CIVILI Reveal New LP: A Call From The Past

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Yugoslavia's 80s Music Underground Scene

Growing up I always followed stories about the vibrant music scene of 1980s Yugoslavia, and wondered what that energy actually felt like. The tales of underground clubs, defiant punk attitudes, and the raw creativity born from cultural chaos seemed almost mythical. Then came CIVILI. My brother and friends started a band and it all got super close...

Live!

As rock band from Zajecar - Yugoslavia, initially they were on the outside of Belgrade, Zagreb, Ljubljana, and other major cities, but they quickly became a part of the underground punk and new wave scene of the 1980s. Those were goldeen years of Yugoslavian rock music, and once their songs started to spin on popular radio stations (legendary Studio B), they've managed to break to the scene that was vibrant, busy, and full of authenticity.

Discovering CIVILI's Sound

CIVILI's music channels the spirit of iconic bands like Ekatarina Velika (EKV), Film, and Disciplina Kičme. Their blend of punk and new wave creates something that feels both nostalgic and immediate. The raw energy in their music carries that defiant spirit of that time. The songs are short, direct, and packed with emotion. There are love songs, songs about growing up, friendship, and the trials of youth.

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Their performances at various events and festivals demonstrate the band's full force when playing live and the strong bond with fans. Listening their music today, older fans reconnect with cultural memories while younger listeners discover something genuine and unfiltered.

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Band Members

Their lineup brings together taleneted musicians who lived and breathed the underground scene:

  • Boba: delivers vocals, lyrics that carry both melody and attitude Box

  • Zdene creates guitar work that bridges punk aggression with new wave sophistication
    Zmaj

  • Srle Crnac songs author & provides bass lines that anchor the band's rhythmic foundation Crnac

  • Miđa drives the energy with drumming that captures the underground scene's intensity Midja

Helping hands...

The musicians and friends that have contributed to their live shows and recordings:

...and some friends

Their dedicated support team for logistics, media, and photography shows they're serious about their craft and presentation.

Album "A Call From The Past"

A Call From The Past - CIVILI

In 2024, CIVILI released a modern mix of their old recordings, album, "A Call From The Past." The album is a testament to their commitment to preserving the spirit of the 1980s underground scene while infusing it with modern sensibilities. The album's tracks are a mix of their most popular songs and one new composition, Dacha, all of which pay homage to the era's punk and new wave influences while remaining relevant to today's listeners.

Dacha

CIVILI's revival suggests that the best way to honor musical heritage is to keep it alive and evolving. Their success lies in understanding that the underground scene wasn't about specific sounds or styles, but about maintaining creative independence and authentic expression.