However, it all began long before that: aleksei G. and sasha T. had been playing together for quite a long time in various projects. Initially malkovic was an acoustic duo that played nice pretty songs inspired by the tunes of marcos valle, astrud gilberto, komeit and kings of convenience. Later, sasha’s cousin dima M. joined the band taking the responsibility of a bass player. Then some new people came to the band and brought in new instruments, malkovic’s sound became louder and more spacious. Nevertheless the atmosphere of chamber music, the intimacy of a home acoustic gig is still the specific feature of the band’s music. At least that’s what the musicians would like to believe.

Aleksei and sasha have always been keen for lounge, therefore defining their quite eclectic style as indie-lounge. The lyrics are as diverse as the music: the band has songs written in Russian, English and French.