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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

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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Ukrainian artist PVLV slip-and-slides around UK bass music’s gnarliest depths on his sophomore EP for United Rhythms

Ukrainian DJ and producer PVLV will release a new EP, ‘Lights Off’, later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Killah Tape’ below. Returning...

London-based Ukrainian label ШЩЦ announces fundraising compilation and party

Profits from the compilation release will support the family of late Ukrainian musician Maksym Ostyak

The London-based Ukrainian music label and collective ШЩЦ (otherwise known as SHSHCHTS) is to release a third edition of its ongoing compilation series. 'ШЩЦ03' takes...

Photo of STEREOMETRIX wearing black jeans, a hoodie and sunglasses while leaning against a door

On ‘Brutaż-14’, STEREOMETRIX serves up five cuts of intimate dubby trance indebted to the afterhours sound of Western Ukraine and Belarus

Belarusian DJ and producer STEREOMETRIX will release a new EP via Warsaw’s Brutaż label next month. Listen exclusively to ‘Freezone’ below. The five-tracker is the...

Photo of ARTBAT and John Martin looking upwards with a black background

The Ukrainian duo and Swedish House Mafia collaborator team up for a melodic techno track

ARTBAT have teamed up with singer John Martin for a brand new single, ‘Coming Home’. Listen to it below. Released last week via Warner Music...

Photo of a tent with military recruitment posters at Outline Festival, Moscow

Cars marked with the letter “Z” were also reportedly seen driving around the festival, which took place earlier this month

Russia’s Outline Festival, which returned earlier this month for the first time since being cancelled in 2016, has sparked controversy after a military recruitment tent...

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Alinka re-launches her Twirl imprint with a trio of tantalising house jams imbued with healing qualities

Alinka will release a new EP, ‘Day Dreamer’, via the Twirl imprint next week. Listen to ‘Learning To Fly’ below. After a two-year label hiatus...

Photo taken of the crowd at Kyiv's Strichka Festival. One dancer is waving a blue fan above their head

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

In the early hours of Saturday 20th May, Russia attacks Kyiv for the 10th night in a row. DJ Mag counts 10 window-rattling explosions in...

ENCES Kyiv opening

Situated in the city's techno heartland of Nyzhnoiurkivska Street

A new nightclub is opening in Kyiv this week. ENCES will launch on Saturday with a headline set by homegrown talent Nastya Muravyova alongside Sasha...

Kyiv and Liverpool to host simultaneous Ukraine fundraising raves in May

"Music and dancing can cross borders in a show of unity and solidarity" 

Kyiv and Liverpool are set to host simultaneous Ukraine fundraising raves next month. Taking place as part of EuroFestival, which will be held across two...

Outhouse Sounds release six-track garage EP raising money for Ukrainian aid: Listen

'OHSVA002' is now available to buy and stream

Liverpool's Outhouse Sounds have released a six-track garage EP, 'OHSVA002', to raise money for Ukrainian aid. The high-octane EP races through juddering dub siren-spiced wobblers...

Dnipro festival, Construction, releases compilation of Ukrainian electronic music

Organisers said money raised will "go to support our friends who are currently defending Ukraine in the ranks of the Armed Forces"

Dnipro festival, Construction, has released a new compilation of Ukrainian electronic music. Listen below. Released on 26th December, 'Construction vol.2' spans 12 tracks by Ukrainian...

Poly Chain releases new album, 'Fairy Disco', in aid of Ukrainian charity

It features six original tracks, as well as remixes by LUZ1E and DJ Sacred

Ukrainian producer and live performer Poly Chain has released a new collection of tracks in aid of Ukraine's efforts to ward off Russia's invasion of...

Heinali announces new album, 'Kyiv Eternal', shares title track

It will be released one year on from Russia's full invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian producer Heinali is lining up a new album for release in February. Titled 'Kyiv Eternal', the 11-track record is described as a tribute to...

Ukraine's Standard Deviation label relaunches with 20-track fundraiser compilation

It features tracks from DJ Stingray 313, Marcel Dettmann and more

Ukraine's Standard Deviation label, associated with Kyiv club K41, has relaunched nine months on from Russia's invasion of the imprint's home nation. To mark the...

 VIBURNUM

ViBURNUM aims to introduce people to a genre-spanning mix of new and old Ukrainian music, including electronic artists

Ukrainian artists Andrey Stukan aka Questions4Later and Andrew Lisanov have launched a new monthly playlist project called ViBURNUM that aims "to highlight the varied essence...

The fight to preserve Ukraine’s electronic music culture in a time of war

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

I started writing this article on 22nd June, the day of remembrance for the victims of World War II in Ukraine. At dawn on that...

Laurel Halo, Louis Carnell, Alien Body, more to play Ukraine fundraising event in London

Organised by Kyiv label ШЩЦ, the event takes place this weekend at IKLECTIK

Kyiv record label ШЩЦ will host a fundraising club event for Ukraine this Friday (19th August) at London’s IKLECTIK venue. Laurel Halo, Louis Carnell (fka...

Ukrainian volunteers hold “clean-up raves” to restore and rebuild war-damaged homes

"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."

A group of Ukranian volunteers are organising "clean-up raves" to help rebuild homes and community spaces damaged from Russian attacks. Repair Together, made up of...

Kyiv club Closer announces two fundraising events in Berlin

Evan Baggs, Vera, Lawrence, Fumiya Tanaka, Zip, and Edward are confirmed to play

One of Kyiv's most respected and established clubs, Closer, has announced two fundraising events to be held at Zenner, a 200-year-old former ballroom in Berlin...