Russian Indie

Russian indie is a genre characterized by its eclectic blend of post-punk, new wave, and folk elements, often featuring driving rhythms, distorted guitars, and introspective, poetic lyrics. Emerging in the 2000s, Russian indie was a response to the country's rapidly changing social and cultural landscape, providing a voice for disillusioned youth and countercultural movements. Artists associated with the genre often incorporated elements of noise rock, electronic music, and avant-garde sounds, creating a distinctive, avant-garde sound. With its DIY ethos and anti-establishment sentiments, Russian indie drew parallels with Western punk and indie movements, while maintaining a uniquely Russian perspective. Notable for its raw energy, literary sensibilities, and genre-bending experimentation, Russian indie has become a vital part of the country's musical identity, reflecting its complex history, politics, and cultural heritage.

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4 Позиции Бруно
Masha i Medvedi
On-The-Go
PALOMA
Pussy Riot
Sansara
Sonic Death
The Retuses
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Деревянные киты
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Лилу
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Почтовая служба Бангкока
Райс
Ритуальные Услуги
Созвездие Отрезок
Убийцы
Шмель
Элма и Пугало
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дипинс
Созвездие Отрезок
Pussy Riot
Masha i Medvedi
The Retuses
Лилу
4 Позиции Бруно
Деревянные киты
Порез на Собаке
БИРТМАН
Райс
Sansara
Убийцы
ИЛЬЯМАЗО
Ада
Sonic Death
Кобяков
Арсений Креститель
Ритуальные Услуги
On-The-Go
КАЗУСКОМА
PALOMA
Забыл Повзрослеть
Элма и Пугало
Шмель
Почтовая служба Бангкока
рыжая
экранка