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Siberian post-punk outfit Ploho (Russian for "bad") trade in bleakness and melancholy. Inspired by the frigid and inhospitable environment encountered in their native Novosibirsk, Siberia (Russia), the band weaves the stark atmosphere of the 1980s Soviet era with the emotionally detached post-punk and rock genres. On the 4th of November, Ploho will release Когда душа спит (When The Soul Sleeps), their most haunting and powerful album to date, via Artoffact Records. The band has also debuted a new single and video for "Не будем прощаться" and you can watch the video below.
Ploho emerged as a household name in their native Russia, and has built up a dedicated fanbase in Europe and abroad. The band was formed by singer and guitarist Victor Uzhakov in 2013, who tapped Andrei Smorgonsky on bass and Igor Starshinov on synths. The threesome are one of the most prominent purveyors of the newly dubbed "new wave of Russian music," also known as "Russian Doomer," creating a dark and captivating blend of rock, post-punk, and new wave.
To date, Ploho has recorded five albums, and several EPs, as well as more than ten singles, which they supported by touring more than 40 cities in Europe several times. They appeared at prominent festivals including Боль in Russia, Kalabalik in Sweden, and Platforma in Lithuania.
The band's cold and depressing sound evokes the hopeful yet fearful era of the Soviet Union, just before its collapse, and is eerily reflective of our own strange time as well. In an era where the world seems on the brink of collapse, this might be the perfect soundtrack. Link
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