Russian Association Of Independent Genres

Last Updated: May 24, 2013 ..

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<a href="http://wonjameswon.bandcamp.com/album/voinja-vezumija">Voinja Vezumija by Won James Won</a>

OUT NOW :: 2 4 MAY 2 0 1 3 :: Won James Won / Voinja Vezumija (2013, R088PG)

RAIG and ZvezDaZ present: "Voinja Vezumija", the newest dramaturgic magna-opus by the in-between-the-capitals alliance known as WON JAMES WON. This is a tough revelation about life, love, and friendship... created and performed by: Daniil 271 Smirnov, Tikhon S. Kubov, Sergei V. Kagadeev, Andrei Astro Gankin, Yurij Sinev, and Egor Gogenator. Recorded, mixed, and mastered between May 2010 and April 2013. WARNING: all album's lyrics, including obscenities, are set out exclusively in Russian! Comes in a “Piece Goods Line” series by RAIG/ZonderZond (88 hand-manufactured sets): A3-format bookbound art-album "BBBook" with original illustrations and lyrics, 24 pages, screen-print on cover. The album's official streaming/download is available through directly from W.J.W. Bandcamp.

<a href="http://raig.bandcamp.com/album/vespero-liventures-etc">Vespero "Liventures, etc" by R.A.I.G. Records</a>

OUT NOW :: 1 5 MAY 2 0 1 3 :: Vespero / Liventures, etc (2013, DD)

RAIG presents: "Liventures, etc", a satellite release to both the "Subkraut: U-Boats Willkommen Hier" and the upcoming "Droga" albums. It captures VESPERO live and performing alternative versions of their favorite compositions, cover songs, compilation exclusives, and new songs. All tracks or versions are previously unreleased. The album is not available as a separate disc-release. The album's official streaming/download is available through at Official R.A.I.G. Bandcamp.

c o m i n g - s o o n :: Vespero / Droga (2013, R079)

RAIG presents: "Droga", the 5th studio album by the Russian premier space-art-rock act VESPERO. Leaving behind them satire, irony and kraut-extravaganza, the band created an impressive lyrical work inspired by visions of their homeland. Stylistically, “Droga” marked a distinct shift to the progressive rock area. This is all instrumental eclectic prog-rock with traces of Southern Russia’s ethnic music and jazz-fusion, though the presence of space-kraut-psychedelic elements is still very strong. CD is housed in a thick rough cardboard folder with silkprinted artwork. Digital streaming/downloads will be available at Official R.A.I.G. Bandcamp.

c o m i n g - s o o n :: The Re-Stoned / Re-session V.2 (2013, AT051)

So it was February 2012, and Ilya Lipkin hosted in Moscow Glenda Pescado and Pete Bingham who were travelling in Russia as Sendelica. One night, he asked if his guests wanted to jam in the studio booked for THE RE-STONED upcoming sessions. Over three hours of live improvisations were recorded at the time by Ilya Lipkin, Vasily Bartov, Glenda Pescado, and Pete Bingham. Four pieces were subsequently picked up by Ilya to produce the “Re-session” album which got completed in February 2013... RAIG presents: "Re-session V.2" by THE RE-STONED, pro-duplicated CD-R housed in a cardboard folder with silkprinted artwork (also available as a Special Box Set). Digital streaming/downloads will be available at Official R.A.I.G. Bandcamp.

RAIG's MMXIII Takes

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Expert Evidence

List of RAIG's releases recent reviews from various sources -

May 19 - Kshettra "i" (2013, R078) by Achim Breiling @ Babyblauen Seiten (Germany)

May 19 - Kshettra "i" (2013, R078) by Andreas Schiffmann @ Musikreviews.de (Germany)

May 12 - Kalutaliksuak "Last Day of Sun" (2008, R035) by Achim Breiling @ Babyblauen Seiten (Germany)

April 22 - IWKC "Before We Disappear" (2013, IWKC03) by Achim Breiling @ Babyblauen Seiten (Germany)

April 20 - IWKC "Urban Fears" (2012, IWKC01) by Achim Breiling @ Babyblauen Seiten (Germany)

April 12 - Disen Gage "...the reverse may be true" (2008, R036) by Achim Breiling @ Babyblauen Seiten (Germany)

April 04 - The Re-Stoned "Plasma" (2012, R076) by Dj Astro @ Psychotropic Zone (Finland)

March 18 - Human Factor "4.Hm.F" (2012, R074) by Dj Astro @ Psychotropic Zone (Finland)

March 15 - Human Factor "4.Hm.F" (2012, R074) by Jean-Philippe Haas @ Chromatique (France)

March 13 - Vespero "Subkraut: U-Boats Willkommen Hier" (2012, R073) by Achim Breiling @ Babyblauen Seiten (Germany)

Live Shots

List of upcoming gigs of RAIG artists and friends. Make the Underground Alive!

May 22 - BYZERO - Moscow @ Zavtra. 20:00

May 24 - WON JAMES WON, URATSAKIDOGI - Moscow @ Artplay. 20:00. Album launch party.

June 07 - WITHOUT GOD - Moscow @ Cheshirskiy Kot. 17:00

Camera Eye

Footage of RAIG artists and friends. Watch the Underground Ride!

May 01 :: VESPERO

PREMIERE! VESPERO presents an official video of "Steppe" from the upcoming "Droga" CD-album. The release hits the streets this summer. Stay tuned!