Rhythm of Success

"Sėkmės ritmu" (Rhythm of Success) is a podcast about the world of jazz music and its people. Here, we talk openly and sincerely with musicians, creators, and industry professionals, searching for answers to what it means to create, grow, and survive in today's cultural scene. Each episode is an authentic personal story about the musical journey of our guests and the personal values shaped by their life experiences.


Mindaugas Stumbras – searching between styles and countries: guitarist's musical journey.

Dorotėja Būdaitė – from academic work and hospitality to the decision to rediscover herself in the music industry.

Weird Ugly Fish – about the path to music from other professional fields.

Vytautas Labutis – what does it mean to stay on the creative path for four decades? On stage experience, values, and the longevity of creativity.

Veronika ChiChi – what lies behind that powerful voice and radiant stage presence? On authenticity, creativity, and inner motivation.

Kazimieras Krulikovskis – a conversation about the courage to make mistakes, mindfulness in music, and the challenges of collaborative creation with “SHWR.”

Laima Slepkovaitė – a journey into the jargon of the jazz world and what musicians should know about their relationship with the media

Kęstutis Vaiginis – how the perception of success changes over time, and what unseen experiences shape a musician’s identity.

jazzahead! 2025 – industry professionals from across Europe share what really shapes an artist’s international journey.