Slovenian musician Sasha Raven is an overseas artist that really jumped out at us with his unique and original songwriting, vocals and compositions.
One of his biggest singles has been the track, “Indian Summer,” a mellow yet remarkably bright and optimistic track with a good-feeling melodic hook and chorus throughout.
Over the years, he has gained tens of thousands of plays and followers with songs like “Kiss Me,” “Eternal Dreams,” and “Moonrise,” all of which exhibit his skills as a writer and musician.
Raven, who calls himself an introverted musician, is still largely under-the-radar for the level of his talents and skills, but that probably won’t last for long.
Before striking out on his own a few years ago, he was in a short-lived band called Dharma. The band had a mini-hit indie hit track, “Winter’s Day (Afterglow),” written by Morcheeba’s Paul Godfrey, before they decided to part ways.
“That band didn’t last long because of our different music tastes,” Raven said.
“I’m still grateful for the experience.” The breakup of the band did not stop him from pursuing his music.
He obviously had received some attention working with Godfrey, and of course, for his musical abilities.
Raven writes and records in the town of Jesenice nestled in the mountainous Gorenjska region of Slovenia. His local following has been strong for a number of years, while his international audience grows little by little.
He is also a performer of classical and easy listening music for which he has received many recognitions in Slovenia.
Although he has many influences, the artists and bands that inform his music the most include Radiohead, Muse, Nirvana, The Vines, Royal Blood, QOTSA, Interpol, Suede, and Placebo.