Blake Maloka

ne of the best and most globally minded emerging music groups in Ukraine. The band’s sound is based on a contrast between vivid, upbeat guitar riffs reminiscent of English sixties Garage Rock on the one hand, and socially critical lyrics full of irony and sarcasm on the other. The band's musical idiom delivers simple, clear messages that appeal both to people at home and abroad. Serge is proud of his English language skills, and uses them to build bridges between people of various nationalities and cultural backgrounds. The band believe that borders are artifical constructs drawn by politicians. Unfortunately, Ukraine's music scene is pretty isolated. Most bands and musicians "boil in their own oil". They remain unknown outside of the country no matter how popular they are locally. Black Maloka want to change this — for the better. Check them out and then get in touch with the guys!