Jakub Ziołek

Ziołek, born 1985, remains one of the most active Polish alternative musicians. In 2013 alone, he took part in the release of three albums: T’ien Lai’s Da’at, Późne królestwo by Almeda Trio, and Cień chmury nad ukrytym polem by Stara Rzeka.

The latter received huge praise from both Polish and foreign critics. This one-man band’s album brings millions of coincidences: from psychedelic music through noise to ambient and even, according to Ziołek – black metal inspirations. Slavic folklore, mysticism and a fascination with poetry may well serve as road signs through Cień chmury nad ukrytym polem. His intention was to process his experiences, both music related and otherwise, books had he read and recurring thoughts that had puzzled him into a musical narrative.