Recommended bands from Ukraine. Popular bands overseas.

Sleeping KingMORTON

MORTON – Sleeping King (2011) // Official Music Video // AFM Records

A symphonic band featuring twin guitars and exquisitely melodic, beautifully crafted synthesizer lines.

The vocalist has a remarkably expansive, clear tone that is popular across many countries, and they have numerous highly polished works.

Highly recommended for listeners with a discerning ear.

Beach FuneralCold Comfort

Cold Comfort: “Beach funeral”

Cold Comfort, a new wave pop band, hails from Rivne, Ukraine.

Their sound is breezy and invigorating, with tracks that feel perfect for a drive or a fresh, relaxed morning.

They’re a thoroughly modern band that makes you realize just how much Ukraine’s music scene has evolved.

A Cruel Angel ThesisUkrainian military ban

Ukrainian military band – A Cruel Angel Thesis

Finally, something a bit unusual.

Many national militaries have numerous bands.

Among them, the Ukrainian military band, for some reason, performed “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” on stage.

This became a huge topic around the world, especially on the internet! “Takahashi-san, you’ve become famous in a place like this!”

SunriseW.ANGEL’S CONQUEST

W. Angel’s CONQUEST – “Sunrise” [OFFICIAL VIDEO] 2015

A band with many highly melodic songs.

Their work is of very high quality, and in the decade-plus since their debut, they’ve firmly established themselves.

The appeal lies in their many beautiful tracks that you’ll really want to listen to while driving or on days when you just want to feel refreshed and invigorated.

Меч Арея (Mech Areya)Тінь Сонця (Tin’ Sontsya) –

Тінь Сонця (Tin’ Sontsya) – Меч Арея (Mech Areya)

Tin Sontsya is a band with a slightly old-school sound that, in its harmony and balance of music and lyrics, brings to mind artists like Bob Dylan—despite appearances, it’s actually folk metal.

It’s acoustic and feels more like listenable rock than metal.

The vocals really draw you into the lyrics… If you’re looking for a gift for someone familiar with or studying Eastern European languages, a Tin Sontsya CD could be a great choice.

Midnight TrainAntony Kalugin Projects

Antony Kalugin Projects / Midnight Train

A work by Anton Kargin, a renowned synthesizer player in Ukraine who has performed with numerous bands.

He has taken part in well-known acts such as KARFAGEN, SUNCHILD, and HOGGWASH.

As a pop-rock-metal player who best captures an Eastern European sensibility, he consistently conveys a subtly melancholic Eastern European mood with a gentle touch.

Savannah Only TempleInditronics

INDT – Savannah Only Temple (Official Music Video)

In the Eastern European music scene, which is often said to be quite quirky, this band has a catchy sound that’s actually easy to listen to—and maybe even stylish.

It’s rock with a slightly psychedelic flavor, but it feels very familiar to the ears.

The kind of band you just want to keep listening to without thinking.

I’m looking forward to their new album in 2017, which includes this track!