Year of establishment: 2001
Place of establishment: Wrocław, Poland
Musical style: Punk rock, punk-o-polo (a combination of punk rock, alternative rock and heavy metal)
Band Members
- Dziki Majk – vocals
- Dziki Jerry – guitar
- Dziki Łotr – guitar
- Doctor – bass guitar
- Dziki Olo – drums
History and Characteristics
4dziki is a band that has been infecting the audience with their energy and passion for music for over two decades. Their performances are dynamic, humorous and interactive shows. They are known for experimenting on stage – during concerts they use pyrotechnics, smoke machines, lighting effects, and throw balloons at the audience, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
The punk roots of the group are intertwined with heavier riffs and alternative arrangements, and the simplicity of the lyrics appeals to fans regardless of age. Their music is honest and direct, emphasizing the distance to reality and readiness for a good time.
After being reactivated in 2018 by the band’s leader, Michał “Bedner” Bedner, 4dziki began a new chapter, which resulted in concerts at prestigious festivals and cooperation with leading Polish punk bands.
Meaning and Style
4Dziki is more than just music – it’s about emotions, humor, and an unforgettable show. Their concerts are a unity of music and performance that attract both punk fans and new listeners looking for real stage energy.
The band has earned a reputation for its authentic approach and incredible contact with the audience. Both old and new fans confirm that 4Dziki is a band that always gives it their all, regardless of the place and circumstances. The band’s motto: “pure firecracker, no silting,”
Events and festivals
- 2020: Narniostock Festival
- 2021: Cieszfanów Festival
- 2022: Rockowa Żórawina, ZEW Się Budzi Festival, Bangarang Festival 3, Czochraj Bobra Fest, Punky Reggae Live (Jarocin finale)
- 2023: Zacieralia, Krzywizna Fest, Punky Reggae Live (Dukla finale), Eleven Bike Festival
- 2024: ZEW Się Budzi Festival, Bangarang Festival 5
Discography
- 2008 – Dzi.kowisko
- Recording in the studio with the first line-up of 4dziki
- 2020 – Woodstock-Narniostock – live
- Recorded live during a concert during the epidemic, at the place where Woodstock used to take place – in Kostrzyn
- 2021 – CieszFans – online review
- We took part in the review of bands CieszFans Festival. In order to send the application, you had to prepare a live recording.
- 2023 – Ku Chwale Dziczyzny [ep]
- First studio recording.
Collaborations and joint performances
4dziki have shared the stage with many renowned artists, including:
- Boikot (Spain)
- Farben Lehre
- The Bill
- Łydka Grubasa
- Pull The Wire
- Kobranocka
- Zenek Kupatasa
- Lej Mi Pół
- Dr. Misio
- Waluś Crash Crisis
- Flapjack
- Transgression
- Sloth
- Ga-Ga Green Frogs
Characteristics of their texts
Humor and Absurdity
4dzików’s lyrics are often based on irony, humor, and absurdity. The inspiration for this is clearly visible in everyday situations, which they exaggerate or magnify, giving them a caricatural dimension.
Satire and self-irony are key to their work – the band mocks both themselves and social vices or patterns.
Examples:
Lyrics that humorously approach topics such as parties, everyday life, and interpersonal relationships.
Rebellion and Freedom
In the spirit of classic punk, 4dziki take on topics related to freedom, disagreement with the existing reality and opposition to the limitations imposed by society or the system.
The lyrics often express frustration with conformism and apathy, while at the same time encouraging independence and being oneself.
Examples:
References to crossing boundaries, rejecting stereotypes, living on one’s own terms.
Everyday Life and Human Vices
The team is able to capture the absurdities of everyday life in a light and funny way. Topics such as interpersonal relationships, consumerism, or even mundane everyday events are presented with distance and humor.
Examples:
Stories based on everyday absurdities, such as parties, social interactions, or “struggles” with routine.
Love and Relationships
The lyrics also feature themes about relationships – both romantic and interpersonal in a broader sense. 4dziki describe them in an unusual, sometimes grotesque way, giving them a punk character.
Instead of excessive seriousness, there is lightness and distance, which distinguishes them from more serious creators.
Party and Entertainment
An important motif in 4dziki’s work is the energy of concerts and the party nature of their music. The lyrics reflect the spirit of good fun, joint celebration and spontaneity.
Examples:
Slogans calling for fun, dancing, ridiculing stiffness and encouraging shared wild energy.
Charakterystyka Języka i Stylistyki
Simplicity and directness: The lyrics are short, catchy and easy to remember, which makes them easy to sing during concerts.
Expressive form: The rhythm and melodic nature of the lyrics make them easy to remember.
Colloquialisms and jargon: They often use colloquial expressions, which adds authenticity and brings you closer to the listener.
Wordplay and rhymes: The lyrics are full of apt rhymes, wordplay and surprising turns, which increases their humorous effect.
Summary
The work of 4dziki is a mixture of punk rebellion, ease and distance to life, served with humor and simplicity. They touch on topics close to everyday life, but in a way that goes beyond the banal, making them funny, authentic and full of energy. Their lyrics perfectly match their stage image – unpretentious, dynamic and focused on fun.
It is music that not only encourages action, but also brings a smile and reminds us that it is worth keeping a distance from the world and ourselves.