Сольвычегодск

Сольвычегодск is a Moscow-based experimental music collective formed in 2016. Known for their avant-garde approach, the band merges elements of jazz, punk, noise, and electronic music, constantly evolving their sound while maintaining a sharp, irreverent edge.

Initially starting as a duo, Сольвычегодск expanded over the years into a quintet. The current lineup includes Раман Гринджев (vocals, guitar), Хассан Мустафин (bass), Антон Пономарёв (alto saxophone), Михаил Грибоедов (drums), and Дмитрий Бурцев (piano, accordion). Their performances are known for their raw energy, improvisational intensity, and ability to merge traditional Russian musical themes with a modern, genre-defying sound.

The music of Сольвычегодск is rooted in punk-jazz but incorporates elements of electronic music, free jazz, and industrial noise. Their approach is often confrontational, drawing influence from acts like Atari Teenage Riot while integrating global electronic genres such as footwork, mumbahton, and Saharan mobile phone music. The band’s early releases were characterized by raw, lo-fi experimentation, while later works have embraced more structured yet equally unpredictable compositions.

Beyond their studio recordings, Сольвычегодск has made a name for themselves with their unconventional live performances. They were the first in Russia to organize jazz battles under the series Битва-Бритва, where bands compete on stage in high-energy improvisational duels. The group has also performed at numerous festivals, including Выспоротня, Фестиваль Козьмы Пруткова, Форма, Рихтерфест, and Moskau Musik Wig.

Constantly evolving, Сольвычегодск remains one of the most unpredictable and boundary-pushing acts in the Russian experimental music scene, merging cultural reflection with sonic rebellion.