Bananafish

Bananafish is a Russian indie duo known for their dreamy blend of post-punk, shoegaze, and lo-fi aesthetics. Formed in Saint Petersburg around 2014 by Yana (vocals, guitar) and Sergey (guitar, production), the pair crafts hazy, introspective tracks that feel like a late-night drive through urban neon lights. Their music—marked by reverb-soaked guitars, minimalist beats, and Yana’s detached, almost whispered vocals—often explores themes of isolation, fleeting connections, and existential yearning. Recent releases like *III* (2020) and *VIV* (2023) showcase their signature moody atmospherics, while tracks such as “Море” (“Sea”) and “В небо смотря” (“Looking at the Sky”) lean into poetic, imagery-rich lyricism. Though deliberately low-profile, Bananafish has cultivated a cult following in the Eastern European underground scene for their consistently hypnotic soundscapes.