Sladek (AUT)

SLADEK is a soul band consisting of singer and guitarist David Sladek, bassist Alvis Reid, and drummer Bernhard Sorger. Their musical journey began in 2019 with the release of their debut album Daydreamin’, introducing the band’s signature blend of infectious R&B melodies and deeply rooted neo-soul influences. Following several subsequent releases, it was their 2024 EP Loveless and, ultimately, their 2025 album Things Gotta Change that marked a turning point in the band’s artistic vision. Drawing inspiration from the soul music of the late 1960s, SLADEK embraced a sound defined by handcrafted musicianship, analogue production aesthetics, and a keen sense of groove and emotion. “We wanted people to hear that this is real people making music together—that not everything has been polished to perfection. Mistakes are part of it. That’s what makes soul so exciting to me,” says bandleader David Sladek.