Next to Silence have no direction, but they do have course. Established by members of some of the most renowned Macedonian bands and orchestras, Next to Silence pursue the epiphany of the sound they seek. In this environment, they create music with no predetermined perspective, opening a wide space for musical narration. Their sound captures scenes and notions, which they explore through the unique cohesion of their musical personalities and the delicate art of speaking without words. They are most powerful here and through the meticulous intertwining of numinosity and sarcasm they address matters far beyond the tangible, yet deeply embedded in their understanding of the world. Next to Silence continue this exploration in their latest musical volume, named ‘Ruh’. Staying true to their tradition of evoking notions layered with embedded meanings, they sonically illustrate what words have only superficially touched. Their compositions draw on a variety of natural phenomena, ancient crafts, mystical practices, embodied representations, and twisted wits, all of which gain new essence and significance in their music. Next to Silence will bring this same attitude to their performance at the Skopje Jazz Festival, where they will sonically illustrate ‘Ruh’ and allow it to wander through the senses of the audience.