Last Week in Ukrainian Music
This summer is unbelievably rich in festivals, and we are very grateful for this. However, Ukrainian music life doesn’t stop here. Only the last week was rich in events, it is even hard to describe everything.
Specially for you, latest seven days in Ukrainian music in short.
Pianoboy told about his new track, which is coming out soon.
The song Кохання [Love] was mastered at Abbey Road. Frank Arkwright worked with it.
He is one of the greatest sound modern producers, who worked with such artists as Coldplay, Elton John, Radiohead, System Of A Down, SIA.
On August, 8 some Ukrainian musicians performed at Mirum Music Festival 2015 in Belarus. Among the others were daKooka and 2Dzierzynski Bitz. And electro-folk band Onuka headlined the show.
Anti-Soviet festival Partyzan-Rock, which was to take place on August 29, was delayed because of certain technical issues. Nevertheless, there’s no need to worry if you’ve bought the tickets already. They will be valid, no changing needed. The date and place of the festival will be announced later.
Electronic band Hidden Element presented the single Lost presented in several versions. The band decided to record several versions of the track, performed during their live shows. Every song reflects the different mood. Also, the musicians told about their debut album, which will be released by Irish label.
Electronic band Hidden Element presented the single Lost presented in several versions. The band decided to record several versions of the track, performed during their live shows. Every song reflects the different mood. Also, the musicians told about their debut album, which will be released by Irish label.
Kyiv electro-pop band Cherokey released the single called Summertime. Soon, the fans will see the official music video.
Andriy Kuzmenko’s songs continue to come out. Now, these are folk songs for kids in a new arrangement, which will become soundtracks to a kids’ game.
Super-band The Erised, famous for their musical team, released the concert video for In My Car. It is a piece of debut performance, which took place in Kyiv at the beginning of June. The track will be presented on the next EP. The Erised promise that it will come out this autumn.
The Hardkiss also presented live video. So, now even those who couldn’t get the tickets for their Big Show in Kyiv (Stereo Plaza 2014) will be able to watch the concert. The film has been already broadcasted on Novyi Chanel and shown at Odessa International Film Festival. Now it is available for everyone. The fans can see not just the performance, but also comments of the crew and some interesting backstage moments.
Woodstock Ukraine with the slogan Music! Friendship! The Good! took place at Svirzkyi Castle in Lviv Region from 7th to 9th of August. The event
Lviv Region from 7th to 9th of August. The event was meant to unite the youth from the entire country. Charity festival ensured free entrance. Moreover, visitors were provided by all necessary things for staying at the territory for a three-day term.
At first, everyone was surprised to find out that the new Asking Alexandria’s vocalist was Ukrainian singer Denis Shaforostov. He helped the band to start a new chapter and managed to do it quite successfully. So, now we have even more great news: Asking Alexandria announced the show in Kyiv. Bingo, November 3. And meanwhile, let’s listen to Asking Alexandria’s latest single.
The Top-100 list of Ukrainians, who contributed in the development of culture, was announced. Andrii Khlyvniuk (Boombox), Dmytro Shurov (Pianoboy), and Oleksii Sogomonov (Boombox’s, Pianoboy’s and O.Torvald’s producer) were announced among the most influential musicians.
Meanwhile, Boombox continues to remind about upcoming autumn tour over America and Canada and to sell promo tickets. Good luck!