Music of a wonderful world

Recommended bands from Ukraine. Popular bands overseas.

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

Ukraine, which has been in the news a lot lately because of the war.

This incident may have prompted many people to pay attention to Ukraine as a country for the first time, don’t you think?

Ukraine has developed music similar to Russia’s, and in genres such as symphonic metal and ambient, it boasts world-class prowess.

This time, we’ve picked out a popular band that’s active in Ukraine.

If you’d like to support Ukraine’s music scene or help its people in any way, please check out the Ukraine relief funds below.

Japan Committee for UNICEF “Ukraine Emergency Fundraising”

Recommended bands from Ukraine: Popular international bands (41–50)

Opus 34CTHULHU RISE

Cthulhu Rise – Opus 34 (New Album Track) HD

Opus 34CTHULHU RISE

An instrumental avant-prog band called “Cthulhu Rise.” As their name suggests, they basically take the Cthulhu Mythos as their theme.

The riffs that come bursting in feature rhythmic and motif changes that feel like they tie the whole world together in myth, and you could even use them like a stylish easy-listening band, in a manner of speaking.

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Recommended bands from Ukraine. Popular overseas bands (51–60)

Shining SunHOLY BLOOD

Shining Sun

Shining SunHOLY BLOOD

As an Eastern European folk metal band, they feature a lineup and songs that fully showcase that quintessential “Eastern European folk” flavor.

For those who believe metal—especially pagan metal—should be Western, the sound may come off a bit old-fashioned.

However, the way they subtly weave in flute and synth tones that faintly resemble church music gives it the feel of a true hidden-gem of pagan metal.

A recommended album for those who feel nostalgic for the old hippie boom.

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In conclusion

This time we focused on Ukrainian bands, and like Russia, Ukrainian music tends to have a darker tone.

Since upbeat styles generally appeal more widely in most countries, you can see that Ukraine has a distinctive music culture.

Rag Music also features bands and sounds from other lesser-known countries, so be sure to check those out as well.