#artist: gogol bordello

[haveyoulistenedtothisalbum-poll]

Tracklist:

Sally • I Would Never Wanna Be Young Again • Not A Crime • Immigrant Punk • 60 Revolutions • Avenue B • Dogs Were Barking • Oh No • Start Wearing Purple • Think Locally, Fuck Globally • Underdog World Strike • Illumination • Santa Marinella • Undestructable • Mishto!

*Please note that members of this band are of Romani origin and that the term in this album's title is being reclaimed.

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[evelina-maar]

Been listening to a lot of Gogol Bordello lately

[jgthirlwell]

02.12.24 Extatic Spasmatix (Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello, Ashley Tobias of Gogol Bordello, Brian Chase of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Kay BonTempo of Puzzled Panther and Alap Momin) made their debut performance at the Abasement night at Artists Space in Tribeca.

[dejablonde]

I'm enlisting Tumblr for help expanding a playlist of mine on Spotify.

It's called "No English, Just Vibes" and the only rule is...right there in the title. But right now it's a little heavy on like, three artists in particular, and on just a couple languages.

Here's where you come in! Tell me your favorite songs that aren't in English. While I prefer rock, I'm polyjamorous and will take anything into consideration.

Playlist below for anyone who wants the existing vibes to see what we're working with.

(When I queued this, I didn't realize it would be Wrapped day, so honestly this is perfect, please tell me your songs)

[theadamantium]

Singer & frontman, Eugene Hütz, of gypsy punk band, Gogol Bordello, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Solidaritine, and it’s support of the Ukrainian people. We also talk about the band’s origins and journey, his father’s influence, his acting career and connection to Madonna.

[manic-maniac-man]

Gucci

Aw08

"The inspirations for this collection were the musicians and artists who emerged in Eastem Europe after the fall of communism, particularly Eugene Hütz of the band Gogol Bordello. Heavy suit styles in velvet and corduroy were matched with shirts and scarves in ethnic-inspired pattems that evoked a sensual atmosphere. These patterns were derived from carpets and tapes tries from the period. The metallic omamentation was also a distinctive feature. With rusted studs and metal parts used here and there. The eveningwear, which featured Brandenburg-style and astrakhan, was highly original." -gap PRESS

[vilevexedvixen]

Pixiedust playlist

[astridellejo]

Meet the Artist 2024

A new year and a new 'Meet the Artist' drawing.

Here's all the text in the image below the cut:

Meet the Artist @ astridellejo Maker of Art Things

Sun Libra | Moon Pisces | Rising Pisces | INTP Nonbinary Aromantic Asexual Transgender flags | They/Them 5' 10" (178 cm) | 30 Sep | Age: 49

Notable Features: I have a voice disorder and I can't speak louder than a whisper. So I'm learning ASL, American Sign Language. I'm always dressed like I'm on my way to yoga.

#janaya #caitvi #harlivy #imodna

Daring to wear a bit of COLOR!

TUNES Sheila Chandra Fleetwood Mac AURORA Gogol Bordello Florence + the Machine Mr Bungle ELO The Birthday Massacre

Likes: Autumn Rain Petrichor Cinnamon Yoga Mangoes Mermaids Ballet Workout Black Clothing Sign Language

Dislikes: Summer Direct Sunlight ASMR Mint Realistic Graphics in Video Games Capitalism Motor Vehicles Pastels Phones

[boredinleather]

kind of a random question, but... what kind of music do you like? any artists youve been into lately?

Been enjoying Creature Commandos, which reignited my love for Gogol Bordello. Recently discovered the album Drunk by Thundercat it's amazing. The Smile has had 3 albums in the last 2 years that are really chill.

[sodomy-enabler]

got tagged by @mgs3dickeater to share five songs I'm listening to a lot lately which is funny bc I listen to like. The same ten or so artists on repeat so if we've talked about music before these aren't going to be a surprise at all lol

Satan's A Woman by Twin Temple

Good Girl by Brutalismus 3000

Gimme That Boom by Skindred

We Rise Again by Gogol Bordello

Solamente Por Pensar by Ska-P

um @ranocchiowo @anarchotahdigism @boycoyote and any other mutual who wants to jump in and do it too :3

[saphushia]

I see you are asking for some niche stuff, and boy I can provide. My music tastes goes god damn everywhere so I’ve got a bunch of random songs

Whiskey Cola - Picu

Start Wearing Purple - Golog Bordello

God is Calling me Back Home - King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

I’m guessing the song limit was put in-place to control how many songs you got at once? Either way I’m happy to share again!

ooo! whiskey cola bops, i love uh.. erm... i wanna say like, the polka? type energy? but i don't know if thats actually the right genre word. sorry if i just called smth entirely unrelated polka sdkfbg. but like the really bouncy rythym! and i'm def gonna have to look at more of gogol bordello's music! it has a similar energy to a lot of things i listen to but it achieves it in a way that i've not really heard before, if that makes sense? AND KING GIZZARD!! i've been meaning to listen to their stuff for a while thank you for getting me started on that lol!! these are all such bops tbh fucking amazing taste

giving you Shame, Shame, Shame -by- Shakin' Stevens F the World -by- The Northern Boys (music vid here [flash warning]) White Death -by- Mayhem (artist website here)

also yeah, song limit is just so i don't get slammed with tons all at once lol. getting 20 asks at times, most with 6+ songs or whole albums was overwhelming and made things less fun for me. but you're welcome to send more asks with more songs! (just not all at the same time lol)

[fvckyouimaprophet]

Music asks! 1, 2, 8, 17, 27, 38, 54, 56, 92, and 106!

Thank you, Ash!! Sorry it’s taken me forever to respond. I’m just very indecisive (despite asking for these questions, ha).

When I’m saying favorite for any of these questions, it can change day to day or even mood to mood, so I’ll just pick two or three that come to mind for most. 😅

1. What is your favorite album?

I will admit that with streaming, I don’t typically listen to most albums in full beyond maybe 3-5 times.

But since I saw them in concert recently, I’ll say, I’ve been listening to The Head on the Door by The Cure.

But the real forever answer is Shrek 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

2. What is your favorite artist?

It may currently be Angel Olsen and Sharon Van Etten.

8. What is your favorite concept album?

Look, I know it’s a big one, but it’s gotta be Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie. 

17. Favorite song right now?

Favorite might not be right, but ones I’m listening to non-stop lately: Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo, Immigraniada (We Comin' Rougher) by Gogol Bordello, and Mermaids by Florence + The Machine

27. What is your favorite album that is not sung in your mother tongue?

Ooh, while I listen to many songs that aren’t in English (especially French and Croatian), I feel like I can almost count the number of full albums on my fingers (that aren’t associated with movie soundtracks).

Un verano sin ti by Bad Bunny G***y Kings by G***y Kings (given the name, I want to add that their parents mostly are Romani from Spain) Tous les garçons et les filles by Françoise Hardy

It has been years since I’ve listened to it, but I’m also going to put Rebecca: The Musical in German (Vienna production). We were robbed of a Broadway production. Hoping the London version this year leads to that.

38. Good song for writing

I admittedly make a lot of playlists for things that I’m writing but mostly play instrumental music while I write because it can be hard to tune it out, and I don’t want to be distracted.

But also things are so dependent on vibe?

Instrumental: Shape of Water by Alexander Desplat, Comptine d’un autre été by Yann Tiersen, and Drive My Car by Eiko Ishibashi

Non-Instrumental: Hounds of Love by Kate Bush, Shadow by Chromatics, and Sorry Not Sorry by Tyler, The Creator

54. Song you recommend

For you specifically (if you don’t know them already): A Better Son/Daughter by Rilo Kiley, ale Bien Qui Fait Mal by Mozart l’Opera Rock, and Androgynous by The Replacements

For people who may randomly be reading this whose taste I am less familiar with: Easy On Your Own? by Alvvays, Sun Bleached Flies by Ethel Cain (for the uninitiated), and Hot Knife by Fiona Apple

56. Underrated song

I have a bad sense of how popular things actually are, so I’ll just list songs I wish had more recognition that I’ve been listening to this year:

Body by 070 Shake and Christine and the Queens Young Lover by St. Vincent Leather by Tori Amos

92. Which album(s) would you wish to see performed live front to back?

Not possible but:

Blue Weekend by Wolf Alice I Put A Spell On You by Nina Simone Lion and the Cobra by Sinéad O’Connor (😭)

106. Which musicians would you wish to teach you an instrument?

St. Vincent and Mitski can teach me guitar. Kim Deal could teach me bass. They’re all the best at what they do, but also my gay self would thrive.

Send me music asks.

[feeshies]

Ask meme! Music!

5. shuffle your playlist!!! what’s the first song that plays?

6. what bands/artists do you want to see in concert?

11. tell me about your least favorite band or artist. go on scream about why you hate them.

5. Slowly Goes the Night by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

6. (Not including artists I am seeing)

I would love to see clipping.

Also I'd gladly see Gogol Bordello for a third time

11. I hate F/lling in R/verse so much and I hate all music that sounds like them too. Not even for moral reasons or anything. If the lead singer of that band was actually a good person, I'd still hate their sound. I'm too burnt out to go on, so I'm just going to copy and paste parts of a rant I wrote about their cover of Gangsta's Paradise back in 2019.

It’s a bad cover. This is subjective, I know. All of my life experiences, perspectives, and personal philosophies lead me to the point where I think it’s bad. The instrumentation is okay, some of the drumming is actually pretty good. However, the vocals do not match the lyrics. You know when a musician sings the national anthem and it seems like they don’t actually understand what they’re saying, but they’re hitting all the expected beats (i.e. hold this note, raise pitch here, etc.)? Yeah, that’s what it sounds like.

I listened to the cover before revisiting the original and the difference in framing is remarkable.  I’ll talk about the music videos first, since that’s the most obvious.  I think it’s also super important to point out that the music video is gritty.  Not that it’s dark in content, but it’s not glamorous.  This “paradise” they’re talking about is dangerous.

Compare this to the cover.  The music video is sleek, glamorous, and full of hot chicks and badass-looking dudes.  This imagery has a huge disconnect with the content of the song.  And the disconnect isn't like "we're using contrast to heighten the themes and emotion of the song" (like the way the original song sampled Stevie Wonder for the chorus), but rather it seems to say "we have no idea what this song is about". Here are some lyrics:

Look at the situation they got me facin’ I can’t live a normal life, I was raised by the streets

I’m 23 now, but will I live to see 24 The way things are going I don’t know

They say I gotta learn, but nobody’s here to teach me If they can’t understand it, how can they reach me?

My point, is that this band didn’t cover Getting Jiggy With It. This is a political song. I don’t know anything about the backgrounds of the band members, but the attitude in the cover reeks of privilege. For all I know, they could have experienced the exact same things described in the original, but it doesn’t come through in the delivery. The lyrics “if they can’t understand it, how can they reach me?” is supposed to sound pleading, almost defeated. But the frontman belts it out with this cringe-worthy growl that just doesn’t connect. I’m not denying that a band could do a cover where they talked about their struggles growing up surrounded by crime, but instead, we got this tone deaf (and I mean that in more ways than one) cover.

I should clarify that Coolio was apparently okay with this cover. At least, he was okay enough to show up in the music video. It’s strange, since he was so vocal about Weird Al’s parody when it came out (and I love Weird Al, but…yeah, I think Coolio had the right to be upset). I’m in no position to say what Coolio should or shouldn’t do with his own song. But Weird Al made a much more dignified cover with a better vocal performance than the cover.

[help-help-i-need-an-adult]

@apparently-i-am-an-adult That is the correct response for you to have and people are still shocked to find out I’m not a Swifty too.

“Why? She’s so good and writes her own songs? It’s impressive! You’re a musician. You should like that!”

I’d rather have Whitney Houston who never wrote a song in her life and was ACTUALLY GOOD at what she did.

Swift is BORING! Her music is BEIGE!

What about ME makes any of these basic bitches think I’d like BEIGE?!?!

I show them the works of like Gogol Bordello and Rasputina. What about those artists makes them think that Swift would impress me?

I’d rather listen to Josh Groban or Celine Dion if y’all can’t handle the weirdos, but DO NOT bring Taylor Swift onto my car radio and expect me not to see red.

you’ve heard of the mortifying ordeal of being known, now get ready for the

[iainwrites]

One of my biggest discoveries over the last few years happened during the pandemic. Like a lot of people, I was online a lot more and I ended up stumbling across Bandcamp. In a nutshell, Bandcamp is an online music service where you can stream music, but more importantly (to me at least) it's a place where you can buy music (both physical and digital) from indie and lesser known artists. "Lesser known" is a vague idea, since Radiohead added their catalogue on the site, as well as Amanda Palmer, Björk and others.

I've done a lot of buying through the site, picking up entire discographies from Sharon Jones, Anamanaguchi, Gogol Bordello and Joel Plaskett, plus stand alones from Against Me!, Fugazi, The Hold Steady and Bam Bam. Their video game soundtrack selection is excellent, too. And once in a while, there will be a string of months where all proceeds from sales go directly to the artists.

If you're a music lover and like to listen to things a little off the beaten path, check it out. The fact that I can go in and find stuff from Nova Scotia or pick out some ambient 8-bit soundtracks to get in a writing headspace is is awesome.

[thebandcampdiaries]

El Mystery Kren presents: “The Last Train to Durango.”

It’s more than just an album: It’s a poetic travel journey with a multi-cultural soundtrack!

Kristin, the Austrian singer and songwriter behind El Mystery Kren, has traveled far and wide, gathering stories and sounds from each place she visited. This led her to develop a stunningly diverse sound, which encompasses her love for many different styles of music. She brought a new creative project to life: “El Mystery Kren,” and she recently announced a highly anticipated debut album titled “The Last Train to Durango.” This collection of songs is truly stunning, and it serves as a great calling card for Kristin, not to mention being a perfect introduction to her project.

“Kren” actually means “horseradish,” a zesty and playful ingredient which can actually add a sharp kick to any dish! Still, the name is kind of a play on words, because “Kren” also sounds a little bit like “tren” in Spanish and “train” in English. This playful link between languages gives a hint of how Kristin’s music brings together different traditions, reflecting her passion for traveling and immersing herself in many different cultures.

This takes us right to her album, “The Last Train to Durango,” - A kaleidoscopic piece of music that draws listeners into a world where Austria meets Mexico and even Memphis in the United States. Much like a train takes passengers across to multiple stops, it feels like this album is all about allowing different destinations to converge. As people hop on and off trains, so do many different influences on this record, reflecting Kristin’s storied life. She actually lived and traveled through Mexico for a time, pretty far from home! There, she had the opportunity to explore not only cities but also gorgeous natural landmarks, such as deserts, mountain ranges, and more. While on the road, she always carried a notebook with her, which allowed the artist to immortalize ideas for songs as she watched murals come to life on walls or as she stood by dusty roads. Anytime something inspired her, she was ready with her trusty notebook and a pen, jotting her thoughts down and seeding the spark for what would become a truly personal and passionate album. Because the songs come from Kristin’s personal journey, each track on the album holds echoes of these wanderings and reveals a spirit of curiosity that runs through her work from the moment you hit that play button!

For those who might not be familiar with the reference in the title, Durango is a state in Mexico that is known for its rough terrain, old silver mines, and tales of outlaws. It’s got a true “Old West” vibe to it, and it is also home to many famous historical figures, such as Pancho Villa, who could be found roaming through the Sierra Madre mountains. Kristin’s music captures that sense of open spaces and hidden corners, all while still remembering her Austrian roots. This is quite important because it really makes her music stand out on a more personal level.

Musically, fans of artists as diverse as Hank Williams, Tom Waits, and Bob Dylan will undoubtedly connect with Kristin’s music and songwriting style. However, even fans of modern indie-folk acts such as Francis Moon or Bright Eyes should give this one a go! Because of her unique connection to Mexico, Kristin was also inspired by artists such as Chavela Vargas. In addition, she is always eager to blend languages: the album features snippets of Spanish, Austrian German, and English, all converging into a playful melting pot with a very special twist. This blend reflects the life of a traveler who shifts among different languages without fully settling into just one. It’s a completely different kind of music, but in a way, the combination of different languages is somewhat reminiscent of the core concept that inspires artists such as Manu Chao or Gogol Bordello: it’s all about allowing different folk styles and cultures to contaminate each other in a very beautiful way…because not all contaminations are a bad thing! As the saying goes, you want your food prep area clean and your culture as contaminated as possible! Variety is where the magic happens, and it seems that Kristin understood this lesson perfectly, down to naming her project with such a nod at different languages within. A recurring theme throughout “The Last Train to Durango” is the desire to keep moving forward. The opening song, “Oaxaca Blues,” offers bright acoustic guitar tones and sultry vocals, at times reminiscing of 70s folk-pop icons such as Fleetwood Mac or Tom Petty. In some songs, Kristin sings about missing a companion who promised to join her on the journey. In others, she meets an “abuelito” who offers her some strong Mezcal (definitely not the kind you’ll find in a supermarket in Europe!) and tells tales of places far from any tourist map - this is where the best adventures happen after all! There is also a cowboy figure who appears in more than one track, showing somewhat of a thread that binds the songs on the album together. He carries books by authors like Roberto Bolaño or Charles Bukowski, yet he might not show up when expected, being sort of a “wild card” through the narrative of the songs. The track “Cowboy Song” is a perfect example of this. These characters drift in and out of the music, creating a sense of waiting and wondering. On songs like “Ghost Town / Pueblo Fantasma” Kristin shifts expectations, building amazing layers of harmonies and exploring different sounds such as saxophones and more.

Despite its Western imagery, the album also includes moments that feel closer to the streets of Vienna than to the mountains of Durango. Instruments such as accordions or even some jazz influences might be reminiscent of European cafés, and Austrian German lyrics here are a reminder of the artist’s origins. Kristin loves to call this mix “Austriacana,” a playful twist on Americana, showing off her roots prominently.

Ultimately, “The Last Train to Durango” also explores the idea of memory and how we leave traces behind when we move on. Kristin’s songs suggest that even the most subtle moments—an exchange in a bar, a glance across a train platform—can leave a mark and often actually do, even if we might not immediately realize it. People might go their own way, but memories and melodies survive with the passing of time, especially if you capture them in songs. This concept is one of the key markers that hold the album together, reminding listeners that each person we meet becomes part of our story, even if we never see them again. Each interaction can be important, and it can help us grow. Speaking from personal experience as an author, I can certainly relate to this: I still remember being on a train from Vienna to Paris and getting lost in conversation with a stranger for hours and hours, only to never meet them or hear from them again.

It’s the beauty of being a true traveling soul like Kristin. Even those connections that aren’t meant to last will still have a lasting mark if your heart and mind are open. Because of such a universal message, this album has touched me as a listener and will definitely connect with people from all walks of life: you don’t need to cross the Mexican deserts to genuinely connect with these songs! It’s a universally appealing album with something for everyone. Back to the music, the album features a variety of instruments. You might hear a pedal steel guitar, which does indeed lend an old-time country feel to the album, followed by the bright notes of a trumpet that spark images of a Mexican mariachi band. Banjo, accordion, and sometimes a gentle electric guitar also join in, highlighting Kristin’s love of blues and rock as well. The music can be dreamy as if caught between waking and sleeping, but it never loses its sense of direction. It keeps moving, like a train pushing onward, even if the destination remains out of sight. Some songs (for example, “Amor en el Desierto”) will make you feel like you just traveled back in time and tune in to a 1950s AM radio station. Others, such as “Wappler,” will make you feel like you just entered a saloon and put a coin in a jukebox!

Overall, this album is a fantastic experience, and it’s rare for artists to be able to depict a sense of journey to such a high level degree of involvement and immersion! Hit play, and let El Mystery Kren take you on “The Last Train To Durango” and beyond!