Nov 25 2024 43 mins
In this friendly episode of Surprise Cast, I welcome Daniil Levshin, the talented guitarist and synth player from the renowned shoegaze/dreampop band, Blankenberge. It's been two years since our last conversation, and a lot has changed since then. Join us as Daniil shares insights into his musical journey, the creative process, and life in Serbia, where he resides with his wife, Iana Guselnikova, the band's vocalist.
The episode jumps into Daniil's passion for creating music, discussing how the band has evolved over the years. He reveals details about Blankenberg's latest projects, including their new song "New Rules" and the exciting upcoming album set to release in 2025. Discover how Daniil combines synthetic sounds with dreampop/post rock melodies and shoegaze aesthetics to forge Blankenberg's unique sound.
Listeners will gain a glimpse into Daniil's life beyond the music scene as he shares his experiences living in Serbia, trips to the underground record store, and his connection to his roots in Russia. Learn about his admiration for bands like Metallica, Slowdive, Depeche Mode, and The Cure, and his artistic ventures in creating album artwork and music videos. He also touches on the joys of maintaining a connection with fellow musicians like his good friend, Antonio Zelada from Automatic Music, and the band Resplandor.
Enjoy this heartfelt and inspiring episode filled with music and cultural exploration. You should be able to feel Daniil's kindness and his excitement for Blankeberge's future. I certainly am.
*don't forget about the trivia ? :).
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