The Needle / Kazakhstan - Underground

“The Needle / Kazakhstan - Underground” is a genre-blurring dive into global underground sounds, rooted in the evolving music landscape of Kazakhstan and beyond. The playlist brings together atmospheric electronic tracks, hard-hitting hip-hop cuts, experimental phonk, and raw indie rock moments, creating a gritty yet expansive listening experience. It moves from the haunting traditional tones of Gordiy Starukh’s “Жорно” to the glitchy aggression of “MTG SATISFACTION” by CREEPYMANE and industrial-inflected energy of Phonkmasta’s “STREET VIOLENCE SOLDIER”.

There’s a lot of contrast at play—melancholic alt-pop like Dagny’s “Strawberry Dream” sits alongside distorted rap anthems like “bangmychest!”, while post-hardcore tracks like “HOUSE ON SAND” rise next to serene cuts like “By The Wind.” With nods to Kazakh and Russian underground scenes, cross-cultural collaborations, and raw online aesthetics, it reflects a fragmented yet connected sonic world. Ideal for those drawn to the edge of mainstream sounds and scenes that are just starting to break through.