Eight Gates was founded by Shaposhnikov Nikita and Sudakov Timofey in a small Russian industrial city on the Volga River. As a response to the boredom of their city that wasn't exactly abound with creativity, and driven by a thirst for magical stories and a vague sense of the intangible greatness of the world, the two began composing music together when they were high schoolers. Back then, they tried to express themselves through electronic dance music, such as trance. By the time they started the long journey of creating their own first album, the two had already released several singles in collaboration with Russian and American singers-songwriters and as well as many remixes. Their own album then led them into a completely different direction; as Nikita and Timofey were working on their own project, a much wider narrative began to take shape that required different musical languages. The most prominent one thereof is the language of imagination and mystery. Thus, Russian singers-songwriters from various musical genres such as indietronica, Russian folk music, indie rock and jazz were invited to help make them bring the album to life. In the process, Timofey left the project, meaning that "Eight Gates" currently consists of only one person: Shaposhnikov Nikita. The First Gate is open now, and the journey is just beginning!

The First Gate

Tagged as: Alt Rock, Folk-Rock, Folk, Daydreaming, Electro Rock, World Influenced.

1. Panic Ensemble: cabaret infused rock band mixing folk and world
2. The Seldon Plan: sophisticated rock with emo undercurrents
3. The Old Recruits: a new take on old funk
4. William Brooks: Entrancing and Ruggedly Individualistic, Earthy and Ethereal Songs
5. Dixie Cannon: Rock solid Pop rock, Vintage rock, Classic rock, Folk rock and Art rock
6. The Proper Authorities: pulse-pounding, booty-shaking rock
7. Arthur Yoria: catchy, whip smart alt-rock
8. Robin Grey: gently experimental nu-folk
9. Michael Tiernan: AAA acoustic-driven rock - Jack Johnson meets Coldplay, Keruac meets Confucius
10. Robert Scott King: amplified introspection powered by a single voice
11. Hazelmain: bitter-sweet pop with hints of jazz, rock and country
12. Ray Montford: Evocative, melodic and haunting instrumental guitar music
13. Cancer Killing Gemini: a blend of modern rock, downtempo, industrial and post grunge
14. Connor Thuotte: guitar driven alternative rock
15. Heifervescent: Shimmering indie guitar pop with orchestral moments
16. John Jackson: indie rock with a conscience
17. Lisa DeBenedictis: lilting, textural alt-pop
18. Mercy Machine: introspective avant-pop songs
19. Norine Braun: jazzed up, funk-tinged eclectic pop.
20. Kiwi: world roots soul music