Name: Belaya Polosa
Brand: Molchat Doma

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SBR345lp-C5

Colour

Gold

Colour details

Gold and Black Splatter on Clear

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Includes Signed Print

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-09-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

843563174777

Total Cap

9999

Gold LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

SBR345lp

Black

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843563174722

Black LP

SBR345lp-C3

Clear

Cloudy Clear

843563174753

Clear LP

SBR345cd

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SBR345cass

Tape

843563174814

Artist

Molchat Doma

Genre US

New Wave / Post Punk

Label US

Sacred Bones Records

Molchat Doma is a post-punk, synthpop, and new wave band hailing from Minsk, Belarus. Formed in 2017, they have become one of the prominent figures in the Belarusian post-punk scene and have played a significant role in the resurgence of Eastern European cold wave music.

With their unique blend of genres, Molchat Doma has captivated audiences with their haunting melodies and atmospheric soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from bands like Lebanon Hanover and Motorama, they have carved out their own distinct style that sets them apart.

If you enjoy artists such as Ploho, Human Tetris, or Boy Harsher, then Molchat Doma's music will surely resonate with you. Their discography showcases their talent for crafting dark yet catchy tunes that leave a lasting impression on listeners.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

Belarusian post-punk/synth pop group Molchat Doma have always exuded the kind of brutalist aesthetic that adorns their album art. It’s cold, gray, imposing, and industrial—yet there are human hearts beating within those foundations. In the wake of their breakthrough success in 2020, the trio endured a polarity of experiences, from the nadir of an uprooted life and forced relocation away from their native Minsk to the apex of headlining massive shows across the world. It was in this headspace that the band settled into their new home of Los Angeles to finish writing their fourth album, Belaya Polosa a testament to change in difficult times, a love letter to the digital pulse of the ‘90s, and a technicolor reinvention of the band’s somber dancefloor anthems.

From the opening synth swell and drum machine throb of “Ty Zhe Ne Znaesh’ Kto Ya,” to the goth/post-punk austerity of “Son,” to the swirling electronic textures mixed with reverb-drenched guitar flourishes, expansive space, and yearning vocals of the title track “Belaya Polosa”—which suggests Depeche Mode at their most reflective or The Cure at their most downtrodden—to the sultry and seductive “Chernye Cvety,” a track reminiscent of Duran Duran’s early ‘90s output in its fusion of dreamy guitars and authoritative mechanized beats, and the interwoven layers of instrumentation, soaring chorus, and melodic sophistication of “Ya Tak Ustal,” it’s clear that Molchat Doma are operating on another level.

Molchat Doma gained a following with earlier albums that sound like third-generation bootlegs of banned recordings from the Eastern Bloc, made after a few key entries in the Factory Records catalog were smuggled in from the West. Belaya Polosa propels them in a new direction while retaining the cold minimalist delivery they’re known for. The basement grime and dirty tape-head sound of their previous work now make space for digital luster and shimmering production values.

While Molchat Doma’s broadened aural spectrum adds a synesthetic power to Belaya Polosa, the mood remains rooted in stark and unflinching self-reflection. They retain the duality of being both cold and feverish in their delivery while pushing their music into expanded territories through an armory of new textures. The trio continues to harness the sound of harrowing beauty thriving under harsh realities.

Belaya Polosa

Music US

Discover Belaya Polosa by Molchat Doma on Sacred Bones Records. A post-punk/synth pop masterpiece reflecting change in difficult times. Vinyl records available.