Žagar | ar

Part of the burgeoning Eastern European electronica scene, the heavyweight band Žagar started out as three-fifth of the Yonderboi Quintet. After a few years and massive critical success, keyboard player Balázs Zságer (Žagar’s namesake), the turntablist wizard DJ Bootsie and Tibor Lázár drummer splintered off to form their own sound which is a mixture of wave rock, electronica and psychedelic soundscapes embedded in an intriguing Eastern European spirit. Their masterfully crafted albums combine powerful hit-driven tracks with cinematic moods, which blow up when performed live. No wonder they’re sought after performers on festivals and clubs all around Europe. The band...