Inora Records

'60s-inspired psychedelic pop and indie rock,
bound together with a ribbon of folk sentimentality

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Zef relocated to Barcelona from Montreal on the same day that his 1st solo album, POP ULULATION, came out. There, Zef met multi-instrumentalist Santi BL and along with Mike Picard and Gonzalo Boatas (Karavana) formed the international recording project BEST OF FEELINGS.

Zef relocated, once again, this time to Bavaria, and continues to compose, perform and release music under the project ZEF RAČEK. His new Bamberg-based band has given his songs a fresh sound and renewed energy. They are playing live in Germany and surrounding countries.

Zef's 12-song album PEPE VIVE was released in February 2020, just in time for the COVID-19 lockdown. Zef used this time wisely to reflect, write and learn how to record to 4-track cassette. This new tape addiction translated into his latest album release, TIPS COLA, which was released online on November 26, 2023. Physical copies on cassette and CD were manufactured with the generous aid of INORA RECORDS. This collaboration continued with the re-release of PEPE VIVE on vinyl in '25.

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Zef Raček: TIPS COLA by Jack Marin (Rattler Magazine, 2023)

Pop Ululation - Découverte de la semaine 079 by Alex Turcotte (blog, 2015)

“... There are a couple of more traditional indie rock tracks that feel radio-ready. “Dark Bark” has all the trappings of a successful single: catchy refrains, groovy bass line, and a driving rhythm that feels road-trip worthy. “Busted Cymbal” has a strummy, garage-rock vibe, with simple, allegorical lyrics that don’t feel overworked. You can almost picture it being written nonchalantly after stumbling onto a busted cymbal during a stroll through a Montreal back alley.”

- Courtney O’Hearn (Bucketlist Music Reviews, 2015)

“... a light weight pop album with beautiful acoustic instrumentation that easily reminds me of The Garden by Zero7 structurally and the Flying Cup Club (by Beirut) aesthetically. They’re the kinds of songs perfect for a calm summer day.”

- Dingus Album Reviews, 2011

“... con sus canciones es capaz de convocar el espíritu de Syd Barret, Ray Davies o George Harrison como nadie y sin dejar de ser Zef Raček. Siganle la pista, habita entre nosotros. Dicha queda.”

("... with his songs he is capable of summoning the spirit of Syd Barrett, Ray Davies, or George Harrison all the while remaining distinctly Zef Raček. Take note of his presence; he walks among us. Let it be known.”)

- Oscar Abril Ascaso (Barcelona performance artist/art historian)