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New Weird Russia – #3 St. Petersburg
In the third of a series on the current Russian alternative music scene, we call on St Petersburg and find out how past glories still play a part, where club culture and improvised spaces drive scenes and why the city has a #moody reputation. And discover some committed and blockbusting rock-electro hybrids. Disclaimer! No battle rap!
The Quietus International
New Weird Russia – #3 St. Petersburg
In the third of a series on the current Russian alternative music scene, we call on St Petersburg and find out how past glories still play a part, where club culture and improvised spaces drive scenes and why the city has a #moody reputation. And discover some committed and blockbusting rock-electro hybrids. Disclaimer! No battle rap!
Black Sky Thinking
Why The BBC’s Radio Cuts Are A Disaster For Our Cultural Health
Last week the BBC announced swingeing cuts to its leftfield programming on Radio 3, with Late Junction, Jazz Now and Music Planet hit. Richard Foster argues this is a short-sighted decision with far-reaching consequences
Black Sky Thinking
Why The BBC’s Radio Cuts Are A Disaster For Our Cultural Health
Last week the BBC announced swingeing cuts to its leftfield programming on Radio 3, with Late Junction, Jazz Now and Music Planet hit. Richard Foster argues this is a short-sighted decision with far-reaching consequences
The Quietus International
New Weird Russia – #2 Moscow
In the second of a series on the current Russian alternative music scene, We find out why hassles with venues and house hunting help set Moscow’s scene, tune into some wall-melting electro hybrids and try and fail to understand whatever passes for alt-jazz here. (Disclaimer, no rap!)
The Quietus International
New Weird Russia – #2 Moscow
In the second of a series on the current Russian alternative music scene, We find out why hassles with venues and house hunting help set Moscow’s scene, tune into some wall-melting electro hybrids and try and fail to understand whatever passes for alt-jazz here. (Disclaimer, no rap!)
The Quietus International
New Weird Russia – Part One: Sampler
In the first of a new series on the current Russian alternative music scene, Richard Foster looks at the influence of the social network VK, the power of sentimentality, and making an “alternative Internationale”. And provides an introductory music sampler
The Quietus International
New Weird Russia – Part One: Sampler
In the first of a new series on the current Russian alternative music scene, Richard Foster looks at the influence of the social network VK, the power of sentimentality, and making an “alternative Internationale”. And provides an introductory music sampler
The Quietus International
Eeestirocksampler: Welcome To New Weird Estonia
Our man from Accrington, Richard Foster, goes deep as he investigates soul-boy situationism, (pre)teen mumblerap, “techno shamanism”, nonstop laptop cabaret and tales of stolen geese whilst making sense of what constitutes (New) Weird Estonia
The Quietus International
Eeestirocksampler: Welcome To New Weird Estonia
Our man from Accrington, Richard Foster, goes deep as he investigates soul-boy situationism, (pre)teen mumblerap, “techno shamanism”, nonstop laptop cabaret and tales of stolen geese whilst making sense of what constitutes (New) Weird Estonia
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