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Messer Chups is a Russian music duo that derives its unique sound from surf rock, a genre popularized in the 1960’s, and elements of cinematic audio samplings. The pair formed in 1998 in St. Petersburg, and consists of multi-instrumentalist Oleg Gitarkin (also known as Oleg Gitaracula) and vocalist/keyboardist Svetlana “Zombierella” Nagaeva.
Stylistically diverse, Messer Chups blends elements of B-movie horror and sci-fi, the mystique of 60s pulp pop culture, and the groovy kitsch of retro lounge sensibilities. To understand this eclectic approach, one needs to appreciate their influences, which are as varied as they are numerous. These include 1960s surf rock, rockabilly, 8-bit video game music, Italian spaghetti westerns, lounge music, space-age pop, traces of exotica, and a hefty dose of spirited energy pulled from rock ‘n’ roll.
Some representative songs to give you a sense of Messer Chups include “Magneto,” “Dracula Hates Photoshoots,” and “Chasing For Young Blood”. These songs showcase both the surf rock inspired lines that carry most of their pieces, as well as their sampling of both retro pop culture and horror movie themes. These eclectic, layered sounds brought together by seemingly effortless instrumental finess and atmospheric, sometimes ethereal, female vocals, create a chilling yet riveting landscape of sound that is uniquely Messer Chups.
A Messer Chups concert is likely to feel like a riotous wave crashing into a mid-20th century horror film set, all sewn together with vivacious rockabilly energy. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of their influences or merely curious about this eclectic duo, this concert is sure to provide an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind sonic experience.
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| When | Jan 12 2024 |
| Where | Khyber Pass Pub, 56 S. Second Street, 19106, Philadelphia, PA, US |
| Tickets | Click here |
