Alfapop
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 in Belgrade, Serbia |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Belgrade , Serbia |
| Products | Music albums |
Alfapop (, transliterated as Alphapop) was a Serbian power pop ensemble originating from Belgrade in 2000, initially known as Tir na n'Og. The group originally specialized in Irish folk and Celtic rock, establishing themselves as a prominent participant in Serbia's Celtic rock environment and issuing one album within that style. In 2008, they adopted the name Alfapop, embraced a power pop sound, released a second album in 2010, and disbanded soon after.
Tir na n'Og (2000–2008)
Formed by admirers of Irish music in 2000, Tir na n'Og derived its name from Irish mythology. The lineup eventually solidified with Jovana Vujnović on vocals, Jovan Dragumilo handling guitar and vocals, Miroslav Kočić playing violin, Damir Žigić on drums, and Ranko Radovanov on bass.
Their debut album, titled Tir na n'Og, was recorded in 2005 and released the following year through One Records. The record contained tracks in both English and Serbian languages, fusing punk rock with traditional Irish and Serbian folk influences. They produced three music videos to promote the songs "Brodovi," "Danny Boy," and "River."
Alfapop (2008–2011)
By 2008, the band had streamlined to a trio consisting of Vujnović, Dragumilo, and Radovanov, changed their name to Alfapop, and shifted their musical direction toward power pop while still performing selections from their previous repertoire. During this period, they took part in the "Zdrav život - moj stil" ("Healthy Life - My Style") initiative organized by Serbia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports.
In 2010, Alfapop released their self-titled album via Bulgarian label AMAdea Records. This release featured nine tracks sung in Serbian along with an electronic bonus piece titled "Fantasy," performed by Vujnović. Promotional videos were created for the songs "Sati" ("Hours") and "Hoću još" ("I Want More"). The track "Kao prvi put" ("Like the First Time") included a duet with Lazar Drecun from the band Charlie B.
Following the album’s launch, Dragumilo revealed intentions to produce a live album. Nevertheless, Alfapop became inactive after 2011 without formally announcing their disbandment.
as Tir na n'Og
- Tir na n'Og (2006)
as Alfapop
- Alfapop (2010)