
Up until a few years ago, there wasn't much that would come to mind when discussing modern Russian electronic music, unless I were to mention t.A.T.u. (which some may consider an insult). In early 2009, Muscovite synthpop trio (now duo) Tesla Boy changed that when it lit up the blog circuit and brought international attention to the Motherland's thriving scene. The rise of prominent domestic blogs such as Raketa 4000 and Russian Adults in recent years has given outsiders further insight into the country's underground, one which is surprisingly receptive to the balmy, breezy, and yes, "blissed-out" sounds of balearic [...]