Detroit. Chicago. Berlin. They all have their stories.
To the world, Kyiv is just another a city at war.
To us, it is the capital of freedom.
People think it’s strange that we dance to beats under the sounds of bombs.
We can’t think of anything more natural.
On the dance floor, the joy we generate overcomes the sorrow of life in wartime.
We celebrate life because we know that death is close.
We know the value of the people who are with us, because we know the value of those we’ve lost.
Music is not our escape, it’s our cure.
To the world, Kyiv is just another a city at war.
To us, it is the capital of freedom.
People think it’s strange that we dance to beats under the sounds of bombs.
We can’t think of anything more natural.
On the dance floor, the joy we generate overcomes the sorrow of life in wartime.
We celebrate life because we know that death is close.
We know the value of the people who are with us, because we know the value of those we’ve lost.
Music is not our escape, it’s our cure.
Pressure Makes Diamonds is equal parts documentary, oral history, and gonzo dérive through Ukraine’s music scene today. It is a pluralistic and non-linear narrative that puts readers directly into conversation with the rhythm of the nights of revelry in Ukraine today, featuring unedited interviews with artists, cultural producers, and partygoers alike.
Expected release: Winter 2025
