Molodi

Show notes

They started as a street duo in Mariupol—two friends with a guitar, a loop pedal, and a dream. But when war came to their city, Molodi lost everything… except their music.

Now based in Kyiv, Molodi—made up of Kyrylo Rohovyi and Ivan Stepanishchev—are creating haunting alt-pop anthems shaped by loss, survival, and the unbreakable spirit of Ukraine. Songs like ‘Bil’ and ‘Nezalezhnist’ aren’t just tracks—they’re documents of a generation caught between destruction and hope.

In this episode, we follow Molodi’s journey: from underground musicians to national voices, from occupied streets to festival stages. How does art survive war? What does it mean to rebuild your identity through music? And why are their harmonies hitting home for thousands of Ukrainians—and listeners far beyond?

This is the story of Molodi: raw, real, and rising from the ashes.