Ogledala is a Croatian new wave band from Rijeka, closely associated with the city’s influential “Ri Rock” and new wave scene of the 1980s. It emerged during a period when Rijeka was one of the most vibrant musical centers in socialist Yugoslavia. The group formed in 1985 and quickly became part of the upper tier of Rijeka’s alternative and pop-rock scene. The band’s lineup has included Leo Rumora (drums, vocals), Damir Bajić (guitar), Dado Trpkov (bass), and Miro Zupčić (keyboards), with Rumora notable for simultaneously serving as drummer and lead vocalist, an unusual feature that contributed to their distinctive live performances. Despite their growing reputation in the 1980s, Ogledala never released a full studio album at the time. Their debut material, recorded around 1986 in Ljubljana, remained officially unreleased for decades, contributing to the band’s somewhat cult status. After a long hiatus of more than twenty years, Ogledala re-emerged in the late 2000s, reuniting for concerts and renewed recording activity. Their comeback coincided with a broader revival of interest in Rijeka’s new wave heritage, and they performed alongside other iconic local acts such as Grad. In 2008, the band finally released a self-titled album, bringing previously recorded material to a wider audience and cementing their legacy within Croatian rock history. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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