: References to "being rounded up in the square" and "pig's cars" (slang for police vehicles) directly address the suppression of public protests. 2. The Music Video: Political Satire
: This campaign was part of a larger 2018 movement by Russian authorities to silence popular music acts that "corrupted" youth or expressed dissent, also affecting artists like the rapper Husky . Young Russian Musicians Struggle Under Government Scrutiny
The song (Russian: Смерти больше нет ), released by the Russian electronic duo IC3PEAK in October 2018, is a landmark piece of modern Russian protest art. This paper explores its significance through its lyrical themes, controversial music video, and the resulting state-led censorship. 1. Lyrical Themes: Despair and Apathy Ic3Peak Death No More Mp3
The lyrics of "Death No More" depict a generation trapped in an autocratic society.
: Vocalist Anastasiya Kreslina sings while sitting on the shoulders of riot police in front of the Lubyanka (FSB headquarters) and douses herself in kerosene on the steps of the Russian Government Building . : References to "being rounded up in the
Following the video's release, IC3PEAK became a primary target of the and local authorities.
: The band reported being followed by undercover officers across various provincial cities. Lyrical Themes: Despair and Apathy The lyrics of
The accompanying music video escalated the song's political impact through provocative imagery filmed at sensitive locations: