The 'Skaņu mežs' experimental music festival is set to take place this year on October 9 and 10 at the 'Hanzas Perons' cultural venue in Riga, Latvia. Alongside the previously announced black metal band 'Krallice,' the festival has added five more artists and groups to its lineup. This festival is recognized by 'The Wire Magazine,' a leading print media outlet for experimental music, as the largest avant-garde music festival in the Baltic states, which reflects the diverse interests of its audience. Critic Daniel Spicer noted that the festival's attendees are well-prepared for an eclectic mix of performances.

'Skaņu mežs' aims to explore both unresolved and recent changes in contemporary music, encompassing a wide array of genres from hip-hop, metal, and hyperpop to noise, free improvisation, and modern composition. This broad approach highlights the festival's commitment to showcasing the avant-garde spectrum of music. With the addition of artists like 'Krallice,' a band known for redefining the relationship between metal music and composition, the festival is poised to attract a variety of music enthusiasts eager to experience cutting-edge performances.