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Seven years after their last full length album, sonic enchantresses ŽEN are back with a new album, establishing themselves as one of the key figures on the regional independent scene of the 21st century. Since 2010, they have been crafting their delicate sonic expression by blending elements of post-rock, shoegaze, prog indie rock, and neo-psychedelia. ŽEN are passionate ambassadors of the DIY ethic, remaining active on the European live music circuit for nearly 15 years. Since the early days, they have been in full control of their booking schedule as well as the design and production of their merch. They also built and equipped their own studio, where they independently recorded their latest album.

Two years ago, Eva Badanjak (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Sara Ercegović (drums, synths, vocals) were joined by Jelena Božić (bass guitar, vocals), who replaced Ivona Ivković. The new lineup naturally brought a fresh dynamic to the rhythm section and the construction of tight grooves. Their fourth album, Ciklus, marks an important new chapter in their discography. Its title symbolizes the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one, while also referencing the female menstrual cycle, which represents the cyclical nature of life.

"Onstage, the band with a subtlety that tempered the high expectations, drawing me in with songs that had a beautiful ebb and flow, with layers played of noise and melody, precision playing, and unexpected chord changes and progressions." (Kevin Cole,KEXP)

"This is a perfect modern pop post-rock, math-rock, prog-indie, synthwave – very well thought out and hypnotic to watch and listen to... ŽEN are a beautiful misty treasure and a real find!" (Louder Than War)

"Croatia’s Zen are three stylish girls playing stadium-sized shoegaze and drone-rock with nods to Spacemen 3, My Bloody Valentine and The Cure. Their set was watertight, melodic, heavy and accompanied by unrelenting, psychedelic visuals only adding to the mind-meld and pleasing disorientation." (Clash Magazine)