möscow çlub

A caveat: the band isn't actually Russian.

I'm a sucker for anything referencing or related to Russia, but this band wasn't what I'd expected when I first heard their name.

I discovered them whilst browsing this rather adorable online store that sold anything indie pop, and the name drew me in. A link to their Bandcamp was provided, and their EPs were free! Still, I listened to a couple of their tracks before downloading, and those tracks were wonderful. They're a little bit of funk, a serving of electronica, and a whole lot of fun.

Hailing from Japan, they're part of a growing culture of indie bands that probably has been growing for some time, but only really caught my attention recently. There's this massive mix somewhere on Bandcamp (you can track it down via möscow çlub's discography) titled JPN C86 or something like that, and it's just really interesting to listen to all these bands who are creating sounds of their own that reflect the individualistic indie culture, as well as that of a rising musical force in Japan. Gone are the days of J-pop/rock or visual kei (though those bands are still alive and kicking on stage), and it's time to usher in a whole slew of diverse bands who seem to really enjoy doing what they do, and that is to make good music.

My favourite track of möscow çlub's is 'and the Moon be still as bright', which you may preview or download from their Bandcamp site.