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New Faces in Sochi: Datamode, Raumskaya, Spieltape, and Snoe
Russia's branch of the Red Bull Music Academy has just just chosen ten young musicians to join its "Bass Camp" in Sochi. We take a look at some of the newer names, especially among the house and juke exponents.
Glo-Fi Flashbacks: Neon Lights, Electrosound, Sunday Morning, and RTFM
Several Russian synth-pop releases this week draw upon the traditions of the 1980s - duplicating the lo-fi sound of that same decade. As a result, Western glitz, low-grade tape, and late Soviet society all merge.
Precious Nostalgia: Jelly Groove, Children of the 90s, and Adam Beker
The theme of nostalgia emerges in new recordings from Kiev, Vilnius, and Babruysk (Belarus). Although they initially display a love for UK culture, these musings on the past begin to adopt a locally specific resonance.
A Very Northern Worldview: Twin Sevens, Yoizk!, Kirill Tipo, and Koyla
A well-respected culture magazine in St. Petersburg has just published a list of the city's most promising electronic projects. We look at four dance-oriented artists on that list and consider their common outlook.
Sensuality as Hard Work: Bogdan Taran, Max Lomov, and Santi Touch
Santi Touch (Vytautas Sarapinas), Bogdan Taran, and Max Lomov operate between the cities of Kaunas, Riga, and London. That list alone is enough to suggest some considerable levels of effort - in the name of entertainment.
Parasomnia and Schizophasia: SPDSC, Cream Child, Cao Sao Vang, and DP/LN
New dancefloor material from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Sochi expresses doubts about the social sphere it hopes to charm. At least two new hip-hop and house publications refer directly to anxiety and mental illness.
Jazz Trajectories: Pyotr Gazarov, Lampa Ladino, and Venger Collective
Three jazz projects connected to Moscow speak of innovation in terms of a new linguistic ability. Novel experiences require a larger vocabulary, especially for those performers who have connections to other cultures.
Dreaming of Somewhere Else: MOX Salnikov, Yunost', and Sö
A number of recordings now available from Kaluga, Moscow, and Novosibirsk all use themes of desire or dreaming in order to evoke "somewhere else." More specifically, they are driven by the appeal of distant times and places.
Two Different Uses of Tradition: Non Cadenza and Sevara Nazarkhan
Non Cadenza are a jazz-funk ensemble from St. Petersburg; Sevara Nazarkhan is an Uzbek chanteuse with success in the Russian crossover market. For all involved, though, the role of tradition remains vital.
Various Adventures with Small Animals: Moonoton and Ponty Mython
My Favourite Pet is a web-based endeavor that's located in St. Petersburg. Its influence, however, continues to grow further afield, due to a snowballing enthusiasm for old-school house music and childhood memories.
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