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Ти мій ритм MUF Modern Ukrainian Folk Project
MAF (Modern Ukrainian Folk Project, also listed as MUF Modern Ukrainian Folk Project) is a Ukrainian music project blending folk motifs with contemporary pop and electronic music. In public sources it is presented as an author-driven folk-pop act — a public biography of its members with birth dates and full names is not documented in open access.
The project's concept is to reimagine Ukrainian folklore through a modern sound: EDM drive, club rhythm and polished production are combined with melodies and imagery from folk tradition. The tracks are built for streaming platforms, DJ sets and everyday listening while keeping a recognizable Ukrainian tone.
MAF (Modern Ukrainian Folk Project, also listed as MUF Modern Ukrainian Folk Project) is a Ukrainian music project blending folk motifs with contemporary pop and electronic music. In public sources it is presented as an author-driven folk-pop act — a public biography of its members with birth dates and full names is not documented in open access.
The project's concept is to reimagine Ukrainian folklore through a modern sound: EDM drive, club rhythm and polished production are combined with melodies and imagery from folk tradition. The tracks are built for streaming platforms, DJ sets and everyday listening while keeping a recognizable Ukrainian tone.
The catalogue includes the singles Potim Ne Bude (May 2026) and Buzok Tyryu (May 2026). Buzok Tyryu draws on folk song tradition; both tracks are released as pop compositions with electronic arrangements. They are available on Ukrainian music portals and streaming services.
MAF continues to develop the modern Ukrainian folk format — a timely blend of ethno and electronics on the Ukrainian scene. The project should not be confused with the band Mavka or other folk collectives with a similar sound.
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Hit of the week
Заново ksushenka.
ksyushenka. is a Saint Petersburg artist whose songs have resonated far beyond her home city. She works at the crossroads of alternative music and modern pop: one track may sound soft and acoustic, the next dense with post-punk or synthwave energy and an unmistakably urban mood. Her music is not about polish — it is about feelings that are hard to say out loud.
Her lyrics often explore inner fatigue, longing, rebellion against routine, and the search for identity amid the noise of a big city. The songs rely on direct imagery and emotional honesty: little pretense, but many familiar states — boredom, emptiness, melancholy, sudden hope. That sincerity is a big part of why her tracks spread so quickly across social media and streaming platforms.
ksyushenka. is a Saint Petersburg artist whose songs have resonated far beyond her home city. She works at the crossroads of alternative music and modern pop: one track may sound soft and acoustic, the next dense with post-punk or synthwave energy and an unmistakably urban mood. Her music is not about polish — it is about feelings that are hard to say out loud.
Her lyrics often explore inner fatigue, longing, rebellion against routine, and the search for identity amid the noise of a big city. The songs rely on direct imagery and emotional honesty: little pretense, but many familiar states — boredom, emptiness, melancholy, sudden hope. That sincerity is a big part of why her tracks spread so quickly across social media and streaming platforms.
Her best-known songs include “Ot kraya k krayu,” “Do polyusa,” and “Pustota,” each earning millions of plays. The catalog also features “Memento Mori,” “Tolko ne s toboy,” “Snezhinki,” “Ya tak skuchayu,” “Nekomu rasskazat,” “Karusel,” and the collaboration with YOUNG LARI — “Luchshe vsekh.” She releases new singles on a regular basis, experiments with arrangements and sped-up versions, and keeps refining a sound that is already easy to recognize.
Today, ksyushenka. stands out as a visible name on the young Saint Petersburg music scene, building her audience through digital releases, live shows, and active communication with fans on VK and Telegram. If alternative pop, post-punk, and songs with real character speak to you, her music is worth exploring.
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