Artist description Materik is a London-based singer-songwriter whose deep, lyrical songs follow in the tradition of Russian Chanson, but have a more edgy, rocky, up-to-date sound. His powerful voice and the stabbing, almost punky, yet lyrical and acoustic music make for emotional listening.

Music Style Chanson russe with a rocky edge

Musical Influences Russian chanson, esp Vladimir Vysotsky, classic blues and rock

Similar Artists Vladimir Vysotsky, DDT, Violent Femmes, Reverend Horton Heat

Artist History Materik is a rising star on the East European emigre circuit in the West. In the last year him and his touring band have performed with such big names as Valery Sutkin and the winner of Eurovision.

Group Members Vlad Parkhomenko - vocals, guitars. Touring band: Anton Shelupanov - bass guitar, backing vocals; Konstantin Tarkov - guitar.

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Trumpet

Press Reviews "A wonderful talent" - First Russian Radio; "Brave and intelligent music" - Pravda; "It made me weep tears of joy" - Jools Holland

Location London, Camden - United Kingdom

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