Perturbator
The French king of synthwave will be one of many electronic musicians to pay a visit this autumn in Kyiv. Perturbator carefully mixes synth sounds so popular in the 80s with melancholic and dark melodies. His tracks were featured in movies like The Guest and classic computer games like Hotline Miami and Hotline Miami 2. At the moment, the French musician has four full albums and a bunch of EPs. The classics and new songs both will be included in the concert track list.
When: September 19, 7 P.M.
Where: Atlas, Kyiv
Price: starting at UAH 660
Enrique Iglesias
One of the top autumn 2018 concerts to take place in Ukraine is the hot performance by Enrique Iglesias. He is often regarded as the King of Latin Pop, having sold over 170 million records. The well-known heartthrob will perform on the Olympiiskyi stadium in the capital. Apart from the early 2000s hits like Hero and Escape, Enrique has new songs to present to the Ukrainian audience.
When: September 30, 6 P.M.
Where: Olympiiskyi Stadium, Kyiv
Price: starting at UAH 1600
Ionna Lee
The Swedish synthpop artist Ionna Lee is best known as a frontwoman of the iamamiwhoami music project. The audiovisual creations of the band have quickly gone way beyond the laptop screens and performed at various music festivals in Sweden and Europe. This year, Ionna is engaged in a world tour that grasps North and South America, Western Europe and finally Ukraine. Visitors will hear dreamy tracks from the classic 10 Pieces, 10 Bruises and This Is Jonna Lee albums, as well as the latest addition to her musical resume – Everyone Afraid to Be Forgotten.
When: October 12, 8 P.M.
Where: Bel Etage, Kyiv
Price: starting at UAH 800
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Carpenter Brut
This autumn seems to be the rise of French electronics in Ukraine. One of the most mysterious despite his fame artists of the contemporary electronic scene, Carpenter Brut mixes rock and synth beats to create a unique dark vibe. The Kyiv concert will present the new album with more dark tracks to dance to. Besides, the famous tracks like Turbo Killer and Night Stalker will rave for the diehard fans.
When: October 14, 7 P.M.
Where: Bingo, Kyiv
Price: starting at UAH 700
Charles Aznavour
The famous singer from France and author of more than a thousand songs, Charles Aznavour was regarded as “the one that will conquer the world” by Charles De Gaulle. Aznavour was initially recognized by Edith Piaf, who gave a start to his professional career. The 94-year-old tenor is full of energy and is ready to prove it during his world tour.
When: October 20, 7 P.M.
Where: Palats Ukraina, Kyiv
Price: starting at UAH 790
Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace slowly but surely climbed on the top of autumn 2018 concerts in Ukraine. Although the alternative rock band isn’t the first-timer in Ukraine, every concert gathers hundreds of dedicated fans and new curious listeners. This time, Three Days Grace will perform not only their classic 2000s hits like Pain and Animal I Have Become but also songs from the new album Outsider. The first single of the album, The Mountain, peaked at #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock music chart — which was, in fact, the lucky 13th time for the band.
When: October 26, 7 P.M.
Where: Stereo Plaza, Kyiv
Price: starting at UAH 850
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Kodaline
Kodaline started as runner-ups on the Irish talent show You’re a Star, and nowadays the indie band occupies top charts of Spotify. Their most-known single All I Want has been featured in TV shows and series, as well as a part of The Fault in Our Stars soundtrack. The band is currently engaged in recording their third album called Politics of Living, which is due for release in September. It’s not hard to guess that Kyiv fans can expect the freshest tracks at their fall concert in the capital.
When: November 4, 8 P.M.
Where: Bel Etage, Kyiv
Price: starting at UAH 1090
Birkin/Gainsbourg: Le Symphonique
The legendary French actress and singer Jane Birkin was a rising star of the 1970s. Her collaboration and passionate love with Serge Gainsbourg are cemented in musical history — Ballade De Johnny Jane, Valse De Melody and Lost Song are among the many songs loved in France and beyond its borders. This autumn, Jane Birkin will open a veil on the past, easily making her performance one of the most charming concerts in Ukraine scheduled for 2018.
When: November 5, 7 P.M.
Where: October Palace, Kyiv
Price: starting at UAH 390
DakhaBrakha
DakhaBrakha has already made history by becoming the first Ukrainian group to participate in the famous Glastonbury festival. The stars of Ukrainian avant-garde have also been included in the soundtrack of the American series Fargo in 2017. DakhaBrakha’s songs are an anarchistic reinterpretation of traditional Ukrainian folk songs blended with eclectic influences like Middle Eastern sounds and a touch of R&B, perfect for live sound.
When: November 10, 7 P.M.
Where: Palats Ukraina, Kyiv
Price: starting at UAH 390
God is an Astronaut
One of the most famous contemporary post-rock bands God is an Astronaut will give two concerts in Ukraine this autumn. The musicians from Ireland have skillfully combined more than four genres to produce their own recognizable sound. The fall tour is dedicated to the new LP Epitaph, full of anti-war lyrics that resonates well with Ukraine.
When: November 20, 7 P.M.; November 21, 8 P.M.;
Where: !FESTRepublic, Kyiv; Atlas, Kyiv
Price: starting at UAH 720
You can buy tickets at tickets.ua, concert.ua or similar sites. Cover photo: unsplash.com.
