Michelle Gurevich

The seventh album created in Michelle's bedroom, "It Was the Moment," will not disappoint those waiting for a new soundtrack for their darkness and saudade. It may well be her most vulnerable and expressive work to date – which is not at all surprising, as it was created during a period of grief and mental instability. These songs feature a new level of emotional openness, confirming her place in the tradition of dramatic chansonniers. Themes include fatalistic surrender to passion, the fleeting nature of encounters, the loss of mother and home, the end of the world, and the loss of one's mind in both the best and worst senses. Here, Michelle presents her entire sonic palette – from dark, Lynchian realism to elegant humor and the persona of a queen of epic melodrama.

Constantly performing in sold-out venues in cities like Istanbul, Berlin, Warsaw, and Athens, Michelle has carved out a unique niche that encompasses Eastern European expatriates, the Berlin queer scene, and those who resonate with the melodramatic ballads of Charles Aznavour, Zeki Müren, and Nikolai Slichenko. Although her concerts feature more live music elements and a group of musicians, she continues to produce and release her albums herself, maintaining intimacy and a unified expression – from her bedroom to yours. This is a genre based not only on elements of melody and style, but even more so on a distinct, fatalistically festive approach to songwriting.