Joi Noir

Joi Noir are a euphoric alt-cult-rock band who have been compared to the Banshees mainly due to the presence of enigmatic Russian chanteuse Olga Gallo. Joi Noir take their name from their (erstwhile) constituent parts, namely Olga Gallo (voice), Igor Plotnikov (guitars) and their late drummer Jack Kuznetsov. Both hailing from Russia, Olga and Igor met in Moscow and moved to Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo – hence the Noir in their moniker – before decamping to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and eventually relocating to the city of Barcelona. Joi Noir’s raw, minimalist approach harkens back to new wave, industrial and post punk bands. The band's expansive travels offer international experience and a universal edge to the duo’s lithe and lo-fi resurrection of post-punk spark with a graceful touch of modern sheen.