ARTISTS
Vița de Vie
Vița de Vie is a manifesto – an electric roar that’s grown alongside entire generations of Romanian rockers. With a sound that bites into alternative, hardcore, and rap-metal, they’ve been blowing up the scene since ‘96 and haven’t stopped since.
Vița de Vie is the soundtrack for those who refuse to sit still, who feel music in their gut and freedom in their clenched fists. On stage, Vița doesn’t just play – they ignite, they flip the script, they scream with you.
"Basul și cu toba mare" isn’t just a chorus – it’s a pact: "this one’s for you, the ones who feel." So come to Obciniada and feel it with us!
VAMA
VAMA is one of the most dynamic and surprising pop-rock bands in Romania. The guys are highly experienced musicians, and Tudor Chirilă manages to infuse the performance with the depth and nuance of his acting background.
The band has been playing in its current lineup for over ten years, which makes the connection between members solid and tight-knit. Their diverse composition and varied stylistic approaches make VAMA's concerts consistently surprising and fresh.
At Obciniada, VAMA is coming to break down genre boundaries and set the stage on fire.
Omul cu șobolani
OCS has been pulsing for over 25 years on grunge, rock, and pop-rock frequencies, standing tall as a pillar of Romanian alternative rock. The band — made up of Dan Amariei (vocals), Nicolae Aramă (guitar), Mihnea Dobrotă (drums), and Radu Caragea (bass) — connects three generations of fans through honest music and raw energy.
At Obciniada, OCS bring their unmistakable vibe and guaranteed to shake the place up.
Lupii lui Calancea are a wolf pack born of legend, roots, and the tremor of the earth. Under the vision of Alex Calancea and the explosive energy of the wolf Guz, this project brings the ancient spirit of the people into the present—filtered through deep bass, modern soundscapes, and the haunting call of the caval as if echoing from another world. Their music invokes the ancestors and pulses with an archaic force that cannot be ignored.
At Obciniada, the wolves come to shake the dust off old dances and ignite the fire in living hearts.
Lupii lui Calancea
Luna Amară
Luna Amară stands for honest, direct, and uncompromising rock. For over two decades, they've channeled reality into lyrics and riffs—sometimes brutal, sometimes melancholic, but never meaningless.
With a sound that blends alternative rock, progressive elements, and metal accents, the Cluj-based band has become one of the most authentic voices in the Romanian metal scene. Whether they hit hard with social messages or pull you into their atmosphere with trumpet lines and deep harmonies, Luna Amară isn’t just music to listen to – it’s music to feel live, the kind that gets under your skin.
Odyssey
Odyssey is a band born from passion, dreams, and the desire to tell a story through music.
Formed in 1996 at the Chitara de Argint festival, the band has grown through years of festivals and performances both in Romania and abroad.
Their sound weaves together elements of folk and rock, brought to life with a unique twist—violin and blockflöte adding a special flavor. They don’t just play; they convey emotion—a genuine dialogue between instruments and soul. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Dean Klooge
Dean Klooge is proof that Cluj keeps giving rise to bands that push Romanian rock forward. With a vibrant sound, these guys carve their path through honest, intense alternative rock. Their music flows: well-balanced, rich, and full of lyrics that stick with you.
If you haven’t felt them live yet, get ready – Dean Klooge is here to take the spotlight, and you’ll want them on your playlist after the first song.
MARS
MARS is one of the freshest and most promising new acts on the Iași rock scene. The band’s name stems from the lead singer’s passion for astronomy and is inspired by the question “Is there any life on Mars?”—a reflection of the longing to escape and rediscover oneself.
At Obciniada, MARS promises a cosmic show that will defy the gravity of everyday thoughts.
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Pneumatix
Pneumatix is the sound alchemist who weaves the archaic roots of Romanian folklore with the untamed rhythms of hardtek, tribe, and mental electronic.
A prominent member of the SleepNot! Soundsystem, Pneumatix doesn’t just blast raw energy through the speakers—he redefines Romania’s sonic heritage through a modern rebellion of the beat.
If you want to feel ancient roots vibrating through new frequencies, Pneumatix is the shaman who will take you beyond the boundaries of reality!
Marcu Rareș
Marcu Rareș is a flutist, pianist, percussionist, and architect of electronic sound. Since 1996, he has been bringing mysticism into techno, turning each set into an inner journey.
Producer, DJ, and composer, he crafts music for lucid dreams, deep meditations, and long walks.
At Obciniada, Marcu Rareș invites you into a hypnotic soundscape where classical meets minimal, vibration meets stillness, and marimba dances with analog machines.
AFEX
AFEX comes straight from Sheffield with a sound that pulls you into a world where bass flows like a dense fluid through the veins of the sound system.
With releases on Fokuz Recordings and Four Corners Music, and a fine-tuned instinct for the liquid DnB groove, AFEX builds sonic landscapes you can lose yourself in—like drifting through a neon aquarium, where every kick and bassline ripples like waves across the water’s surface.
As part of Music Me And My Friends Like, he uplifts the local scene and keeps the vibe pure and unfiltered. Get ready to breathe underwater!
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle grew up with music in his blood – a true family legacy. He explores sonic territory between techno, classic electro, original dubstep, and 4x4, always delivering with authentic energy and a clean vibe.
As co-founder of the Music Me and My Friends Like (MMAMFL) collective, he’s an active part of Sheffield’s underground scene.
Known for his vibrant vinyl sets, he’s taken his sound to Canada, Cardiff, Glasgow – and now, he’s ready to leave his mark on Romania.
Fish Eggs
Fish Eggs brings unexpected transitions and an energy that defies logic.
Born in France, raised between Singapore and the UK, Fish Eggs is like a sonic encyclopedia wrapped in creative chaos.
When he’s not behind the decks, he’s working on a PhD in artificial intelligence — but at Obciniada, he’s here to earn his musical doctorate. Expect a wild blend of industrial electronic and UK garage that surprises you just when you think you’ve figured it out.