Hybrid Moment is a series of parties and community in Kyiv inspired by dark shades of music, slow and heavy beats. The main genres we promote are dark disco, EBM, the dark side of indie dance and italo, new beat, but of course we don’t limit ourselves to these genres.

To celebrate our first anniversary, we have made the decision to launch a charity compilation that brings together artists from Ukraine and around the world.

The primary goal of this compilation is to support musicians who have transitioned from their musical pursuits to join the army and serve as defenders of our country. This initiative is in collaboration with the charitable fund Musicians Defend Ukraine.

Here is a roster of the artists involved: A-Tweed, Igor Dieiev ID_UA, dj_2button & Ludviq, Lvcerate, E-bony, Symonenko, Katia Stieber, Hungry Boys, Raido, Vestibular Glow, Motoblok, Clasps, Batacat.

Clasps is the dark horse of Ukraine’s underground music scene. Working at the intersection of various electronic music subgenres, the artist has crafted a distinctive sound, infusing his compositions with a characteristic rough texture and a mood enhanced by melodic depth. The person behind the project currently serves in the National Guard of Ukraine.

This track King Arthur’s Last Recorded Dance is dedicated to Artur Snitkus, an underground queer icon known throughout the creative circles of both the Ukrainian capital and its regions. Feminine and delicate to many, Artur was a person of far greater strength and depth. This is evident in the fact that he accepted the challenge of war and, as a sergeant, defended his country directly on the front lines, where he tragically lost his life on June 7th. The news of his passing coincided with the offer to contribute to the Hybrid Moment compilation. Lately, I’ve had little desire to create anything for the dance floor, especially with such pronounced elements. But in this case, everything came together in the image I held in my mind during the sessions—a carefree and joyful Artur, completely immersed in music and dance, while at the same time grappling with the personal struggles and challenges that filled his life.