Kazna Za Uši
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Belgrade , Serbia |
| Products | Garage rock music, albums, singles |
Kazna Za Uši (; translated as Ear Punishment) is a Serbian garage rock ensemble originating from Belgrade.
Formation and Early Recordings (1986–1991)
Established in the fall of 1986 by lead guitarist and vocalist Ivan Đorđević "Ivek", the group made their live debut within the same year. Their initial recordings surfaced in Autumn 1990 on the Nova Aleksandrija compilation Želim jahati do ekstaze, which featured two of their tracks alongside rising artists such as Darkwood Dub, Euforia, Presing, and Klajberi. In January 1991, they issued their first single "Deri kamen" ("Gride the Rock"), backed with "Moj drug" ("My Friend"), showcasing their signature "extreme garage rock" sound. Despite changes in personnel, bassist Rudolf Cibulski and drummer Dejan Utvar became foundational members.
Growing Recognition and Disbandment (1992–1999)
During the summer of 1992, Kazna Za Uši released their debut album Ispod zemlje (Under the Ground), produced by Ljubomir Jovanović "Jovec", formerly of Električni Orgazam. Notable songs included "Koska" ("The Bone"), "Rođen lud" ("Born Mad"), and "Kad budeš mrtav i beo" ("When You Become Dead and White"). They took part in the Gitarijada festival in Zaječar, where they earned the Audience Award, and performed at Brzi Bendovi Srbije, with Đorđević winning best guitarist honors and "Koska" being declared Serbia's "Rock 'n' roll anthem". Throughout 1993, the band frequently appeared at Belgrade’s SKC with an expanded lineup incorporating percussion and saxophone, joined by members of Električni Orgazam and Partibrejkers. Their performances extended to Skopje and Kumanovo as well.
In early 1994, their sophomore album Izliv radosti, napad sreće (An Outburst of Joy, a Seizure of Happiness) was released, blending live recordings from SKC with new studio tracks, once again produced by Jovanović. That May, Cyprus-based label Red Luna issued the compilation 3, which included six tracks from Kazna Za Uši alongside recordings by Presing and Overdose. The band also contributed "Poklon" ("The Gift") to the compilation Radio Utopia (B92: 1989-1994) and "Ovde, ovde" ("Here, Here") to the unplugged collection Bez struje, recorded at Belgrade’s Sava Centar in January 1994. Red Luna re-released their debut album featuring bonus live tracks recorded on Radio B92.
April 1995 saw them perform four concerts in Slovenia before entering a hiatus during which Đorđević played in Greek clubs. The band resurfaced in July 1997 at KST with a revamped lineup including Srđan Radmilović (previously of Euforia), Goran Vujović, and Nebojša Dragojlović (formerly Kandinsky). With bassist Milan Popović, they produced the album Zauške (Mumps), co-produced by Jovanović and Goran Živković. This nine-track record featured guest contributions from Boris Krstajić (synthesizer), Branko Kosar (keyboards), along with backing vocals by Marijana Nešić, Nikola Đuričko, Boris Milivojević, and Nikola Pejak. After releasing this album, the band dissolved.
Reunion and Later Activities (2006, 2009–present)
In November 2006, Kazna Za Uši reunited briefly for a special concert at Akademija commemorating their 20th anniversary. By Autumn 2009, the trio consisting of Ivan Đorđević (guitar, vocals), Rudolf Cibulski (bass, backing vocals), and Milan Bjedov (drums) reassembled and recorded the comeback single "Bez pipanja" ("No Touching") in 2010; it climbed to number five on the Popboks singles chart. That July they performed at the BELEF festival. Keyboardist Boris Eftovski joined them by late 2010. In January 2011, "Bez pipanja" was ranked twelfth on Popboks’ critics’ annual list of top singles.
In November 2013, they collaborated with Ex Revolveri on the track "S vetrom u kosi" ("With Wind in My Hair").
February 2015 marked the self-release of their comeback album Nova zora (New Dawn), containing eleven songs including two live cuts from their 2011 Akademija show as well as covers of two tracks by 1980s new wave band Robna Kuća: "Tamo na mostu" ("There on the Bridge") and "Nahranite hlade" ("Feed the Cold Ones").
In June 2015, Kazna Za Uši unveiled the single "Čučni, baby" ("Get Down, Baby").
Studio albums
| Title | Year of Release |
|---|---|
| Ispod zemlje | 1992 |
| Izliv radosti, napad sreće | 1994 |
| Zauške | 1999 |
Compilation albums
| Title | Year of Release |
|---|---|
| 3 (collaboration with Presing and Overdose) | 1998 |
Singles
| Title | Year of Release |
|---|---|
| "Deri kamen" | 1991 |
| "Bez pipanja" | 2010 |
| "S vetrom u kosi" (featuring Ex Revolveri) | 2013 |
Other appearances
| Song Title | Album Name | Year of Release |
|---|---|---|
| "Teleći pogled" "Nune Papa" |
Želim jahati do ekstaze | 1991 |
| "Poklon" | Radio Utopia (B92: 1989-1994) |
1994 |
| "Ovde, ovde" | Bez struje | 1994 |