Sounds of Soviet Underground at The Lanes
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"Free entry! Tonight, Mikhail, the Lanes is going to be…. the Leningrad Rock Club. London-based cover collective Soviet Underground replicate the sound of 80s Russia’s musical revolution and the legendary bands that leapt from Western rock-imitating subcultural secret to mainstream phenomena. Unique and unmissable."

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A gig held at The Lanes on Saturday 19th April. The event starts at 20:00.


A night dedicated to the Soviet-era underground music scene with songs of influential Red Wave bands performed live. The project explores how from illegal gatherings these bands have become national heroes, whilst capturing the hearts of the nonconformist Soviet generation. The music, presented by Soviet Underground, takes the listener on a historic music journey with covers of iconic and cult numbers by Kino, Zoopark, Alisa and many more.

IG: @sovietunderground

Support comes from San Vito Ryder, a musician that portrays an anti-religious statement throughout his music whilst effectively merging rock and roll with a post punk gothic flare.

IG @sanvitoryder

Entry requirements: 18+

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