McKARAS
Long-time MJR komerad, unwavering Lituanian underground electronica resistor once again steps on the Eglynas’ podium with his sounding manifesto! The plan is to return to the origins of industrial music, with the fierce thunder of rhythm machines and the dystopian serpentines of minor notes. The bark beetles (Ips typographus) and the curious daredevils who dare […]
SKLAIDOSI
The duo consists of Nikita Dobrotin (Sraigės Efektas, Delchia) and Levis Abramovas (Sraigės Efektas, Jimmy Joyride). Sworn fans of experimental drones will present a fusion of electronic and guitar music: from sensitive ambient sounds to crashing rustic guitars and post-cratrock rhythms on a gloomy MJR Fir stage.
Laurita PELENIŪTĖ & Tadas DEŠUKAS
A unique project by famous bright Lituanian modern folk character Laurita Peleniūtė and prominent musicians Tadas Dešukas. The duo’s programme “The Magic of Sutartinės” turns the audience into participants and creators. The centuries-old polyphnic chants are transformed into a living energy, their ritual rhythm and free improvisation bringing people together in one big sounding circle. […]
ĒNU KALEIDOSKOPS (LV)
Shadow Kaleidoscope from Riga is probably the most neo-folk’ish band in the Baltic States. Their elegiac, mysterious music has been a constant companion on the MJR journey. Their creative spark ignited in 2004 in Kaunas, Lituania, where vocalist Mārtiņš penned the band’s initial songs during his studies. Since then, they’ve released four albums, deeply infused […]
YORIGE (LT/NL)
Yorige is an experimental music duo of Lithuanian singer Jorige Jurgutytė and Dutch multi-instrumentalist Nix Bakx, who officially debuted in 2022, although they have been performing together for many years. For their first collaboration “Motina” (Mother), they chose an interpretation of Lithuanian mythological heritage. The recordings also feature the music of Jorigė’s mother, the renowned […]
THE LOST CLOG (AU)
For many years we have dreamt of inviting the Australian ensemble Pamesta Klumpė to MJR, probably the most vibrant and smartest collective in the Lituanian diaspora. The group’s energy and strong Australian humour can become an example and inspiration for traditional Lithuanian folklorists! It is a great pleasure that this will finally happen on the […]
ŠAKNYS (LT / NL)
The Netherlands-based neofolk band Šaknys (Roots – eng.) empowers through earth-shaking drones, enchanting melodies and cathartic rhythms. Drawing inspiration from the old Baltic songs, Šaknys bridges ancient traditions with contemporary expression, creating a hauntingly hypnotic sonic experience. With their deep-rooted connection to Nature, ancestral empowerment and mythology, Šaknys invite listeners to reconnect with the depths […]