Zhadan i Sobaky ( [Zhadan and the Dogs]) is a Ukrainian ska punk band from Kharkiv founded in 2000 as Sobaky v Kosmosi ( [Dogs in the Outer Space]). After a long-term cooperation with Ukrainian writer Serhiy Zhadan the band changed its name to Zhadan i Sobaky.
History The band Sobaky v Kosmosi was formed in 2000. It released two studio albums by 2008 and performed at various Ukrainian festivals: Tavriyski Ihry, Raz. Liv, Muzychyi Ostriv, 5 ozer, MazepaFest, Den Nezalezhnosti z Makhnom, etc.
Since 2008 Sobaky v Kosmosi has collaborated with a famous Kharkiv-based writer Serhiy Zhadan. They collaborated on five studio albums: two under the label Serhiy Zhadan i Sobaky v Kosmosi, and three more as Zhadan i Sobaky.
As of now, Serhiy Zhadan is a lead vocalist of the bend and their lyrics author.
Band members Oleksandr Boldyryev (vocals, guitar) Andriy Pyvovarov (bass, vocals) Ivan Pirozhok (trombone) Viktor Kondratov (drums) Artem Dmytrychenkov (trumpet) Serhiy Kulayenko (keyboards) Serhiy Zhadan (vocals)
Discography Sobaky v Kosmosi Vafli ("Вафли", 2002) Gruppa Ishchet Prodyusera ("Группа ищет Продюсера", 2008)
Serhiy Zhadan i Sobaky v Kosmosi Sportyvnyi Klub Armiyi ("Спортивний клуб армії", 2008) Zbroya Proletariatu ("Зброя пролетаріату", 2012) Zhadan i Sobaky Byisya za Neyi ("Бийся за неї", 2014) Psy ("Пси", 2016). Madonna ("Мадонна", 2019)
External links
Official page «Эротическое ска» от Андрея Пивоварова Тур Сергія Жадана та Собак у Космосі! "Byisya za neyi"