813

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Abstract hip-hop, Dance, Downbeat, Electroacoustic, Hip-hop, Hip-Hop Instrumentals, Instrumental, Leftfield, Minimal, Sci-Fi, Trip-hop, Turntablism

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Plums Fest and the Sound of Spontaneity: 813, Maguett, Drozd, and EU

Plums Fest is a self-proclaimed "festival of audio-visual experimentation." This year it occurs on May 19th in the Moscow Artplay Center. We examine four Russian outfits - from Moscow and St. Petersburg - invited to play live.

Stepping Out: Kinnel, Pixelord, Vadim Griboedov, and Last Night Flavor

New chip-tune, bass-, and hip-hop recordings investigate the appeal of difference and distance. How much variation guarantees satisfaction? Deviance, it eventually transpires, has a limit. Liberties reach a dead-end...

In Praise of a Healthy Elitism: Koloah, 813, Malefique, and Depto-3

Four new recordings from bass and hip-hop producers touch upon the issue of standards. Worried by the growing popularity - and falling quality - of much bass music, these artists ponder a need for new values or virtues.

DS9: Wols, Pixelord, 813, Oh!Dee, Htrspltn, Mix-Toor, and Az Matter

We look at two new compilations from Mad-Hop and Dystopiaq. Both involve Russian beatmakers, yet are international in design. Those growing spaces lead to some popular sci-fi references - and talk of distant planets...

From Laziness to Liberty: Jekka, Jazz Gangsters, and Piper Spray

This week sees the appearance of lo-fi indie pop and jazz-inspired turntablism from Moscow and St. Petersburg. The rococo intricacy of these recordings is designed to celebrate similarly involved thought patterns.

Fluttering Hearts: Valotihkuu, 813, and the Taprikk Sweezee Remixes

Various examples of new bass music from around Russia this week deliberately employ lo-fi media. These most fragile tools recall a time when tape flutter was a sign of music played endlessly - and with much love.

Laughter and Tears: Ritmo Sportivo, Antoha MC, Deep Play, and K.A.K.A.O

An overview of recent work from beatmakers in Russia and Kazakhstan reveals a certain unity. These leisurely recordings reflect a happiness in collaboration, yet are tinged with sadness at civic failings

Eleven Forms of Deconstruction: The Russian Beatmaker Compilation

The German label Mooncircle is about to publish a collection of eleven beatmakers from across Russia and Ukraine. How will the CD unify some very disparate tracks?

Reactions to the Pitchfork Mixes: Dza, 813, Mujuice, Lapti, and Pixelord

The magazine Pitchfork recently published an impressive survey Moscow's most promising beatmakers. After that flurry of interest from abroad, though, what's the level of interest at home?

Toying with Massive Collapse: "The Rare Plants Garden" and Modul

Two new releases from The Rare Plants Garden (Moscow) and Modul (Krasnodar) express some common attitudes towards a rather extreme form of romanticism. It is found only in dramatic failure

Countless Galaxies and 8-Bit Technology: The Makings of Romantic Irony

A new album from Moscow's 813 offers a perfect reproduction of a mid-80s electro sound. The romance associated with that music can be found all across Russia, as a new compilation shows

"Fly Russia": The Social Benefits of a Wonky Worldview

Fifteen new wonky tracks from all over Russia, brought together in celebration both of the genre and its philosophical underpinnings.

813: Coming to Terms with One's Physical and Fiscal Abilities... Online

On occasion we find ourselves brought (back) into the unpredictable release schedules of Moscow's How2Make records, which is always a surprise - and a pleasure. The label was formed six years ago by a couple of hard-working local musicians, Dza and Escapo, with the initial goal of publishing s...

Rusty Pop's Sixth Anniversary: The Enduring Value of Good Management

On September 19th, 2009 the Rusty Pop label, based just outside of Moscow, will be celebrating six years of concerted effort with a Festival of Independent Music, operating under the title "13:30." To set the stage for the event - at least in terms of mood and general outlook - the folks at Rust...