Pasha and the Bears

**Pasha and the Bears** are a Moscow-based indie pop/electronic duo known for blending nostalgic synth textures with modern dance beats. Fronted by Pavel "Pasha" Klyuchkin and Maria Zaikina, the pair emerged in the late 2010s, carving out a space in Russia’s underground music scene with their bittersweet, retro-futuristic sound. Their tracks, like the dreamy "Грустное диско" (*Sad Disco*) and the pulsing "Electrocute," often mix Russian and English lyrics, weaving introspective themes into danceable rhythms that feel equally at home in dimly lit clubs or late-night drives.

With releases like "2007" and the hypnotic "Horoscope" (and its gritty A-SULI remix), Pasha and the Bears channel early 2000s electro-pop nostalgia while keeping their production crisp and contemporary. Though they keep a relatively low profile online, their music has resonated with fans of acts like Molchat Doma or IC3PEAK, offering a moody yet playful take on post-Soviet electronic music.