Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters
Russia is a country that enjoys overwhelming support in classical and metal music.
In Japan, there isn’t much of a culture of listening to foreign music other than English and Korean, so many people may not be familiar with it, but the Russian music scene actually boasts world-class quality.
This time, I’ve picked out some artists and bands that are active in Russia.
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МуракамиСурганова и оркестр
Surganova i Orkestra is a band formed by singer-songwriter Svetlana Surganova.
“Murakami” is included on the album “Neuzheli ne ya,” released in 2003.
Byelym SnegomБлестящие
Bleschayaschchie is a female vocal group formed in 1995.
They originally had three members, but after several lineup changes, they are currently active as a four-member group.
“Belym Snegom” is a song that was released in 2000.
Remnants Of The TorturedAbominable Putridity
If you’re interested in Russian death metal, I recommend Abominable Putridity, a band formed in Moscow in 2003.
“Remnants of the Tortured” is included on their second album, released in 2012.
Поживи в моей шкуреАлла Пугачева
Alla Pugacheva is a Russian female singer known for her distinctive husky voice.
A veteran performer active since 1965, she kept releasing hit songs up until her retirement at age 60.
Her popularity was immense; including the Soviet era, her record sales are said to exceed 250 million.
Her singing voice is extremely powerful, and combined with that husky tone, she has a vibe similar to Japan’s Yuki Katsuragi.
Лучшая ночьМакSим
If you’re looking to listen to classic Russian pop music, Maxim is highly recommended.
Many people associate Russian pop with darker melodies.
While her music does incorporate some of those elements, it’s fundamentally rooted in bright, country-style sounds, making it very easy to listen to.
If you’re not a fan of the darker tones common in Russian pop, be sure to give her a try.
Come AlongЯт-ха
Yat-kha is a band formed in Moscow in 1992, and the band’s name is a double meaning of the instrument yatga and “Yaduu-kha,” which means “poor brother.” “Come Along” is included on the 2011 album Live at The Stray Dog.
РоманВинтаж
Vintage is a Russian pop group active since the 2000s.
Although the lineup has changed, they essentially perform as a duo centered on music producer Alexey Romanov and singer Anna Pletneva.
While Vintage’s sound is classic pop-rock, they focused on Euro-pop before their debut, and those elements can still be felt in their songs today.
They’re a very catchy duo in Russia, so be sure to check them out.