Promyshlennaya Arkhitektura
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Dmitry Selivanov |
| Defunct | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Novosibirsk , Soviet Union |
| Products | Punk music, albums: Love and Technology, Live Arhitekture |
Promyshlennaya Arkhitectura (, translating to Industrial Architecture in English) was a Soviet punk ensemble originating from Novosibirsk, active during the years 1988 to 1989. The group was established by Dmitry Selivanov and ceased operations soon after his passing.
History
The band came into existence in 1988 when Dmitry Selivanov departed from Grazhdanskaya Oborona and formed this new project. They produced the album Love and Technology (Любовь и технология) within the Electron Student Club at NETI. This release attracted the interest of the Syrok Moscow Rock Festival organizers, who extended an invitation to perform; however, their performance was abruptly interrupted when the audio was cut off.
After returning to Novosibirsk, the band captured a live show at the Palace of Culture of Railway Workers, which was later issued as Live Arhitekture, predominantly featuring reworked versions of their earlier material.
The ensemble disbanded following the suicide of Dmitry Selivanov in April 1989.
Reviews
Mathematician Misha Verbitsky characterized their musical style as a "deadly cold electronic" soundscape emphasizing themes such as war and fate, symbolizing the deterioration of human will and awareness—presenting listeners with an atmosphere of chilliness and despair rather than happiness.
Albums
- Love and Technology (1988)
- Live Arhitekture (1988)
Music videos
- The Children of the Hospitals