Against the Frets: Luke Treble
A prolific songwriter, Luke Treble arrived in Kraków in 2014 armed with songs, his trusty 12 string Simon and Patrick, a somewhat healthy liver and a bulging hernia. He has released two digital albums and is also the guitarist and singer of The Arc & Tech Arrows.
Gaslighting & Angst: Winners of the Art and Violence 2020 Composition Competition
Meet the winners of the Art and Violence International Composition Competition 2020 organised by the 2Act Foundation in Kraków. Read the interviews with the composers and get to know about their musical careers, influences, likes and interests.
100 Years of Solid Tunes: CroDad in Kraków
Read about the genesis of this staple band in the Kraków music scene. CroDad & 100 Years combines a unique style of avant-rock with outlandish stage performances by their lead singer Chris, aka CroDad.
My Life as a Poodle: Püdelsi’s First Vocalist. An Appreciation of the Band’s Founder, Andrzej Bieniasz
David Rocks, the first vocalist of Püdelsi, reminisces on his time spent in Kraków in 1985 when he met and played with the late Andrzej Püdel Bieniasz.
Kraków Cellar Sounds: Underground Music, Underground – 2009-2017 Part 1.
Shaun ONeill opens the blog series “The (Recent) Archeology of the Kraków Music Scene” by reminiscing on his Polish musical adventure and revisiting the first two bands he played with: Too Pretty for Porn and Dust Bunnies.
To the Rhythm of a Cause: Local Bands Support Rethinking Refugees at Klub Alchemia
Rhythm for Refugees, a charity concert in Kraków at Klub Alchemia. Full performances.
Of Rolling Stones and Precious Gems: An Overview of the “Moving Out” Series
South African saxophonist Ethan Smith tells us the story behind the Moving Out concert series, as well as anecdotes about how he met each of the musicians, friends old and new, who agreed to be a part of it. A window to a very personal experience of Kraków and a showcase of the talent on the local music scene.
Stop Supporting Local Bands & Musicians Now!
What does it really mean to “support” the arts & culture? We need to be more conscious about the music market and how it has developed, as well as what and how we consume live music.
Out of the Comfort Zone: A Collaboration with The National Museum in Kraków
A World Music concert series: an overview and retrospective on the collaboraton between Kraków Music and The National Museum in Kraków.
Born in a Pandemic, Grown during Lockdown: How Kraków Music Began
Quarantined at its genesis, Kraków Music developed to the beat of Covid-19 during the lockdown. A brief account of how an idea grew out of necessity and a big thank you to everyone who helped from the beginning.