Sergey Trofimov Essentials

The Soviet Union may have missed out on much of the ‘60s musical revolution, but the heart of rock 'n' roll beats on in Russian star Sergey Trofimov. A chorister from an early age, he can do classic chanson with the best of them, full of light-hearted rhythms and bandoneon melodies. But as this playlist shows, Trofimov soars when he infuses his songs with a more rebellious sonic spirit. Alluding to the likes of Deep Purple and The Beatles, he powers his songs with searing hard rock solos and steely pop hooks.