Artist description The second album of Romislokus "Vinyl Spring, Digital Autumn" has been attracting attention from around the world for their unique style of prog rock. These Russian musicians combine elements of acoustic and electronic music to construct a unique sound that is part progressive and part ambient/atmospheric, forming a fusion that is unclassifiable in any other way. The acoustic side of Romislokus' sound is represented by violin, cello, drums, and vocals, while the electronic side is represented by keyboards, computers - the electric guitar falls somewhere in between, acting as the bridging force between these instruments.

Music Style electronic progressive rock

Musical Influences Pink Floyd, Beatles

Similar Artists Pimk Floyd, Marrilion, Kraftwerk, Genesis, Depeche Mode, Cure

Artist History Project "Romislokus" started in 1998 in Kirov, Russia. At that moment the Romislokus were: Yuri Chudinov (Smolnikov) - guitar, vocal; Evgeniy Korobkin (Gorelov) - keyboards; Mikhail Solovyov (Voronov) - lead guitar; Irina Yunakovskaya - cello; Mikhail Brovarnik - bass. Yuri Chudinov was born in 1955 in the Ural region, Russia. Studying hydrology at Hydrometeorological Institute in Odessa he organized his first rock band. They played classic rock music. In 1980 he began to compose his own music and lyrics. He was lucky to cooperate with many Russian musicians. Against this background in Zaporozhye (Ukraine) in 1981 he also organized his first experimental rock - laboratory specializing in the training of young rock musicians. He developed his own original educational program. Then in 1991 in Tomsk (Western Siberia) and in 1995 in Kirov one after another he organized two rock - laboratories, where more than a hundred of musicians- beginners were successfully trained. Later on the program was considerably improved. The philosophical system that formed the basis of the program was elaborately worked out. Yuri Chudinov was qualified as Top Class music teacher. But his greatest pride and achievement is probably his unique educational program of training young rock musicians… Evgeniy Gorelov and Mikhail Voronov began their music carriers in one and the same band in 1994. The name of this band was "The Ocean". They played soft and art rock. They also took part in some other musical projects… Romislokus was created as a result of the willingness of all of the musicians to experiment in the field of progressive rock. Another idea was to combine the elements of art rock and electronic music. For this purpose Maksim Karavaev (computer) was invited to join the project. Since then the rhythmic basis of the songs has been programmed with the help of a computer. Romislokus took part in several independent musical festivals in Russia that were mostly organized by musicians themselves and with Romislokus as a headliner. They were ready to record a lot of musical material. The first release of Romislokus named "Between Two Mirrors" was recorded in 2001. Romislokus received good reviews from all over the globe and independent radio air in USA, Canada, Norway, Mexico, Australia, Belgium and other countries. When the work on the album "Between Two Mirrors" had been completed Andrey Gourianov (computer design) joined the project. By the end of 2001 most of Romislokus moved to Moscow, where Dmitriy Shelemetev (drums) and Anna Goya (violin, vocal) were invited to take part in the work on a new album. The work was finished in February, 2002. The name of the second album is "Vinyl Spring, Digital Autumn". 22-02-2002 (Authorized biography of Romislokus

Group Members Evgeniy Gorelov keyboards Mikhail Voronov guitars Yuri Smolnikov guitars, vocal Dmitriy Shelemetev drums Maksim Karavaev computers Mikhail Brovarnik bass Irina Unakovskaya cello Anna Goya violin, vocal Andrey Gourianov cover design

Instruments violin, cello, drums, vocals, guitars, keyboards, computer

Albums Between Two Mirrors, Vinyl Spring Digital Autumn

Press Reviews Press Release May 14, 2002 The Russian -prog rock- band ROMISLOKUS was interviewed this week for popular Dutch Radio Program on Radio Heemskerk, Netherlands. Presenter Mark Deren traveled to Moscow to meet the band, and to record their music live for the one hour radio broadcast. Deren has made interview specials with such artists as Peter Bardens & Colin Bass (Camel), Hugh Hopper & John Etheridge (Soft Machine), Anthony Phillips & Steve Hackett (Genesis), John Wetton (King Crimson, UK, Asia), Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson), Carl Palmer (ELP), Peter Hammill (Van der Graaf Generator), Phil Shulman (Gentle Giant), Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), and many, many more. The second album of Romislokus "Vinyl Spring, Digital Autumn" has been attracting attention from around the world for their unique style of prog rock. These Russian musicians combine elements of acoustic and electronic music to construct a unique sound that is part progressive and part ambient/atmospheric, forming a fusion that is unclassifiable in any other way. The acoustic side of Romislokus' sound is represented by violin, cello, drums, and vocals, while the electronic side is represented by keyboards, computers - the electric guitar falls somewhere in between, acting as the bridging force between these instruments. Romislokus is currently working on their third album. For more information please visit http://www.romislokus.com . Mark from Holland Show is broadcast every Sunday evening between 10:00 PM and 12:00 PM to a listener range containing roughly 500,000 people in the Randstad (North Holland).

Additional Info 30 radiostations from all over the world broadcast music of Romislokus

Location Moscow, Moscow - Russia

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