From USSR to Post-Soviet Post Punk: A Journey Through Russian Music

Are you a fan of post-punk music? Do you know about the rising Post-Soviet Post Punk scene? If not, let me introduce you to some of the best bands in the genre: Molchat Doma and дурной вкус.

But before we delve into these artists, let's take a trip down memory lane to the Soviet era, when rock music was forbidden and underground. It was a time when rock music was seen as a form of rebellion and dissent against the communist government.

Then, in the 1980s, things began to change. Soviet rock bands like Kino and Akvarium emerged, bringing a new sound to the Soviet music scene. The music was still underground, but it had a growing following.

Fast forward to today, and the music scene in Russia has evolved into something quite unique. Molchat Doma, for instance, is a post-punk band that formed in Minsk, Belarus in 2017. Their music is a mix of dark post-punk sounds, 80s-style synthesizers, and lyrics in Russian. Their most popular tracks include "Sudno (Boris Ryzhy)" and "Tancevat".

Another rising band in the Post-Soviet Post Punk scene is дурной вкус. Their name translates to "Bad Taste," but don't let that fool you. Their music is a captivating blend of punk rock and post-punk, with catchy guitar riffs and lyrics that make you think. They're definitely a band to watch in the coming years.

As for me, I got into Russian music by accident. It was the early 90s, and I was at a friend's house, browsing the internet until all hours of the night. We stumbled across some Russian rock bands, including Victor Tsoi and his band Kino, and we were hooked. It was unlike anything we'd heard before, and we couldn't get enough.

From Kino to Molchat Doma and дурной вкус, the Russian music scene has come a long way. If you're a fan of post-punk and want to explore something new, give these bands a listen.

Links:

Molchat Doma: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmF6G4M4dRn-XtS3_5t6Mxw

дурной вкус: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqoOJmrVYcAYklD6YkCUkOg