nature and versatile live format combine elements of electroacoustic music, downtempo and ambient with jazz, math rock, hip-hop and emo.
stream: https://orcd.co/72unglued
Filmed in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Not Exactly Lost - Higher Ground ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
06:54
Not Exactly Lost is a duo of renowned pianist Bowrain and versatile artist KALU. Two familiar faces from the Slovenian music scene join forces on a new project that brings forth their signature electronic hypnotism in an updated form.
Stream: https://orcd.co/notexactlylost
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
PTČ - Sončni Kralji ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
02:51
The fresh Ljubljana duo PTČ are bringing in space rhymes & massive bass beats. You can call it off hip-hop, alternative trap or the future of rap. PTČ is everything it is, that’s just how it is.
Stream: https://orcd.co/ptcment
Filmed in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
ŽENA - Blossom ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
02:30
One of the most visible protagonists of the younger generation of rappers from Slovenia is the talented rhyme kicker Neža Mihelič. She’s known for her dextrous flow and inventive wordplay. Blossom is her love song produced by Emiljo A.C..
Stream: https://orcd.co/zenablossom
Filmed in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
FVLCRVM - Silicon Fields ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
04:24
The Slovakian DJ/producer FVLCRVM hits with his distorted production of niche club genres soaked in mellow pop with reinvented 90s vibe.
Filmed in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Immortal Onion - IA [Information Architecture] ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
06:30
Three young musketeers from Gdansk, Poland. After a 16 hour drive, a few skipped exams at the UNI and a wonderful trip to Piran, they landed at Kino Šiška to show us their mad music skills. I mean maaad!!
Stream: https://orcd.co/immoniment
Filmed in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Hauptman - Daydreamin' Of Cali ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
04:55
Hauptman is successful in escaping the confines of average contemporary pop. Due to the wide range of influences including jazz, R&B, soul and funk, he tends to adhere to the principle of “less is more”.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
MRFY - Fly ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
03:13
MRFY is a rather extravagant musical creature premiering its latest love rock gem "Fly" at MENT Session.
Stream: https://orcd.co/mrfy_ment
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
freekind. - R.F.T.S. ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
03:29
A new chapter of regional neo soul creativity is being written by the Croatian pianist and vocalist Sara and Slovenian drummer Nina. Carrying a strong message, their lyrics are given wings by soul, R&B and jazz grooves.
Stream: https://orcd.co/freekind_rfts
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Amelie Siba - Ljubljana ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
03:54
Prague based singer and songwriter wrote this one on her train ride to... Ljubljana. She recorded this beautiful new piece the morning after her concert at MENT. Heartbroken indie folk from a sensitive young soul.
Filmed in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Nina Bulatovix - Tresem se ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
03:42
Nina Bulatovix is a Ljubljana based post-punk trio full of seductive melodies, singing lyrics, primitive screams and the eclecticism of expression. Music for dancing in the time of unbearableness.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Sahareya - A.R.T. ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
04:18
Sahareya is a young rapper, singer and dancer from Ljubljana. Through music, she always explores new ways of intertwining different atmospheres and genres such as rnb, trap, rap and electronic music. Her first album represents improvised rhymes and melodies, coming from both Sarah and her brother DJ SunnySun.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Sharktank - Too Much ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
03:37
The Viennese trio melts indie with hip hop and pop. The combination results in a unique characteristic sound between playful and alluring feel-good beats and light instrumentals that meet conscious rap lines and melodic vocals.
Filmed in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Ginevra Nervi - Annihilation ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
04:06
Ginevra Nervi is an exploratory electronic composer, songwriter and producer from Italy. She mostly writes music for films and tv series without debasing any electronic music sub-genre.
Stream! https://orcd.co/ginevra_ment
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
SBO - Kdo je Nino ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
04:00
Here are SBO. Agents provocateurs, entertainers and Les Enfant Terribles of the Slovenian trap scene. "Kdo je Nino" (Who is Nino) is a song from their latest album "Trans" inspired by a life story of the popular Serbian folk singer from the 90s, Amir Rešić - Nino.
Filmed in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
In The Attic - Everybody Always Dies ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
04:45
The music of this young band is marked by a refreshing combination of indie-art rock, post-punk and emotional pop with powerful and conceptual lyrics.
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
Etceteral - Knight of Wands ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
05:03
The tandem of drum and saxophone in a fusion of electronics, exploratory jazz and afrofuturism reflected through the impressive visualizations of artist Lina Rica.
stream: https://orcd.co/etceteral_ment
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
z++ - nema vremena ◎ MENT Session
MENT Ljubljana
02:51
As one of the forerunners of the new wave of regional trap/pop artists, the popular Croatian hit maker found a sweet spot between hip hop sincerity, pop sensibility, disco nostalgia and pompous club erotica.
stream: https://orcd.co/zplusment
Filmed at Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia, during MENT Ljubljana 2021.
https://session.ment.si
VIDEO
Produced by Diskont (diskont.life)
Co-producer & co-director: Miha Brodarič
Co-director & AD: Jan Kikelj
Director of photography & camera 1: Matic Zavodnik
Co-producer & camera 2: Rok Berglez
Art director & graphics designer: Nina Vrhovec
The Grip & light technician & assistant: Nejc Hafner
The Grip & light technician & assistant: Luka Karlin
Scene builder: Uroš Vovk
AUDIO
Recorded and mixed by Jure Vlahovič
except:
SBO mixed by Luka Seliškar
Etceteral mixed by Rok Zalokar
Mastered by Gregor Zemljič
Recorded at Kino Šiška.
Technical Manager: Matej Bobič
Monitor mix & backup recording: Nenad Mušnjak
Stage technician: Matevž Ftičar
Light operator: Jure Rubelj
Executive producer, artistic director & project manager: Andraž Kajzer
Production assistant: Jera Topolovec
Social media & promotion: Dominika Maša Kozar
Social media assistant on set: Tjaša Lea Kosmatin
Public Relations: Jaša Bužinel
Bureaucracy: Mitja Bravhar & Urška Črnič
Produced by Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture
On behalf of Kino Šiška: Simon Kardum
what the ment
KAJ SE BO ZGODILO S PREDSTAVITVENIMI FESTIVALI V ČASIH PO COVIDU?
Christoph Ralph, direktor dogodka c/o pop Convention, deli svoje misli o prihodnosti showcase festivalov in konferenc v času po covidu.
c/o pop konvencija v Kölnu je srečanje za glasbeno industrijo in sodelujoče sektorje, kot so digitalno poslovanje, film, TV, igre in oglaševanje. Poteka vzporedno s festivalom c/o pop in se vidi kot platforma za mreženje in interakcijo za skupine, umetnike in celoten povezan ekosistem.
KAKŠNI SO IZZIVI VODENJA ZALOŽBE NA MANJŠEM TRGU?
Hannes Tschürtz, ustanovitelj in direktor avstrijske založbe Ink Music, pojasnjuje glavne izzive (in priložnosti) vodenja založbe na manjšem trgu, kakršen je Avstrija.
Ink Music je od leta 2001 ena ključnih agencij avstrijske glasbene scene. Danes je aktivna predvsem kot založba osredotočena na podporo in razvoj umetniških karier. Sodelujejo ali pa so sodelovali z glasbeniki, kot so Bilderbuch, Garish, Clara Luzia, Leyya, My Ugly Clementine, Oehl, Mira Lu Kovacs, Sharktank, Farewell Dear Ghost, Ezra Furman in številni drugi.
JE PROGRESIVNA ELEKTRONSKA GLASBA BOLJ POLITIČNA KOT PUNK?
Nina Hudej, slovenska glasbenica, promotorka in aktivistka, deli svoja razmišljanja o političnem vidiku progresivne elektronske (klubske) glasbe. Nina je soustanoviteljica festivala Grounded in glasbenica – polovica elektronskega dvojca Warrego Valles. Ta je tudi promotor in kurator nišnih dogodkov elektronske glasbe v Ljubljani, dejaven kot neizčrpen motor za vzdrževanje varnejših prostorov, kritičnih do mizoginije, cis- in heteronormativnosti. Je programska koordinatorica lezbičnega kluba Monokel, sooblikovalka kulturnega centra Pritličje in od nedavnega tudi Bara Cukrarna.
KAKO TOVARNO SPREMENITI V SOCIALNO-KULTURNI CENTER?
Hannes Cistota, vodja glasbenega programa v WUK-u, o zgodovini in izzivih vodenja tako velike kulturne ustanove v mestnem središču Dunaja. WUK je eno največjih evropskih socialno-kulturnih središč. Gostuje pester program dogodkov, ki zajemajo ples in gledališče, razstave in otroške prireditve ter številne nastope v živo. WUK je akronim in pomeni »Werkstätten- und Kulturhaus«, kar pomeni »Hiša za delavnice in kulturo«. Stavba se razprostira na 12.000 kvadratnih metrih in vključuje oder, koncertno dvorano, razstavno dvorano in fotogalerijo, delavnice in ateljeje, delovne prostore za družbenopolitične skupine, prostor za izobraževanje in svetovanje, center za starejše in šolo, glasbene in plesne ateljeje, medkulturni center, delovne postaje in prostor za zabave.
KAKO 30 LET VODITI FESTIVAL?
Bogdan Benigar, ki je od leta 1993 za volanom mednarodnega glasbenega festivala Druga godba, o tem, kako je festival voditi že skoraj 30 let in kje najde energijo in motivacijo za nadaljevanje.
Festival Druga godba je eden najvidnejših glasbenih festivalov v srednji Evropi. Njegovo poslanstvo je že več kot tri desetletja ponovno odkrivanje in uvajanje manj znanih glasbenih stilov in tradicij, poleg nastopov velikih imen na svetovni in avtohtonih glasbenih scenah, ter raziskovanje stičišča med starim in novim. Druga godba letos praznuje že 38. izdajo.
KAJ DOGAJA NA SLOVAŠKI ALTERNATIVNI SCENI?
Tatiana Lehocka, booker at Sharpe Festival and founder of Real Something agency, offers bunch of useful Tatiana Lehocka, bookerka festivala Sharpe in ustanoviteljica agencije Real Something, ponuja kup koristnih informacij in nasvetov o alternativni glasbeni sceni na Slovaškem.
Glasbeni festival & konferenca Sharpe združuje koncerte obetavnih slovaških in mednarodnih glasbenih izvajalcev različnih žanrov, s konferenco, kjer se srečajo glasbeni strokovnjaki iz vse Evrope, se učijo drug od drugega in razpravljajo o najnovejših temah glasbene industrije.
ZAKAJ DJ-i POTREBUJEJO AGENTE?
Marjan Lopuh, booking agent pri Analog Agency za vzhodnoevropske trge, pojasnjuje, zakaj DJ-ji potrebujejo agente in kakšne so prednosti proaktivnega booking agenta.
Analog je tehno agencija, ki jo je oktobra 2016 ustanovil Ian Hindmarsh z regionalnimi pisarnami v Londonu, Amsterdamu, Buenos Airesu, Punta Del Este, Mexico Cityju, Madridu in Barceloni. Njihov roster izvajalcev vključuje tudi didžeje kot so Nic Fanciulli, Monika Kruse, Carl Cox, Davide Squillace, Guy Mantzur, John Digweed, Guy J in drugi.
KAKO BO DELOVALA PROMOCIJA GLASBE PO EPIDEMIJI?
Jan Clausen, soustanovitelj agencije FACTORY 92, razmišlja o tem, kako bo delovala promocija glasbe po epidemiji.
FACTORY 92 je raznolika glasbena PR, marketinška in svetovalna agencija z lastno založbo in oddelkom za menedžment (Massive 92) s sedežem v Hamburgu v Nemčiji. Delajo za evropske festivale, kot sta Roskilde in Sziget, skupine, kot sta Kraftwerk in Massive Attack, in založbe, kot so Secretly Canadian, Sub Pop in Morr Music.
KOLIKO VESTE O ČEŠKI DIY SCENI?
Antonin, kitarist in pevec češke noise rock skupine sinks razkriva kup koristnih informacij in nasvetov o češki DIY glasbeni sceni.
sinks, noise rock trio iz Brna, je v živo, preverjeno, en sam šus. Glasba benda temelji na koreninah britanskega post-punka, pa tudi na sodobni noise in punk sceni. Preverite sami.
ZAKAJ POTREBUJEMO ZALOŽBO?
Anne Haffmans, menedžerka založbe Domino Deutschland, razkriva glavne prednosti izdajanja glasbe prek založbe.
Domino je neodvisna založba s sedežem v Londonu, ki ima svoje izpostave tudi v ZDA, Nemčiji in Franciji. Je ena najdlje delujočih in najuspešnejših neodvisnih založb v Veliki Britaniji, ki izdaja glasbo izvajalcev, kot so Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Animal Collective, My Bloody Valentine, Tricky, Anna Calvi, The Kills in drugi.
KAKO ZAGNATI NOVO MULTIFESTIVALSKO PRIZORIŠČE V ČASU COVIDA?
Vedran Meniga, direktor podjetja Pozitivan ritam, o zgodbi Martinske in kako zagnati novo multifestivalsko prizorišče v času Covida.
Martinska pri Šibeniku na Hrvaškem je novo multifestivalsko prizorišče, ki gosti šest festivalov (Regius, Seasplash, Membrain, Slurp!, Kanal in Blast Fest), ki jih vodijo lokalni promotorji. Martinsko kot festivalsko prizorišče koordinira Pozivitan Ritam v sodelovanju z mestom Šibenik. V letih 2020 in 2021 se je večina festivalov na Martinski, kljub pandemiji, uspela zgoditi.
KAKO USTVARITI BOLJ ZELEN FESTIVAL?
Teresa Moore, direktorica iniciative A Greener Festival, razloži, kako deluje njihova organizacija.
A Greener Festival je neprofitno podjetje, ki je zavezano pomagati dogodkom, festivalom in prizoriščem po vsem svetu, da ti postanejo bolj trajnostni in zmanjšajo svoj vpliv na okolje.
KAKO JE SODELOVATI Z VELIKO ZALOŽBO?
Gašper Šantl, polovica dua zalagasper, o tem, kako je sodelovati z veliko založbo.
WHY DO WE NEED A MUSIC EXPORT OFFICE?
Tatjana Domany o vlogi izvoznih glasbenih pisarn pri razvoju mednarodnih karier – na primeru Austrian Music Export.
HOW TO BRING NEW LIFE TO ABANDONED PLACES?
Paula Poštolková razloži zgodbo Nove Cvernovke – kulturnega in ustvarjalnega centra, ki se nahaja v nekdanji kemijski šoli v Bratislavi na Slovaškem.
WHY DO YOU NEED A GOOD STORY TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC?
Glasbeni novinar Richard Foster o tem, zakaj bend potrebujete dobro zgodbo, da pritegne pozornost vplivnega glasbenega tiska – še posebej, če gre za izvajalce, ki ne prihajajo iz anglo-ameriških ozemelj. Richard Foster je novinar, ki piše za ugledne glasbene revije, kot so The Quietus, LouderThanWar, Gigwise in druge. Je tudi booker prizorišča WORM v Rotterdamu.
HOW TO BOOK THE BIGGEST FESTIVAL IN UKRAINE?
Odgovarja Vlad Yaremchuck, booker festivala Atlas Weekend. Kijevski festival od leta 2019 obišče 500.000 ljudi letno.
WHY DO WE NEED A NIGHT MAYOR?
Odgovarja Milan Mirik, bivši nočni župan Amsterdama. Kot eden prvih nočnih županov na svetu je odigral ključno vlogo pri preoblikovanju amsterdamskega nočnega življenja v eno najbolj živahnih in gospodarsko najmočnejših na svetu. Njegov inovativni položaj danes pozna že več kot 65 mest po vsem svetu.
DID STREAMING KILL THE RADIO STAR?
Odgovarja Susi Ondrusova, glasbena urednica avstrijskega radia FM4.
HOW TO MAKE A BIG FESTIVAL FEEL LIKE HOME?
Michal Kaščak, ustanovitelj in direktor festivala Pohoda razloži, kako uspe temu dogodku kljub veliki kapaciteti (30.000 obiskovalcev) ustvariti domačo atmosfero. Pohoda je največji festival na Slovaškem.
WHAT DOES A BOOKING AGENT DO?
Beckie Sugden, agentka pri ICM Partners / Primary Talent International razloži vlogo koncertnega agenta. Beckie sodeluje s širokim naborom izvajalcev, med drugim z Noname, Anderson.Paak, Ghostemane, Suicide Silence, Mick Jenkins in drugimi.
HOW TO GET SIGNED TO SUB POP?
V prvem delu se sprašujemo: “How To Get Signed To Sub Pop?”
Odgovarja Peter Dijkstra, menedžer nizozemskega noise pop tria The Homesick. Ta v videu razloži, kako so podpisali pogodbo z legendarno založbo Sub Pop.