Russian synthpop duo The Tapeaters began formed in 2009 when Vadim Pukhov (vox, synths, guitars) and Dimitri Kozlow (synths, talkbox), after years of participating in various projects, decided to try to write a couple of songs together. Influenced by “the sound of the early 80s, this period of electrofunk and disco, when synthesizers took over …
Considered one of the cornerstones of today’s Russian electronica, Roma Litvinov (aka Mujuice) combines the robotic glitches of modern electronic music with dense layers of natural sounds. He dissects sounds and creates a complex matrix of melodies and ambiences that owe a debt to jazz, techno and Shostakovich in equal measure. His first productions, akin …
Moscow-based indie trio Pompeya keep blowing our minds with their fresh tunes and irrestistible melodies. Back in 2009, it was their single “Cheenese” and its charming video that caught critics off guard and put this very young Russian band on every decent music blog’s radar. Daniil Brod (voice and guitars), Denis Agafonov (bass) and Nairi …
Russian trio Tesla Boy are a 80s-esque new wave / synthpop band formed in 2008 in Moscow. Often compared to Cut/Copy and other electro bands, they are the first Russian act to get real media attention since t.A.T.u. But the comparison stops there. Anton Sevidov (vocals, keys), Dima Midborn (bass, vocals) and Boris Lifshits (drums) …
Mujuice is a Moscow-based artist who is at the forefront of electronica in Russia. In his music, he skillfully combines the robotic glitches of modern electronic music with dense layers of natural sounds. Working without a formal musical education, he started experimenting with electronica when still a teenager and released his first LP, Superqueer, in …
Russian trio Tesla Boy are a 80s-esque new wave / synthpop band formed in 2008 in Moscow. Often compared to Cut/Copy and other electro bands, they are the first Russian act to get real media attention since t.A.T.u. But the comparison stops there. Anton Sevidov (vocals, keys), Dima Midborn (bass, vocals) and Boris Lifshits (drums) …
Nikka Vallo and Samaranch are two Moscow-based musicians and DJs whose deep-rooted love of music naturally drove them to explore the sounds of dance music. Their sets are already famous in the city’s best alternative clubs and they have shared bills with a number of international acts. The two have been collaborating for years now …
Hiding behind the moniker Xuman is Russian indie electro-rock musician and singer Alexander Xuman. Alex started experimenting with music at an early age, recording his father’s guitar and his brother’s voice with a small Panasonic tape recorder. Even now, Alexander hasn’t lost his passion for experiments but he carries them out at a spacious recording …
