A new bass-focused compilation spotlighting experimental Polish electronic music is arriving via Warsaw-based label, ZEJŚCIE. Have an exclusive first listen to Avtomat’s contribution ‘Tatuś Hula...
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Warsaw-based imprint ZEJŚCIE unites 20 artists making waves in the Polish electronic scene on its debut compilation, ‘ZSC004’. Hear Avtomat’s ‘Tatuś Hula (Unholy Ukrainian)’ below
Ukrainian artist PVLV slip-and-slides around UK bass music’s gnarliest depths on his sophomore EP for United Rhythms
Profits from the compilation release will support the family of late Ukrainian musician Maksym Ostyak
On ‘Brutaż-14’, STEREOMETRIX serves up five cuts of intimate dubby trance indebted to the afterhours sound of Western Ukraine and Belarus
The Ukrainian duo and Swedish House Mafia collaborator team up for a melodic techno track
Cars marked with the letter “Z” were also reportedly seen driving around the festival, which took place earlier this month
Alinka re-launches her Twirl imprint with a trio of tantalising house jams imbued with healing qualities
In May, Strichka Festival took place at Kyiv's Closer club in defiance of the Russian bombardment that had intensified in recent weeks. Here, Kit Macdonald reports back from the event, and meets artists and punters determined to show that they won’t be bowed by Putin’s war machine
Situated in the city's techno heartland of Nyzhnoiurkivska Street
"Music and dancing can cross borders in a show of unity and solidarity"
'OHSVA002' is now available to buy and stream
Organisers said money raised will "go to support our friends who are currently defending Ukraine in the ranks of the Armed Forces"
It features six original tracks, as well as remixes by LUZ1E and DJ Sacred
It will be released one year on from Russia's full invasion of Ukraine
It features tracks from DJ Stingray 313, Marcel Dettmann and more
ViBURNUM aims to introduce people to a genre-spanning mix of new and old Ukrainian music, including electronic artists
Amidst the horrors of russia's war on Ukraine, local DJs, producers and music professionals have had their lives ripped apart, but many have passionately continued their work at home and abroad, using their experience to provide funds and direct aid to causes on the ground. Here, Tanya Voytko talks to artists from across the country about their personal experiences over the past six months, and to learn how they’re striving to preserve and promote their rich and diverse electronic music culture
Organised by Kyiv label ШЩЦ, the event takes place this weekend at IKLECTIK
"I like electronic music and I used to party. But now it’s wartime and we want to help, and we’re doing it with music."
Evan Baggs, Vera, Lawrence, Fumiya Tanaka, Zip, and Edward are confirmed to play