Band "Stūrī zēvele" reflects on album "Arlabunakti" ahead of "Austras balva" ceremony

Musician Klāvs Lauls of the band "Stūrī zēvele," together with vocalist Elizabete Milta, shared their thoughts on Latvijas Radio 5's program "Piektais ātrums" ahead of the upcoming "Austras balva" award ceremony, where their album "Arlabunakti" has been nominated.

During the conversation, the two musicians discussed how the album came together and described the feelings accompanying the nomination. Lauls noted that "Arlabunakti" is the band's fourth album, and that when they were making their very first record, he had doubts the group would ever reach a fourth. Now, that milestone has arrived.

The musician explained that this album marks the end not of the band itself, but of a larger creative cycle in the group's history. This suggests that with "Arlabunakti," "Stūrī zēvele" has closed one chapter of its artistic journey while leaving room for future development in a new direction.

The album's nomination for the "Austras balva" confirms that the band's latest work has been recognized among industry evaluators. The award ceremony itself still lies ahead, and the musicians say they are approaching it with particular emotions tied to the closing of this cycle rather than simply the release of an album.

"Piektais ātrums" is one of Latvijas Radio 5's programs that regularly covers developments in the Latvian music industry, including upcoming events and nominations for major local music awards. This time, the spotlight fell on "Stūrī zēvele" and its path to this nomination.