The Queues (Baptism) + The Landmine Spring + Chora Sfakion

THE QUEUES

This bearded brotherly duo from Znojmo—whose combined height nears four meters—blends influences from garage rock, lo-fi, punk, and stoner rock with the power of a full-sized band. They successfully translate their signature live energy into their recordings: vocal lines complement distorted guitar riffs—underpinned by bass from a separate amp—which, together with drums often built on machine-like, repetitive beats, form a tight, cohesive whole.

THE LANDMINE SPRING

At the turn of the millennium, The Landmine Spring became a benchmark for indie/emo hardcore. Their sound—influenced by bands like the American acts Quicksand or Texas is the Reason—always remained distinctive. To this day, it bears the authentic stamp of that era, a time when it was not unusual for The Landmine Spring to share the stage with the cult band Fugazi.

CHORA SFAKION

This young post-punk band from Znojmo released their excellent debut album, *Féerie*, last year. A defining characteristic of the band is the unmistakable delivery of singer and primary lyricist Michaela Frindová; her urgent vocals and stage energy make her a superb frontwoman. Dreamy vocals, shoegaze-style distorted guitars, drums that feel almost searing, and basslines that repeat like a mantra. Spoken word, sharp cymbals, screaming, and catchy melodies. Chora Sfakion draw the audience into the action of stories—both fictional and well-known—that captivate with their sheer intensity.