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Rock · RU · Active since 1982

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Laid-back Russian reggae and art-rock with a sharp, absurdist wit. Like a philosophical conversation in a smoky kitchen that somehow turns into a groove.

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Vykhod sounds like the smartest person in the room who has absolutely no interest in proving it. Their music is built on a foundation of 'slacker' reggae and acoustic rock, characterized by Sergey Selyunin's deep, conversational baritone and a rotating cast of instruments that might include a flute, a violin, or just a very rhythmic bassline. It is warm, unpretentious, and distinctly organic, feeling more like a live performance in a small apartment than a polished studio product.

What makes them distinctive is the marriage of Caribbean rhythms with the intellectual, often surrealist tradition of the Leningrad Rock Club. Selyunin's lyrics are a masterclass in irony and existential observation, delivered with a deadpan shrug that makes the heavy themes feel light and the light themes feel profound. The music is fluid; a song might be a stripped-back folk ballad on one album and a full-band dub excursion on the next, yet it always retains its core identity of clever, relaxed subversion.

Start with 'Brat Isaiya' for the foundational acoustic hits, or dive into 'Vykho dK' to hear how they integrate more complex arrangements. It is the perfect discovery for anyone who loves the DIY spirit of early Russian rock but wants something with a more rhythmic, groove-oriented backbone.

Our Catalog8 Albums · 1982 · 2002
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