FILTER MAGAZINE: Ever imagine what kind of musical tastes you'd have if you grew up Southern Russia, amongst the multi-cultural backdrop of Armernia, Greece, Turkey, Slavia and the infamous Gyspy regions of the eastern European landscape? Well, throw in some 70's punk, pop and a martini during cocktail hour and you might sound something like Persephone's Bees.
Lead vocalist Angelina Moysov is the outcome of this multi-cultural upbringing. She banded together with like-minded musical misfits and produced the band's debut album Notes From The Underworld where they further meld the melting pot if the band's musical tastes. For a good introduction to the eclectic sound, check out the band's first single "Nice Day"
Russia: On a grey and cold winter day, a young woman named Galina was sitting in line with her one year old daughter to see a doctor. The line was long, people were bored and nobody spoke. Suddenly a melody came from somewhere: it was simple, good, catchy, and one that everyone knew by heart. It was a popular childrens song often played on the radio. People were pleasantly surprised when they realized that the perfectly sung melody was coming from the little girl sitting on a young womans lap. Galina, never having heard her daughter talk or sing before, was happily struck by the idea: She must be a musician! On that day the long journey of Persephones Bees began.
Singer/songwriter Angelina Moysov while growing up in Russia was influenced by her mother who loved Russian Folk and Gypsy music, as well as her brothers collection of British and American music and the underground Russian punk and New Wave that helped Russian youth through hard times. Angelina came to America in 1993 and soon met guitarist Tom Ayres, who was immediately drawn to her strong melodies, lyrics and unusual songwriting style. Their first self produced LP, City of Love was nominated for the best debut album at the California Music Awards in 2002. The word of mouth buzz caused by their live shows earned them a 2001 SF Weekly Award for Best Pop Band, and led them to share bills with Cake, BRMC, Jonathan Richman, and many others.
Persephones Bees have earned a reputation of not only being a strong live act, but one with a vast catalog of original songs due to Angelina Moysovs prolific songwriting. While winning over audiences with their live shows, they also caught the attention of producer Eric Valentine who had over 40 original songs to choose from in recording their latest album. Eric found the music so engaging that he ended up playing drums for the sessions.
When asked what her influences are, rather than listing favorite records, Angelina replied "some books, films, smells, colors, interaction with people and my observations of the human condition. "
Candy Now! in studio Angelina Moysov, Tom Ayres & Blag Dahlia +++PLUS+++ surprise guests
Pirate Cat Radio 87.9FM July 14, 6-8pm [PT] ONLINE: www.piratecatradio.com (or iTunes) LIVE AUDIENCE: 2781 21st Street, San Francisco PHONE: 415.341.1199 (studio)
ПРИВЕТ ANGELINA, ХОТЕЛ ЗНАТЬ О, ЧТО РАЙОН РОССИИ ТЫ, И Я ХОТЕЛ БЫ СПРАШИВАТЬ У ТЕБЯ, ЧТО ТАКОЙ ТЯЖЕЛЫЙ ОН СОСТОИТ В ТОМ, ЧТОБЫ ПОЕХАТЬ ПЕРЕЖИВАТЬ РОССИЮ, БУДУЧИ МЕКСИКАНЦЕМ ............. ПОЦЕЛУИ ТЕБЯ ЛЮБИЛ BYE
Hello Persephone's Bees, saw you last night, you were awesome, such a great gig! Hope to see you again soon, I can't tonight at the Barracuda, but I look forward the next time! Wish you the best for the end of your parisian days! xxxx
Hey, heard your tunes from a very important man for the sound of music, Eric in Alameda. Love that vintage sound. And you are from Oakland and u got a moskovite for a front woman. That's waaaayyyy too awesome. We def gotta do a show together. Spoem "Mama Anarxia" vmeste. Lol! -Dmitry from Wild Things.
