A blistering mix of raw punk-rock energy, melodic tension, hardcore urgency and hard-earned life experience, Birds of Disgrace is Slovenians’ most ambitious and emotionally charged release to date.
Formed in Brussels in 2012, Slovenians have spent more than a decade carving out a distinct place in the European underground. Blending explosive punk rock with gritty stoner and blues influences, the band quickly built a reputation for high-intensity performances and uncompromising songwriting, earning a loyal following across Belgium and beyond.
Across fourteen tracks, Birds of Disgrace confronts addiction, grief, shame, social hypocrisy, loneliness and survival, delivering songs that are as brutally honest as they are cathartic. From the psychological turmoil of new single ‘Somebody Help’ to tracks such as ‘Creep Inside’, ‘Don’t Wanna Wake Up’ and ‘Doctor Doctor’, the album explores both private collapse and public failure, capturing the emotional fractures of modern life.
At its core, the record is also about endurance. Songs like ‘Start Again’ and ‘Le Flues’ reflect the album’s central message: no matter how damaged, defeated or lost someone becomes, there is always a path forward.
Lyrically and musically, Birds of Disgrace balances punk sarcasm, dark humour and emotional depth without losing the raw urgency that has defined Slovenians since their earliest days on the Brussels underground circuit.
The band’s journey has not been without tragedy. In 2017, Slovenians lost founding guitarist Sinkesh Krištofik in a sudden accident, an event that deeply affected the group and cast uncertainty over their future. Choosing to continue in his honour, the band returned with renewed purpose, later dedicating their 2020 EP Sinners to his memory and channelling that resilience into their evolving sound.
That spirit of persistence continues to define Slovenians today. Over the years, they have shared stages with punk legends such as The Exploited and performed at major events including Rat Rock Festival, solidifying their reputation as a powerful live force driven by intensity, honesty and connection with their audience.
With confirmed appearances throughout 2026, including a performance at Punk Rock Holiday in Slovenia, Birds of Disgrace by Slovenians is released on 4th September 2026 via Mottow Soundz.
