Асса

Асса is a Russian enigma. The playlist jumps from obscure Soviet rock to lo-fi beats, sometimes within the same hour. Daytime shows lean safe too much Western pop for my taste. But stick around for the evening. That's when the DJs dig into Russia's underground: post-punk from the '80s, experimental electronic, even some folk-infused tracks you'd never find on mainstream radio. This is music radio Russia at its most authentic. From the cinematic post-punk of Kino to glitchy beats of Moscow's current scene, the variety staggers. The late-night slot is where the station truly shines. The high bit…