Light in the Attic Records proudly presents Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 – the first comprehensive collection of Ukrainian music recorded prior to, and immediately following, the USSRs collapse. From subtly dissenting Soviet-era singles to DIY recordings from Kyivs vibrant underground scene, the compilation chronicles the development of Ukraines rich musical landscape through rare folk, rock, jazz, and electronic recordings.

This record is a labor of love and a long time coming, says label owner Matt Sullivan. Over the course of the last five years, Sullivan, alongside producers David Mas (“DBGO), Mark Frosty McNeill, and Ukrainian label Shukai Records worked tirelessly to compile a carefully curated, chronological playlist.

But behind the scenes, ongoing war & politics would shape the evolution of the tracklist, wh