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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Kreyson is a volcano that erupted. Stones from it are still falling today, says singer Ladislav Křížek

Singer Ladislav Křížek describes the ongoing impact of the volcanic metaphor related to his band Kreyson.

Mar 22 • 16:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I cannot compose songs with the ambition of being commercially interesting, says singer Ondřej Ruml

Czech singer Ondřej Ruml discusses his creative process and the challenges of aiming for commercial success in his songwriting.

Mar 20 • 12:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Vypsaná fixa dressed a famous hockey player in overalls in the clip for the song It Was Certain

The Czech band Vypsaná fixa features a renowned hockey player sporting overalls in their new music video for the song 'It Was Certain.'

Mar 20 • 08:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The ambitions of the band Iron Maiden still burn bright. A documentary about the heavy metal legend heads to cinemas

A new documentary titled 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' chronicles the tumultuous fifty-year history of the iconic British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, set to premiere in Czech cinemas on May 14, 2026.

Mar 19 • 12:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czech Conductor Hrůša Wins Classical Music Oscar and Bavarian Order of Merit

Conductor Jakub Hrůša has received the International Artist of the Year award, known as the Oscar of classical music, and the Bavarian Order of Merit in a ceremony held in Bamberg.

Mar 19 • 10:24 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Jonatán Pastričák: The conductor is following the same pattern as Šimkovičová, but many Czechs do not realize it

Jonatán Pastričák, a prominent figure in contemporary Czech-Slovak film music, discusses his experiences after winning his second Czech Lion award and comments on the reception of his speech at the award ceremony.

Mar 18 • 14:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

David Koller: Many people voted for the ultras just out of boredom. Now we need to resolve who is a police officer and who is a pervert

In an interview, Czech musician David Koller discusses his upcoming album, current political concerns, and personal reflections on his past.

Mar 18 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Janáček Opera to Showcase at Prestigious Festival in Hong Kong

The Janáček Opera will be featured at a prestigious festival in Hong Kong, highlighting the cultural significance of Czech music on an international stage.

Mar 16 • 14:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

At the Vinyla Awards, Black Tar Jesus, the Rivermoans project, and Miloš Hroch succeeded

The album 'Aftermath' by Black Tar Jesus was awarded Album of the Year at the Vinyla Awards, with Rivermoans being named Discovery of the Year and Miloš Hroch's book winning Project of the Year.

Mar 14 • 09:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Day in History. The World Premiere of Composer Smetana's Cycle "My Homeland" in Prague

The article discusses the historical significance of Bedřich Smetana's composition "My Homeland," which premiered in Prague in the 19th century against a backdrop of rising national identity in Europe.

Mar 14 • 05:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Giedrė Lukšaitė-Mrázkova invites you to learn about composers who inspired Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert

Professor Emerita Giedrė Lukšaitė-Mrázkova discusses the influence of notable Czech composers on classical music and their historical contexts.

Mar 13 • 14:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Jubilee Blues Alive will offer world stars and more from the Czech scene

The event Blues Alive will present international stars alongside a selection of Czech artists.

Mar 12 • 08:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Grand Designer of 2025 is Krejčiřík. Eva Eisler entered the Hall of Fame

Jiří Krejčiřík won the Grand Design Award for 2025 for his lighting collections and music furniture, while Eva Eisler was inducted into the Hall of Fame during the Czech Grand Design Awards ceremony.

Mar 11 • 21:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

At a Crossroads of Life. Žižka Released a Song for Eurovision

Czech artist Žižka releases his Eurovision song amidst technical difficulties faced by the news outlet.

Mar 11 • 19:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

New albums: Harry Styles, Morrissey, Švihadlo, Jiří Schelinger, or Původní Bureš

The article discusses the latest album releases from various artists including Harry Styles, Morrissey, and several Czech musicians.

Mar 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

We are all a bit strange. Let's keep our childlike minds and not let the system crush us, calls singer Pam Rabbit

Czech singer Pam Rabbit discusses her upbringing, her upcoming shows, and the themes of her new album in a recent interview.

Mar 10 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A Year of Remembrance for Guitarist Hladík Will Bring a Tour and a Book, Culminating in the Documentary "My Play"

A documentary about the late Czech guitarist Radim Hladík will premiere in December, alongside a tour and other tributes marking his 80th birthday and the 10th anniversary of his death.

Mar 9 • 11:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Singer Joe McDonald has died

Czech singer Joe McDonald has passed away, though further details are not accessible due to technical issues with the article.

Mar 9 • 06:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Image: Don't be afraid, breathe, conjure. A film about David Stypka will enter cinemas

A film about the life of Czech musician David Stypka is set to be released in cinemas soon.

Mar 9 • 06:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech Republic Unveils Its Representative for Eurovision: A Little Known Young Talent

Czech Republic has announced its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest as a relatively unknown young talent.

Mar 8 • 19:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"God's Jesters" and the Creators of Classicism from the Czech Republic - the International Marco Scacchi Early Music Festival Has Begun

The Marco Scacchi Early Music Festival in Lithuania highlights the works of composer M. Scacchi and various contemporary musicians across a broad historical range, starting with the music of the Middle Ages.

Mar 6 • 19:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Mejl Hlavs was 75 years old. His post-revolution album is being released again

The article discusses the re-release of Mejl Hlavs's post-revolution album, coinciding with his 75th birthday.

Mar 6 • 12:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"We can still surprise each other." Tata Bojs talks about their dreaming and new album

Tata Bojs, the Czech music band, has released their new album "V původním snění" after a six-year hiatus, receiving critical acclaim for its depth and innovation.

Mar 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"We Can Still Surprise Each Other." Tata Bojs on Their New Album and Their Dreaming

Czech band Tata Bojs has released their new album "V původním snění" after a six-year wait, celebrated with a concert in Prague, and has been met with critical acclaim for their originality and evolution over nearly forty years.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Tereza Mašková presents an emotional music video with Darija Pavlovičová and Marek Lambora

Czech singer Tereza Mašková released a new emotional music video featuring Darija Pavlovičová and Marek Lambora.

Mar 3 • 09:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Voice of Lenka Dusilová Will Resound in a Cave in the Heart of the Moravian Karst

Lenka Dusilová, a prominent figure in Czech music, will perform a unique solo concert in the Výpustka Cave on May 23, combining her distinctive sound with the cave's magical acoustics.

Mar 2 • 10:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The music festival Beseda will feature a rapper from London and punk musicians from New York

The Beseda festival in Tasov, Czechia, will host London's rapper Lady Lykez and the New York punk band Balaclava, alongside notable Czech acts.

Mar 2 • 10:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Future Big Star: Fourteen-year-old Max from Rokycany Shines in Singing Competitions

A fourteen-year-old boy named Max from Rokycany is gaining recognition for his exceptional talent in singing competitions.

Feb 28 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Review: Gentle Guys Break Down Walls. Tata Bojs Released a New Album

Czech band Tata Bojs has released a new album that combines innovative sound with thoughtful lyrics, reflecting contemporary themes.

Feb 27 • 10:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Baptism by Light. The Great Tata Bojs Create Universes and Fall Back in Prague's Karlín

Czech band Tata Bojs electrified the audience at Prague's Forum Karlín with their album release concert for 'V původním snění' on a lively Thursday night.

Feb 27 • 09:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photo: Thousands of people a little happier. Tata Bojs and their factory of dreams

The article discusses the impact of the Czech band Tata Bojs on their audience, bringing joy and happiness through their music.

Feb 27 • 04:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Rock'n'roll pedestrians Tata Bojs achieve concert happiness with their eleventh album

Czech band Tata Bojs celebrates the release of their eleventh album, marking a milestone in their music journey.

Feb 26 • 23:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The keyboardist Jiří Valenta, a former long-time member of the band Olympic, has passed away

Keyboardist Jiří Valenta, known for his decades-long tenure with the Czech rock band Olympic, has died at the age of 66.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Former member of the group Olympic, keyboardist Jiří Valenta, has died

Jiří Valenta, the former keyboardist of the renowned Czech band Olympic, has passed away.

Feb 25 • 20:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Musician Jiří Valenta has died

Czech musician Jiří Valenta has passed away, though details surrounding his death are not provided in the article content.

Feb 25 • 19:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Tomáš Kočko about the new album Perperuna: We wanted to make a metal album

Czech musician Tomáš Kočko discusses the creative process behind his new album, emphasizing a desire to explore metal music.

Feb 25 • 12:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Sausages on Installments, Improving PR for Pigeons, and Living Like Angelina Jolie. Rapper Athena Chlebová is the Voice of Generation Z

Czech rapper Athena Chlebová, known for her humorous and candid artistry, is set to perform her first concert abroad while joking about the scheduling conflict with a Slovak Olympic hockey match.

Feb 25 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Vinyla Night: The Vinyla Music Awards culminate in a festival celebrating talents of the Czech scene

The Vinyla Music Awards will host its second festival format this year, featuring a night of performances and award presentations for Czech music talent.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

MikAel is already singing in Czech. In the new song, he gives courage and hope to those bullied.

The Czech artist MikAel releases a new song in Czech, aimed at empowering and inspiring those who have experienced bullying.

Feb 24 • 15:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Švihadlo Group Used Footage from the War in Ukraine in Their New Clip

The Czech band Švihadlo has incorporated footage from the ongoing war in Ukraine in their latest music video.

Feb 24 • 12:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Singer Yungblud to Organize Festival in Hradec Králové

British singer Yungblud is set to organize a festival in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.

Feb 24 • 10:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Don't be afraid, breathe, magic. A documentary about the exceptional musician David Stypka is heading to theaters

A new documentary film about the late Czech musician David Stypka will premiere on April 16, 2026, following regional pre-screenings.

Feb 23 • 15:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Musician Willie Colón has died

Czech music news reports the death of renowned musician Willie Colón.

Feb 21 • 20:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

What is this? Michal Hrůza created the title song for the film 'Someone Likes it in Plzeň'

Singer Michal Hrůza has released the title song for the upcoming Czech comedy film 'Someone Likes it in Plzeň', which premieres on April 2.

Feb 20 • 10:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In her role, I have to see myself, says Bára Poláková. In the film Unexpected Summer, she plays and wrote a song for it

Czech actress and singer Bára Poláková discusses her role in the film 'Unexpected Summer' and her involvement in writing a song for it.

Feb 19 • 13:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Vladimír Merta is preparing a concert and a new album Sky Doesn't Wait. He will celebrate his 80th birthday.

Czech songwriter Vladimír Merta will celebrate his 80th birthday with a concert and the release of a new album titled 'Sky Doesn't Wait' in Prague.

Feb 18 • 13:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Underground Musician František Horáček, Known as Jim Čert, Has Died

František Horáček, an underground singer and accordionist known as Jim Čert, has passed away at the age of 69, with notable impacts on the Czech unofficial music scene of the 1980s.

Feb 18 • 09:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Review: Sombr is a superstar of a new type. In Prague, he waved the Czech flag

The article reviews Sombr, a rising star in a new genre, who recently waved the Czech flag during a performance in Prague.

Feb 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Petr Kolář sings about forgiving loves that have left us. He shot a new clip with his sons

Czech singer Petr Kolář has released a new music video about the theme of forgiveness in love, featuring his sons.

Feb 17 • 09:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Musician Václav Veselý has died

Czech musician Václav Veselý has passed away, though details surrounding his death remain unreported due to technical difficulties on the news site.

Feb 17 • 05:55 UTC

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