In exploring 21st-century Russian culture since the Soviet Union's dissolution, one confronts a complex evolution marked by significant change and uncertainty. The period saw Russia grappling with defining itself amidst global influences, particularly from the West, which reshaped its cultural landscape.

From the 2000s onward, Russian culture increasingly leaned towards Westernization, influencing everything from fashion to entertainment and business practices. This mimicry, initially seen as a path to modernity, raised concerns about authenticity and identity loss, as Russia risked diluting its unique heritage.

Amidst this cultural assimilation, figures like Pasha Technique and Pasha Buttechno emerged as influential voices. Pasha Technique, celebrated for his lyrical prowess in rap and hip-hop, fused linguistic skill with social commentary, resonating deeply with a disillusioned generation. Meanwhile, Pasha Buttechno pushed boundaries in electronic music, blending techno with ambient and industrial sounds, asserting a Russian voice in a genre dominated by the West.

Despite differing styles, both embody authenticity and challenge societal norms, reflecting a broader cultural shift towards self-expression in Russia. Their journeys underscore the tension between global influence and local identity, shaping contemporary Russian cultural discourse.

Ultimately, figures like Technique and Buttechno serve as cultural touchstones, inspiring dialogue and redefining Russian cultural expression in a globalized world, illuminating pathways towards a nuanced understanding of Russia's place on the world stage.

*This project stands against Russian aggression in Ukraine.
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BI-MONTHLY (EVERY 2 MONTHS)
[Live] Excursions into sound and dissonance.
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Gossiwor - Domestic Saga #2 (All Is Lost)
Laraaji - Ocean 
Andre 3000 - Ghandi, Dalai Lama, Your Lord & Savior J.C. / Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, And John Wayne Gacy
African-American Sound Recordings - Myths of Equality
M.J. Harris & Martyn Bates - THE CRUEL MOTHER 
Betty Carter - Beware My Heart
Enrico Intra - Nardis (+44xTENSION version)
DO U WANT TO MOVE BACK TO LDN - YES 7 ZOOM
Francisco Lopez - Hyper-Rainforest
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto & Bryce Dessner - Out Of Horse
+44xTENSION - Merky Ace 
Junior Loves - Untitled 
Bobby Valentino x Tony Morrison 
Giggs - Starlets (+44xTENSION version)
Unknown artist - Unknown track
African-American Sound Recordings - Dia
The KLF - Wichita Lineman was A Song I Once Heard
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto & Bryce Dessner - Second Dream
XTEREA - Unknown Track
ST AGNIS - 10deathless 
Ennio Morricone - Tema Di Ali (+44xTENSION version) 
Muslimgauze - Kurdish Red
Amy Winehouse - Take the Box 
Terry Riley & Rova Saxophone Quartet - The Tuning Path 
John T. Gast - Messages
DJ 809 - Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars (Jersey Club)
#DEV - HA Anthem! ( STICC 'EM )
SKRAPZ - LINE OF FIRE
Andre 3000 - Dreams Once Buried Beneath The Dungeon Floor Slowly Sprout Into Undying Gardens

NTS RADIO ~ 28TH NOV 2023

Same shit, different month. 
https://www.nts.live/shows/ony/episodes/ony-23rd-january-2024

ONY 230124

Nick Malkin hosts Post-Geography, featuring ambient and atmospheric selections, live from the NTS studio in L.A.
 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/post-geography/episodes/post-geography-22nd-march-2024

Post-Geography w/ Lena Tsibizova and Piper Spray 220324

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‘Rejecting Fragility’ - is a recorder of emotions and experiences collected during a year of immigration to Tbilisi, a move that was initiated as a reactive decision to the unconformity towards the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine. It is about the loss of ambition and acceptance of responsibility, as well as the rejection of habitual beliefs and acceptance of fragility.

Delving into new surroundings, the mixtape acts as a postcard that envisions the technogenic bustle of Tbilisi. Similar to ‘Fashion Music for Scammers’, the release takes shape of a diary entry and attempts to record the constantly fluctuating moment of emotional fragility, where the atmosphere within the magical and serene corners of the city’s surroundings switches up rapidly with its concrete coldness, and the deep wormhole that is its nightlife. Hence the DIY, almost field-like approach to the recording of the material featured on the album. Most of the track were produced on an iPad, in which qwa created unique, autonomous ecosystems.

All proceeds from the digital release will be forwarded to hospitallers.ukraine_paramedic & lifeline.ge

Production, mixing & mastering by qwqwqwqwa 
Photography by Sasha Chaika 
Design & creative direction by Mori Mori

qwqwqwqwa - Dynamics

qwqwqwqwa - Gen Sines

Kiosk Radio is an online community radio streaming 24/7 from a wooden shack in the heart of Brussels’ historic “Parc Royal”.
More info and music: https://kioskradio.com

Dilian @ Kiosk Radio 31.05.2024

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Available on the 27th edition of XLR8R+, a collection of transfixing dub, IDM, and downtempo from one of the year's most enigmatic crews.

Get the package: http://bit.ly/XLR8Rplus_Edition027

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