         |
||
 |
 |
|
The Band
Alex Kelman – keys and samplers
Volodya Komarov – bass and vocal
Kostya Nikonov – drums
Punk TV defines its musical style as “indie-tronica”– a mixture of air and movement with guitar riffs, solid rhythm, and occasional vocals. Their sound is soft, yet at the same time dynamic, with diffused chord structures and melodies of electronic romanticism. The band claims that it was a natural choice to write lyrics in English and not Russian. All band members grew up going to the same school in Novosibirsk. Together they studied advanced English and were influenced by the foreign music like American indie-rock, Brit-pop and electronica.
Punk TV was started in early 2004 by three friends and musicians from Siberia. Alex Kelman is the driving force behind the project, creating the electronic element for guitars, vocals, and other live instruments. Volodya Komarov is the front man and bassist on stage, and plays a majority of the live parts in the studio. Kostya Nikonov along with electronic drums creates the rhythm section of Punk TV.
During three years of Punk TV’s existence Russian press compared their sound with My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth and Joy Division. However, after performing live at several major Russian and European festivals the band was dubbed as “Russian Chemical Brothers.” Russian edition of Rolling Stone used words such as “cool,” “fresh” and “driving,” describing the effect of Punk TV’s music.
.
Discography
2005 "Punk TV" CD album (Alley P.M. Records, Russia)
2006 "Punk TV" CD album (AeroCCCP records, USA re-release)
Due for release 30 March 2007 "Music for the broken keys" CD album (SOUNDHUNTERS RECORDS, Russia)
What the Press Say
Alex Kelman, Volodya Komarov and Kostya Nikonov are the Siberian trio behind Punk TV, carving out a niche for themselves with a set that is sure to extend their appeal well beyond native Russia. Opening with the atmospheric, propulsive “Day by Day,” this disc would be the perfect accompaniment for a spy movie, with its trick-start beginnings (“Amsterdam”), tick-tock rhythms coupled with floaty drones (“Zoomer Goodnight”) and plenty of disco guitars for those spies' nights off. They'll probably even get the girl at the end. Romantic Siberian avant-garde indie new-wave poptronica? Yes, please. (Kristi Kates, REMIX)
Punk TV - Punk TV (AeroCCCP) - Excellent album from a trio of Siberians who mix driving, droning guitars with thick, buzzing electronics. It has a touch of New Order and Ratatat to it, a bit of breakbeat and a dark Flaming Lips-like beauty that seems to be found only in groups from places not on the musical map. Cool. (T. M., PLAYBOY)
