22.04.2025. » 09:19
When Sound Becomes a Bridge: SWW and the Art that Connects Worlds
In places where others see only borders, we see space for creation. Something Went Wrong (SWW) was born in Mitrovica, a city full of stories about division—but also hidden stories of courage, resistance, and art that persists. Our music is one of those stories.
When we started, there were no grand plans. Just a few people from different sides, with different stories, who felt it was time to create something honest. We come from different ethnic communities, with life experiences that shaped us in many ways.
Working on our first album was much more than a musical process. It took time and honesty. It wasn’t just technical—it was a process of getting to know each other, adapting, and building trust. Sometimes it was hard. But every chord, every rehearsal, every finished song was a step forward. Our sound became authentic because it carried all our differences—without trying to erase them. Sometimes, it just meant playing without words, looking for a sound that could speak for us.
Our creativity didn’t come from perfection, but from differences. The guitar riffs Jamill brings are often energetic, and sometimes deeply emotional and gentle. Miloš adds stability and strength with his drums. Savica expands the space with her keyboards, while Nemanja on bass adds the pulse that holds us all together. And then there’s me, Ilda—my voice carries the emotion, sometimes subtly, sometimes directly.
The process of songwriting was organic. Some songs came quickly, born out of almost accidental improvisations. Others evolved slowly, changing shape through conversations, disagreements, and compromise. But each one holds a piece of our shared story—a story about how different worlds can find a common rhythm.
The lyrics are not an artificial attempt at “reconciliation.” They speak of universal feelings: of insecurity, of how the search for meaning is something we all share, no matter our name, surname, or language. They speak of inner battles we all know, of moments when the world feels too big, and you feel too small.
Working on the album was also technically challenging. We balanced our time between daily responsibilities, recorded in all kinds of conditions, and found ways to reconcile different musical tastes and influences. We didn’t have a big production behind us. What we had was the most important thing—dedication and belief that what we were doing mattered.
The promotion of our album is still ahead. And we don’t see it as the end of the process, but as a new beginning. Concerts lie ahead, encounters with audiences, conversations that we hope will open new questions and spark new ideas.
We hope that each performance becomes more than just music—a space for encounter, exchange, a moment where the world might look different, even if just for a while.
We know we don’t live in a perfect world. We know change doesn’t come easily. But that’s exactly why we choose to be the voice of a different Mitrovica—one that refuses to give up on the idea of togetherness.
Our message isn’t a big slogan. It’s simple: art belongs to everyone. Sound belongs to everyone. The right to be together in art cannot be taken away.
Something Went Wrong (SWW) may carry a note of irony in its name, but what we’re building together is serious and deep. Our music doesn’t offer easy answers. It asks: what makes us a community? How can we be part of the same song, the same story, despite everything?
Looking back, we realize that the greatest success of SWW is that we’ve created a space where differences aren’t erased—but respected. And that’s exactly why we believe this is not the end, but just the beginning.
We plan to keep writing new songs, performing, collaborating with artists from different backgrounds, and building stories that show how art can be a space of connection, even where everything else has failed.
For us, every applause, every message of support, every smile from the audience is a confirmation that what we’re doing makes sense. Not because we believe we can change the whole world—but because we believe that every small bridge we build is worth the effort.
In a time when it’s easy to choose division, we choose collaboration. We choose art. We choose not to turn away from differences—but to celebrate them.
And we believe our music will find its way to those who feel the same. Because in the end, when everything else goes quiet, only one question remains: did we try to be part of the solution?
We are Something Went Wrong. And we believe that art still has the power to fix what went wrong.
And yes—we’re just getting started.
- Ilda Krama
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