Brainstorm

The Story of BrainStorm / Prāta Vētra is that of best friends - Renars, Maris, Kaspars and Janis - who grow up together, went to the same school, shared the same dreams and together fulfilled them. Born in Latvia which was then part of the giant Soviet Union, they experienced a Soviet upbringing, the battle for a freedom and were part of the first generation to embrace new possibilities the freedom brought. Experiencing these two radical systems has shaped their musical style. First internationally released album „Among The Suns” with its catchy single “My Star” in year 2000 proved the ambitions were satisfied. “My Star” finished third in Eurovision Song Contest 2000. During their career BrainStorm have released albums in different languages, supported bands like R.E.M., The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode, etc. 2025 is Prāta Vētra’s Year! In spring 2025, the band released a brand-new studio album "Pūķa lietošanas instrukcija", created during songwriting sessions in Barcelona, Stockholm, and Riga. Alongside the new album the band is also set to embark on the “Pirmās dienas tūre” in summer 2025, with five concerts across Latvia—in Jelgava, Valmiera, Ventspils, Daugavpils, and Riga. Tickets and more details at www.pratavetra.lv and www.ekase.lv.