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Sound Today UA
Digital magazine covering contemporary Ukrainian music — pop, rock, indie, R&B. New-release reviews, artist portraits, concert reporting. Founded 2023, now a PlayUkraine editorial partner.
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A diaphragm with four patchesThe oldest machine has a diaphragm mended long before it reached the collection.24.08.2026 17:03
The belt that had to be made by handFor one deck a rubber belt of the right section is no longer made — one was ordered custom.24.08.2026 17:03
A stage model built from a single drawingThe three-dimensional model was rebuilt from one plan — and the parts without data were left unpainted.24.08.2026 17:03
A Song That Continues: New Voices and Ukraine's Musical HeritageThe Gala of New Voices shows how young singers inherit and continue the rich tradition of Ukrainian vocal culture.14.07.2026 04:09
The Living Stage Matters: Why to Hear New Voices LiveThe Gala of New Voices is a reminder of the value of live performance — the direct encounter of a young Ukrainian singer and a listener in one hall.14.07.2026 04:09
What to Expect from the Gala of New Voices: A Listener's GuideAhead of the 18 October concert, a general look at the spirit of the Gala of New Voices and the atmosphere the evening promises its audience.14.07.2026 04:09
Nurturing New Voices: How Ukraine's Vocal School GrowsThe Gala of New Voices draws attention to how Ukraine trains its young singers, and why supporting debutants matters for the future of national music.14.07.2026 04:09
Gala of New Voices: An Evening for Ukraine's Young Vocal SceneOn 18 October 2026, the Gala of New Voices concert will spotlight emerging Ukrainian singers and champion the next generation of the nation's vocal art.14.07.2026 04:09
What to Expect: Studio Work as a Bridge to Live PerformanceWhat does a studio session mean for listeners? A look at how studio-recorded material lives on — in releases, DJ sets, and Vakula's live performances.14.07.2026 04:08
From Kremenchuk to the World: The Roots and Journey of VakulaAhead of the studio session — a look at Vakula's geography and journey: how an artist from Kremenchuk became a recognizable name of Ukrainian electronic music on the international underground map.14.07.2026 04:08
Within the Studio Walls: The Context of Ukrainian Electronic ProductionVakula's studio session is an occasion to look wider: how the electronic recording process works, and where Ukrainian production stands within the global underground scene.14.07.2026 04:08
The Sound of Vakula: A Preview of the Producer's Signature CraftAhead of the studio session — a look at Vakula's creative signature: a warm analogue aesthetic, attention to atmosphere, and a distinctive approach to deep house.14.07.2026 04:08
Vakula Enters the Studio: Recording Session Announced for June 19Ukrainian house and deep-electronic producer Vakula announces a studio recording session — a new chapter for one of the most notable figures on the country's underground scene.14.07.2026 04:08
Live Music as a Foundation: Why Concerts Matter for Ukrainian Culture TodaySviatoslav Vakarchuk's solo evening is an occasion to reflect on the role of live performance in the life of the country and support for the domestic scene.14.07.2026 04:07
From Okean Elzy to the Solo Stage: A Path That Became Part of Ukrainian MusicFor over a quarter of a century, Sviatoslav Vakarchuk's songs have accompanied the lives of whole generations. We recall the context in which the new solo concert takes place.14.07.2026 04:07
Heading to the Vakarchuk Concert? Practical Tips for the EveningTickets, arrival time, safety and live-show etiquette — a short guide so nothing distracts you from the music.14.07.2026 04:07
Voice, Guitar and the Hush of the Hall: Why Solo Vakarchuk Is Its Own GenreThe acoustic format lays bare the essence of a song. We explore how Sviatoslav Vakarchuk's solo sets differ from the big Okean Elzy shows.14.07.2026 04:07
Sviatoslav Vakarchuk Solo Concert: An Evening the Country Has AwaitedThe frontman of Okean Elzy returns to the stage with a dedicated solo programme — an evening of live sound, poetry and honest dialogue with the audience.14.07.2026 04:07
Correspondence with Toscanini, Caruso, Puccini — 47 Letters from an Italian Private CollectionThe museum received from an Italian private collection 47 letters from Arturo Toscanini, Enrico Caruso, and Giacomo Puccini to Krushelnytska — a unique epistolary archive from 1898-1924.30.11.2025 00:00
Lysenko's Leipzig Notebook — 23 Manuscript Works from the Student PeriodThe museum received from the Leipzig Conservatory Archive 23 manuscript works by Mykola Lysenko from the period of his studies in 1867-1869 — rare material from the Leipzig student era.30.11.2025 00:00
Kuzma Skriabin's Stage Collection — 8 Guitars from the Family ArchiveThe museum received from the family of Kuzma Skriabin (1968-2015) the complete stage collection — 8 guitars, including those he played on his last tour of 2014-2015 before his death.30.11.2025 00:00
Solomiya Krushelnytska's Shellac Records — Complete HMV Collection from LondonThe museum received 23 shellac 78rpm records of Krushelnytska from the period 1903-1925 — purchased at London Bonhams auction through a collective initiative of the Ukrainian diaspora.30.11.2025 00:00
Kurbas Archive — 47 Letters and Scripts from the Canadian DiasporaThe museum received from the Canadian diaspora a unique Les Kurbas (1887-1937) archive — 47 personal letters and handwritten scripts from the Berezil period, kept in a family collection in Toronto.30.11.2025 00:00
