The term “supergroup” is often overused and slightly inappropriate, but in the case of this Bratislava-based – somewhat elusive yet spectacular – collective, it fits surprisingly well. Its members come from bands such as La3no Cubano, Space Cats, Erik Šulc & Tribal Colours, Isobutane and Kriss Krimm. They describe their own sound with the deliberately over-the-top label “postvirtual lo-fi secondwave hyperpop,” yet their music also draws from jazz rock, breakbeats and vaporwave. Quite possibly the best Slovak band you haven’t heard of yet.
Quatro Emocione emerged in the previous decade, with their first recording dating back to 2020. The project is the brainchild of acclaimed bassist Miloš Bulík, who – like the other members – is active across numerous Slovak formations. Given the members’ busy schedules, Quatro Emocione’s concerts and releases are far rarer than they deserve to be, which makes their Ostrava appearance all the more special. Their latest release, aptly titled Nestíham (2025), once again blends their signature mix of influences, including unexpected Japanese melodic lines generated through a vocaloid instrument operated by pianist virtuoso Kristína Smetanová.