Eskobars

“Ni dovolj!” is an album of tight, concise exposition. The band has clearly poured most of its creative energy into conquering the Slovenian musical “mainstream.” In terms of songwriting insight, “Ni dovolj!” no longer thrills as catchily…

The album carries a less welcome realization: this time around, Eskobars favor recycling ideas that will satisfy the mass palate to the point where originality takes a back seat.

The debut from a Slovenian alt-rock band packs an effective mix of colorful retro rock and current indie sensibilities into just 33 minutes, and shows Eskobars in a light all their own

"Eskobars" is an album of pure alternative rock that, besides the directness this approach demands, knows nothing of hollowness, tried-and-tested formulas of recycled burnout, or any need for pushy, thoughtless blasting."

Author: Aleš PodbrežnikPhotos: Aleš Podbrežnik Venue: Orto bar / Ljubljana / SloveniaConcert date: 22.09.2010Attendance: 60Ticket price: €0.00 (free entry) Eskobars have literally exploded in no time. In two years of existence they've put…

It's been a long time since a Slovenian band got picked up by a major Slovenian label as an unknown name, free of trends, while still clearly and unmistakably showing off its musical talent. What's more, I'm talking about a Slo

Location: Ljubljana / Gospodarsko razstavišče / SloveniaDate: Thursday, 05/27/2010 This year's MARS festival, an event watched over by the keen eye of the Dallas record label, got a repeat of last year's premiere. That's how it's…

Author: Aleš PodbrežnikPhotos: Aleš Podbrežnik Venue: Gospodarsko razstavišče / Ljubljana / SloveniaConcert date: May 26, 2010Attendance: 2000Ticket price: €29.00 (presale) / €36.00 (day of show) This year's MARS festival, an event…