Juodaragis’ old good friend Sieben is a one-man whirlwind, looping and layering a heady mix of violin and voice. Always hypnotic. Previously more floaty, it’s all a bit turbo-charged since the introduction of Matt’s 5-string Kevlar violin, Kev. He’s a bit more punk and attitude than Matt.
Matt Howden: I’m very much looking forward to being back at the fabulous MJR festival once again, and will definitely be playing the song I wrote for the festival many years ago, Black Moon Rise Again.
A band that existed 25 years ago and was known for strange cyber-folk-core density, their performances have always been more of a manifestation than a
A unique group of Ukrainian actresses, born in the experimental Kyiv theatre DAKH, which gave the world another phenomenous collective – DAKHA BRAKHA. In their
When we choose and fantasise about the bands that would crown the night’s performances on MJR stages, we always seek to discover those special artists
One of the most recognized and popular bands in Lituania, performing artistic rock with folk influences, mythological symbols, mystical elements and beautiful vocals of Aistė
The final thunder of Mėnuo Juodaragis and the whole history of the festival can’t be imagined without the most powerful band in Latvia! SkyForger has
Finnish psychedelic forest rock wizards from Finland return to Dūburys Island for a magical exchange. After leaving a distinct mossy imprint on MJR 2016, Hexvessel
For more than 15 years, Sangre de Muerdago have been leading a path towards deep immersion into worlds of delicate and mysterious Galician folk music,
One of those Baltic groups without which it is hard to imagine the fairyale of Juodaragis.Bagpipe and drum music group Auļi was founded in 2003
The most epic Baltic metal at the moment, with the spirit of ancient battles and the entourage of mythological gods – what a suprise to
A totally unique sound artist from Norway, fusing and breaking different musical genres. A few years ago he stunned and enchanted the MJR audience with
Juodaragis’ old good friend Sieben is a one-man whirlwind, looping and layering a heady mix of violin and voice. Always hypnotic. Previously more floaty, it’s
The minimalistic, rhythmic, and gently psychedelic music of the Kamaniu Šilelis (Bumblebees’ pinewood – eng) duo could be described as contemporary electrified indie folk with
After many times in the MJR – for the last time. Bardrock band VOS VOS (A little bit) made several spectacular appearances at Juodaragis in
Puuluup duo is a multi-award-winning collective from Estonia! A pinch of surrealism, modern folklore and talharpa revival! The old and the new stick together like
Tharaphita is a genuine pagan black metal band from Estonia, active since 1995. Three decades ago they became the most prominent thunderers of Pagan Metal
In recent years, the wave of nordic/viking music has had many followers and is bringing new names. Although they are numerous, it is a rare
“I invite you to meet me at the final Mėnuo Juodaragis festival and to immerse yourself in the cinematic and poetic musical dream that we
Lituanian pop rock band made by legendary members of the legendary new wave group FOJE. Will cast their dreamy and meaningfuly poetic music to present
Saulijus Petreikis’ music features both traditional and archaic wind instruments, and his performances are characterised by energy and a wide range of emotions. With over
Donatas Bielkauskas Donis – the creator and companion of Juodaragis since the very first nights in 90s, he has appeared in all MJR festivals without
The venerable and renowned Lituanian traditional folklore ensemble, known since 1980. The leaders of the ensemble are famous folk nurturers – Daiva and Evaldas Vyčinas.
The group of sutartinės (ancient Lituanian polyphonic chants) singers met 35 years ago in the folklore ensemble Ratilio at Vilnius University, and later took part
Traditional dance lovers are familiar with this band from Lituanian Uplands, and their centuries-old dance tunes: polkas, waltzes, foxtrots and figure dances. The first time
“We like it and we do it” – that’s one sentence to describe what unites the musicians of the instrumental folk group Ratilai (Ripples in
Big news!!! – legendary pagan folk metal band Zpoan Vtenz will perform on stage of the final MJR! This project, founded by Ramūnas Peršonis –
The well-known Lituanian bard Vytautas V. Landsbergis and his son Jonas will enchant the audience with a new programme “Fly over the top of the
It is a dark-folk enchanted journey along the secret path of Baltic eternity – prābutiskan – towards the legendary Ramawa shrine. The magical music of
Cult Lituanian band, known since the very beginnings of our black metal scene. Like the Mėnuo Juodaragis festival, Nahash has been spreading the mist of dark
We sang songs as we sowed.We sang songs as we baked bread.We sang songs as we hunted.We sang songs as we celebrated.Songs were sung as
Duo of Zhenia Purpurovsky and Paul Chilton produce and perform ultra dark electronic music that rose out of the bare realities of life. It’s a
The men’s squad Ugniavijas performs military-historical songs. Inspired by the oldest Lituanian folk melodies, thess men enrich them with unique sounding and bold male polyphony
Kūlgrinda is a secret underwater path through the swamp. In ancient heathen traditions it is also considered a path of initiation, linking us to our
Every time this unique group of men visited the festival, the spirit of Juodaragis was ignited by the beautifully sonorous songs of the brothers’ nation,
Virginija is a musician and a singer with a uniquely rich voice and exclusive love for poetry. For over 20 years she performed with the
A witchy post-folk group that boldly plays with wild voices and shamanic rhythms. Although the band announced split up a few years ago, on the
Whispering dunes and concrete quays, salty winds of the sea and urban bustle. Silence of the morning beach and stormy waves. The constantly changing band
All the time, Vilkduja seems to be trying to break out of her own boundaries, while at the same time paradoxically remaining true to itself.
When it comes to providing a soundtrack to the images of the whole of Juodaragis, we usually think of the music of Vėlių Namai (Home
A fresh and refreshing gust of wistful post-punk on the Lituanian music scene. Kyla Vėjas! (The Wind Rises – eng) duo makes their way with
The distinctive-sounding drone ambient project created by well-known post-industrial scene figures: Laurynas Jukonis (Girnų Giesmės, Svaixt, NuliS:S:S:S, Vėlu, etc.) and Leonardas Marozas (ex-Andaja, Pergalė, Lapot,
An indefinite longing, with a watercolour core running through the music. Unhurried landscapes, echoes of melancholy. The drone ambient music project, which has been around
We are very pleased to announce the legendary pioneers of contemporary Baltic sound – the art group Ženklas X !!! At the video concert we
Ten years have already/only passed since DJ Do’s last performance at MJR. Dovydas Bluvsteinas is the legendary figure of independent music inLituania. On MJR DJ
It was 2014, when the Mėnuo Juodaragis was held in Skinderiškis Denrological Park in Kėdainiai district. The theme of the festival wasDreams. DJ Ryklys, the
A cult post-industrial project, MJR’s peer and collaborator since the early days. During its long creative journey, the sound of the Girnų Giesm4s has undergone
There is always a beginning and an end. And in between, there is ISLAND (Sala), that unpredictable kraken of chaos, always teetering on thebrink of extinction,
WEJDAS (ancient Prussian word for God) will dive into the waves of midnight ambient sounds, accompanied by the live lyrics of theonce-existing band AKYS, plucked
All three girls – Adelė, Saulė and Lina – have been singing Lituanian folk songs and sutartines for many years in various groups and contexts,and
A deep sound of Zarasai region traditions, probably the first Zarasai ensemble to appear at MJR 17 years ago. The winners of the mostprestigious Lituaniain
Aurelijumi Sirgedas, the leader of Lituanian gothic rock band Siela, together with guitarist Aurimas Driukas will play their best and darkest hits – from the
The most famous Lituanian folk rock band, whose sharp guitar riffs, rockpulsa tion, folklore and contemporary music mixture quickly ignite the audience. Lituanian song traditions,
The repertoire of Daiva and Evaldas Vyčinas family duo presents songs byfolklore collectors Antanas and Jonas Juška and Liudvikas Rėza.Accompanied by traditional kanklės they are
Always young, the folklore ensmeble and hiking club has released 10 albums in its 30 years of existence, and organised 160 hikes with songsand music.
Jonas Chovkevičius, formerly a rock musician and now a promoter of acoustic archaic sound, will perform CHANTS FOR THE GREAT at the MJR Altar. These
Two talented masters of Lituanian postfolk music: Žemyna is a skilled traditional kanklės (zither) player, and Donis is a versatile instrumentalist, mastering a wide range
The mad mug lifters and the masters of the burnt-down theatre will bid farewell to the festival and its visitors with traditionally frenziednight dances, spiced
A duo from Estonia, residents of Beats From The Vault will enrich the space of Eglynas with dark and ritual mix of techno, EBM, TBM
A phenomenon that has been raising the roofs for 15 years already! A crew of three men and a dog Pitchka has been creating a
Vytautas Pliadis, known as the author of the OBŠRR project, explores the topic of extinction from different perspectives. His music harmoniously combines acoustic and electronic
The sound of synthesizers in autumn forests. Echoes of samplers in the meadows. The creak of fallen trees turning into leaves. The rustle of falling
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 duo consists of Nikita Dobrotin (Sraigės Efektas, Delchia) and Levis Abramovas (Sraigės Efektas, Jimmy Joyride). Sworn fans of experimental drones will present a fusion
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
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
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
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
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
