<p>This episode features Ilya of the Russian noise rock band Ersatz. The conversation touched on the heavy music scene in Moscow and the band’s upcoming <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@FriendsAndAliensRecords">live video EP </a>with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.friendsandaliensrecords.com/">Friends & Aliens Records</a>, out on April 10th, 2026. You can find Ersatz on <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1laLnz08goyLwckOxLV0z4?si=5lbaCUT8T7e8XTRVGzNSSw">Spotify</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://whatthefuckisersatz.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>. </p><p>Or look them up next time you’re in Moscow.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://nolovesongs.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">nolovesongs.substack.com</a>