It would not be an overstatement to say that Punk TV were the most-talked-about independent band of 2007 in Russia. Originally from Siberia, Punk TV formed in early 2004 by three friends and musicians (Alex, Volodya and Kostya), before relocating to Moscow two years later. The band's discography spans over 4 years with 2 full-length releases, a 2005 debut (Punk TV) and a follow-up in 2007 (Music For The Broken Keys).Punk TV promptly grabbed the attention of Russian music press who did not hesitate to call them "the best indie-band of the country". Their sound is soft, yet at the same time dynamic, with diffused chord structures and melodies of electronic romanticism - a mixture of air and movement with guitar riffs, solid rhythm, and infectious vocals. During the four years of Punk TV's existence critics compared their sound to My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth and Joy Division. Influences aside, having performing live at several major Russian and European festivals the band was dubbed as the "Russian Chemical Brothers."
Loverdrive is Punk TV's latest offering and it's the perfect combination of effervescent dance beats, driving, droning guitars, shoegaze harmonies and new wave aesthetics. If you're a fan of New Order, Ride, The Charlatans and even The Cure, you won't need to get hammered with Vodka in order to dance. Spasiba Punk TV!
http://www.myspace.com/punktvofficial
No comments:
Post a Comment