Simple Symmetry, the Moscow-based duo of brothers Sasha and Sergey Lipsky, occupies a unique niche in the global electronic scene by blending 'Indie Dance' with a deep, psychedelic appreciation for non-Western musical traditions. Emerging from the vibrant Moscow underground, they gained international recognition through releases on influential labels like Disco Halal and Multi Culti.
Their sound identity is defined by the use of traditional folk motifs, particularly from the Levant and Central Asia, recontextualized through the lens of 80s darkwave and modern house production. Critically, they are praised for their 'musicality' in a genre often dominated by loops, frequently incorporating complex arrangements and live-played elements. Their career arc shows a move from straightforward dancefloor edits to more ambitious, conceptual projects like 'Sorry! We Did Something Wrong,' which explores themes of magic and mythology. They are central figures in the 'Middle Eastern-influenced electronic' wave alongside peers like Red Axes and Moscoman, serving as a bridge between the avant-garde and the club.
Shares house, downtempo, nu jazz (subgenres); analog_warmth, sample_based, layered_dense (production style)
Shares downtempo, house, nu jazz (subgenres); analog_warmth, sample_based, layered_dense (production style)
Shares analog_warmth, sample_based, layered_dense (production style); nu jazz, downtempo, house (subgenres)
Shares analog_warmth, sample_based, layered_dense (production style); nu jazz, downtempo, house (subgenres)
Shares mysterious, playful, restless (moods); nu jazz, downtempo, house (subgenres)
Shares analog_warmth, sample_based, layered_dense (production style); urban_night, desert, basement_show (atmosphere)
Shares analog_warmth, sample_based, layered_dense (production style); nu jazz, downtempo, house (subgenres)
Shares analog_warmth, sample_based, layered_dense (production style); nu jazz, downtempo, house (subgenres)
Shares analog_warmth, sample_based, layered_dense (production style); mysterious, playful, restless (moods)
Shares house, darkwave, nu jazz (subgenres); analog_warmth, layered_dense, reverb_heavy (production style)
Shares mysterious, desert, nu jazz, chanting (signature)
Shares desert, sample_based, nu jazz, chanting (atmosphere)
Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →