Thanks, Will Listen
The Telegram side of a Russian music YouTube channel: Jean-Michel Jarre's space music, R.E.M. beyond two hits, Soviet takes on world genres and a candid look at Muse.
What it is
"Spasibo, poslushayu" (Thanks, Will Listen) is the Telegram channel of Andrey, who in his own words usually talks about music with a clever face on YouTube and posts here whatever he wants to share in the moment. It's in Russian. The result is a lively music feed: not industry news but a music lover thinking out loud. Recent posts included a piece on space music for Jean-Michel Jarre's birthday, a story about how Jungle's "Sunshine" unlocked an old memory, a note on Natalie Imbruglia's new album and its move away from guitar music, and a post on R.E.M., a band most Russian listeners know from just two songs.
Why we picked it
Music channels tend to either dump tracks without comment or repost press releases. This one brings ideas and context: the author draws lines between bands and eras, explains how any genre that reaches Russia turns into something of its own, and isn't afraid to argue. The best example is his episode on Muse, which he openly admits he doesn't like, turning that into a conversation about what music criticism is for. There's also a nice riff on A-ha, whose music, he suggests, sounds different every time you observe it, like a quantum experiment.
Where to start
- Find the post on space music and Jean-Michel Jarre.
- Read the R.E.M. note; it's a good excuse to listen beyond the hits.
- Check the announcement of the Muse episode, then watch it on YouTube.
- For nostalgia, look for posts on Soviet and Russian takes on world genres.
Who it's for
Russian-speaking music fans who like to dig into where sounds come from. People who grew up on the 80s and 90s. And anyone looking for something to listen to who is tired of algorithmic recommendations.
Quick answers
Who runs it? Andrey, host of the YouTube channel of the same name, according to the channel description.
What music does it cover? Mostly pop, rock and electronic music across the decades.
What language is it in? Russian.
