Tag: Russia

Nia Lexo Releases Incredible Sailor Moon Inspired Album, ‘THE SENSHI’

May 22, 2023

Out now, ‘The Senshi’ is the debut solo album from Nia Lexo. The mysterious and enigmatic artist started out as a dancer in the 2010s and worked as a member of a dance team, backing up local singers in St Petersburg.

TZA RA Is Burning Up With Sensational New Single, ‘Caution Hot’

November 9, 2022

TZA RA, who has lived across the world including the UK, Russia, Sweden, and the USA, started making music seriously during the Covid-19 Pandemic, in July last year. The new single from the multi-lingual artist, ‘Caution Hot’ is her debut release, and is guaranteed to warm you up during these dark cold days!

We Had Five Years Left To Cry In: Ireland’s Circuit3 Speaks To Us About The Climate, Injustice, Inequality, And The Space Race

July 14, 2022

Lisa reviews Irish synthpop artist Circuit3’s new album, ‘Technology For The Youth’, ahead of its release tomorrow, and speaks to Peter Fitzpatrick, the man behind the synths.

Thexele Releases Latest Single ‘You’re Always On My Mind’

November 23, 2020

Born and raised in Russia, in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Thexele (aka Elena Selezneva) has always dreamed of a life as an entertainer, starting on piano from the age of 3, and composing music on her synthesister from when she turned 16. She has always craved the arts, and beautiful things, and although her family had financial difficulties, meaning they were unable to give her a musical education, she nonetheless took every opportunity given her to write her music.

Alex Sparrow – ‘Let’s Stay Home Tonight’

May 6, 2020

It’s that time of year when we would ordinarily be gearing up to watch European music’s night of nights, The Eurovision Song Contest. Alex Sparrow competed for his native Russia in the contest in 2011, when it was held in Dusseldorf, finishing in 16th position. There’s no Eurovision this year because of Covid-19, but there’s an Alex Sparrow song – the singer, composer, actor and producer, now based in Los Angeles, has released his most recent single, ‘Let’s Stay Home Tonight’, and although it’s no compensation for the Eurovision, it’s a fun song with an equally upbeat music video.

Strel Releases Single ‘WYFM’

February 21, 2020

The Russian born singer Strel released his most recent single ‘WYFM’ last summer and I think it’s about time you gave it a listen. It may have been released 6 months ago but it’s never too late to discover a new favourite, right?

Tiavara – ‘Dazed’

December 16, 2019

Underground metal group Tiavara have been making their face melting sound in their homeland of Russia since 2013, and are now ready to conquer the world, starting with their song, ‘Dazed’.

Biting Elbows Give Us What We Want With ‘Heartache’ And ‘Control’

July 11, 2019

It’s an interesting name, Biting Elbows. We thought that last year when we introduced the Moscow-based band to our readers: our opinion hasn’t changed. We’re pleased to bring two more songs from the indie band whose music is notable for its dark undertones – ‘Heartache’, and ‘Control’. Naturally, there’s videos as well.

Alex Sparrow’s Back With New Single And Video ‘Never Be Friends’

July 5, 2019

The global rising star that is Alex Sparrow is on a seemingly unstoppable trajectory of success and earth staggering talent.

Major Moment Showcase Lush Take On Linkin Park’s ‘Leave Out All The Rest’

February 7, 2019

Major Moment is made up of two Russian-born vocalists – Andrey Borzykin and Sasha Razumova, and a US born drummer, Adam Soucy. Together the three have formed a truly modern rock band in Boston. Their latest track, ‘Leave Out All The Rest’ is their homage to Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, and has been released to create awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.

Official Trailer Released For New Film ‘RED JOAN’

January 16, 2019

Set for release in UK and Irish cinemas on April 19, ‘Red Joan’ is directed by Trevor Nunn and produced by David Parfitt. Starring Dame Judy Dench and Sophie Cookson, who both star as the titular character at different stages in her life, it follows the story of Joan Stanley, who in 2000 was exposed by MI5 as the KGBs longest-serving British spy.

Six Quick Questions With Farrush

December 21, 2018

Following on from our write-up of Farrush’s debut single, ‘Round Robin’, we ask the Russian composer six quick questions.