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Карусель 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.
Today’s entry into the catalog: hit play, open the lyrics or a guide — then follow related tracks from here.
Hit of the week
Бархатные тяги (DJ Prezzplay Remix) Gazan
Gazan (Konstantin Zhukov, also known as Gazan; born August 23, 1995, in Moscow) is a Russian singer, songwriter, and blogger. He studied law and worked night shifts in a flower shop — where he wrote his first tracks — and entered music in late 2018.
Standouts include the viral meme hits “Che za lev etot tigr,” “Barkhatnye tyagi,” “Abu bandit,” “Suyetolog,” “Sheykhami,” and the Gidayyat duet “Koronaminus.” Later catalog cuts include “Oboyudno,” “Chernyy merin,” “Pantera,” and newer releases like “Khochu byt kak Gazan.”
Gazan (Konstantin Zhukov, also known as Gazan; born August 23, 1995, in Moscow) is a Russian singer, songwriter, and blogger. He studied law and worked night shifts in a flower shop — where he wrote his first tracks — and entered music in late 2018.
Standouts include the viral meme hits “Che za lev etot tigr,” “Barkhatnye tyagi,” “Abu bandit,” “Suyetolog,” “Sheykhami,” and the Gidayyat duet “Koronaminus.” Later catalog cuts include “Oboyudno,” “Chernyy merin,” “Pantera,” and newer releases like “Khochu byt kak Gazan.”
The sound is light pop / dance with TikTok-ready hooks: irony, slang, an Eastern-tinged image, and short videos. Without formal music school, he built a career through social media and streaming.
Don’t confuse him with other artists named Gazan: this is Moscow’s Konstantin Zhukov, known for “Che za lev etot tigr” and “Barkhatnye tyagi.”
This week’s catalog beacon: listen to the pick, read the lines, and browse the guides — then choose your own path.
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