POSTMAN (UA)

Kostiantyn Pochtar, better known as Postman, began his musical odyssey

in Kyiv, crafting intimate 'city folk' songs with just a guitar and harmonica.

His early works captured the everyday wonders of his hometown’s urban

life, offering a raw, acoustic sound that reflected his surroundings. One of

those early songs, ‘Kyivski Vulytsi’ (The Streets of Kyiv), was a huge success and has since been considered by many as an unofficial hymn of Ukraine’s capital.

Over the years, Postman ventured into uncharted musical territories. New

soundscapes, drifting between mellow psychedelia and art pop, became

richer and more complex, redefining traditional folk music and offering

listeners a journey through familiar yet new terrains.

Known primarily as a live performer, Postman has played hundreds of

shows across 12 European countries. His dedication to constant touring has made him one of Ukraine's most internationally active musicians.

Following the release of his LP "Still Life" Postman expanded his project

into an international full band, bringing a new depth to his live

performances. His music found new audiences as he performed for Arte

and Radio FIP in France, and at festivals such as Europavox (France),

Zermatt Unplugged (Switzerland), Fusion (Germany), Sziget (Hungary), and OFF (Poland).

In the new album "Still Life," Postman skillfully blends the soothing

acoustic notes of the guitar with the pulse of electronic beats and

synthesizers. Drawing inspiration from tropicalia, early David Bowie, and

impressionist aesthetics, the songs have a painterly quality, resembling

soft brushstrokes in pastel colors on a canvas. These compositions capture

the fragility and fleeting beauty of existence, portraying people performing

their pirouettes in this eternal uncertainty.

So, where does the name ‘Postman’ come from? It’s a direct translation of

Kostiantyn’s surname ‘Pochtar’ from Ukrainian into English.