When Kittchen debuted in 2011 with “Menu”, his mysterious identity surely brought him some extra attention, but nothing could disguise the fact that the Czech scene was facing a unique creative force.

The ‘dream pop’ label might not fit MAYEN perfectly, on the other hand it does justice to their mood filled with melancholy stemming from pulsating rhythms. Originally a one man project, now a regular four piece has released their latest EP, “Elegy”, to much acclaim given by its overall refreshing nature.

Džian Baban has played in numerous bands, all of which lost their breath before releasing a full-length debut. While already established as a comic book author, his new band Dalekko signifies Baban’s breakthrough as a musician.

It took Ondřej Mikula, an already fairly experienced musician, several bands to a gain such attention that his eponymous debut as Aid Kid – available on Soundcloud and Bandcamp – could be labeled as an eagerly awaited one.

Currently the most successful Czech act abroad, Dva have made an international breakthrough with their playfull soundtrack for the computer game “Botanicula”.

Sucking in a vast array of influences, Vložte kočku (aka Insert a Cat) have bits of folk, hip hop and virtuoso prog rock in them, but somehow manage to avoid being trendy.

A three-piece originally coming from the realm of theatre and dance, Kyklos Galaktikos have made a name for themselves with their debut “Osa dobra” (“The Axis of Good”).

Nikola Muchová – performing together with a number of established musicians under the moniker Mucha – has always had appetite for a meaningful provocation.

One of the bands that benefited from the recently established Czech music awards that are not so strictly linked to the music industry, was Zrní from the industrial city of Kladno.