The Needle / Armenia

“The Needle / Armenia” is a genre-hopping, border-blurring playlist that seamlessly moves between intense Russian hip-hop, brooding electronica, indie pop, and global underground gems. With tracks from Husky, T-Fest, and DK alongside atmospheric cuts by Shabaka and Glass Beams, the collection balances storytelling with experimental production. There’s a steady pulse running through—whether it’s the shadowy energy of Dequine’s freestyle or the off-kilter rhythms of Fred again.. and BERWYN—giving the playlist a cohesive edge despite its eclectic reach.

This mix leans into a strong Eurasian vibe, spotlighting Russian and post-Soviet voices like Platina, DOROFEEVA, and DEAD BLONDE while looping in French-tinged funk (Dabeull), global pop (Camila Cabello, ZAYN), and gritty nu-metal flashbacks from Powerman 5000. Ambient interludes and trip-hop textures (Alla Pugacheva’s melancholic “Я плачу”, Satie’s “Gnossiennes”) keep things from feeling rushed, grounding the playlist in something more introspective even while bouncing into club-ready anthems and left-field bangers.