Kino
About
Kino was a Soviet rock band formed in 1981 in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) by Viktor Tsoi, Aleksei Rybin, and Oleg Valinsky. Initially named Garin and the Hyperboloids, they later adopted the name Kino for its simplicity and international appeal. Tsoi, the band's frontman, was the primary songwriter, crafting music and lyrics that resonated with the Soviet youth. Their sound evolved over the years, incorporating elements of post-punk, new wave, synth rock, folk rock, and jangle pop. Kino's music often explored themes of love, war, and the pursuit of freedom, with Tsoi's poetic lyrics striking a chord with listeners. The band released seven studio albums, with "Gruppa Krovi" (1988) being particularly acclaimed. After Tsoi's tragic death in a car accident in 1990, Kino disbanded. However, the surviving members reunited in 2019, and as of April 2026, they have announced plans to perform in several North American cities, marking their first performances in the United States and Canada.
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