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Soviet Punk & New Wave in the 1980s: A Pivotal Decade (History of Soviet Rock Part 2)

92.9 The Torch | January 4, 2025

** CHECK OUT THE NEXT PART FREE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/bandsplaining — Part 2.5 is an hour long follow-up, covering new bands, new stories, and addressing viewer comments. No subscription or donation required. ** 80s music in the Soviet Union has been compared to the 60s in America and Western Europe. […]

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The Meltdown of Russia’s Music Scene

92.9 The Torch | October 17, 2024

Since the war with Ukraine, dissenting Russian bands have been “canceled” en masse, including many of the scene’s original founders. Bands who faced censorship, harassment and intimidation during the Soviet days are now experiencing the same thing some 40 years later. Support Bandsplaining and discover more cool music at https://www.patreon.com/bandsplaining […]