Kino
Viktor Tsoi\'s band, the voice of late-Soviet youth rebellion.
Mumiy Troll
Vladivostok-born but Moscow-based alt-rock stars.
Oxxxymiron
Russia\'s most celebrated battle-rap lyricist.
Little Big
Satirical rave-pop group that went globally viral.
DDT
Russian rock institution, Yuri Shevchuk's band.
t.A.T.u.
Moscow pop duo with global hits.
The Moscow music scene
Moscow (Russia) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 4 genres. From Soviet rock dissent to modern rap battles — Moscow never stopped making noise.
The most represented genres are rock (3), hip-hop (1) and electronic (1). The scene also includes pop.
The earliest year on record is DDT (1980) and the latest is Little Big (2013); the busiest decade on the map is the 1980s with 4 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Kino, Mumiy Troll, Oxxxymiron and Little Big. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Moscow music
What music is Moscow known for?
Moscow is known for rock, hip-hop music. Notable acts include Kino, Mumiy Troll, Oxxxymiron.
How many bands are from Moscow?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Moscow, spanning rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop.