Soviet Union – Music You Need To Hear

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Various Artists – Ostinato Records: Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Rudy Carrera

I know it must be troublesome to actually click on the link when you can read most of the review from the comfy confines of social media, but this time I implore you to actually click on the link and read the story of how this album came to be. Continue Reading

Various Artists – Light in the Attic Records: Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Rudy Carrera

Ukraine has always been a rich vein when it comes to music. Our friends at Light In The Attic Records have put together one of the best introductions to Soviet folk, disco, rock and alternative music to come out of Ukraine during their musical 70’s, 80’s and partially, the 90’s. Continue Reading

Mikhail Chekalin – Special Selected Works

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Rudy Carrera

Mikhail Chekalin is one of the elder statesmen of Soviet electronic music. This is a collection of more orchestral works, and the remastering work is very well done. There are elements of Berlin School electronica and dark ambient which will appeal to a wide range of listeners.