Bad Karma Boy (SK)
This pop-rock group from Slovakia became the topic of conversations as early as its debut EP was released (Slnko Records 2013). The trio of Juraj Marikovič (vocals, guitar), Adela Tihláriková (keyboards, vocals) and Peter Hrabě (percussion) did prove the expectations justified on the second album, Údolia a kopce. “[The album] is a surprising collection of strong melodies with considerable hit potential, yet still it offers room for experiments,” says a review at Rockmag.cz. “This relates to the use of various digital effects and instruments, such as the legendary theremin. The band is trying to uphold Heraclitus’ theorem ‘Panta rhei’. They never step twice in the same stream and keep searching for new ways.”